In Kabal’s Clean Cut variation, he gains access to Low Hook Grab, or . This is a low-hitting Special Move that can be used to create mixups within Kabal’s strings. With proper defense, most of these mixups can be fuzzy guarded due to how quick the Low Hook Grab is. The first mixup is and … Continue reading "Fuzzy Guarding Kabal"
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Edenian Razors Kitana’s Edenian Razors, or , leave her at -9 on block. By holding Forward, Edenian Razors will remain in place. Depending on how long the Edenian Razors are held, they can be up to 0 or +1 on block. You can then use Kitana’s or throw the opponent for pressure. Note: The amount … Continue reading "Highborn Pressure Guide"
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When going for an attack on knockdown with Sub-Zero, it can be risky because of Delayed Getup. Sub-Zero relies on hitting the opponent with his 50/50 mixup, however if the opponent does a Delayed Getup then both and will whiff leaving Sub-Zero vulnerable. In order to prevent from being punished by Delayed Getup, you must … Continue reading "Anti-Delayed Getup Option Select"
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In Sub-Zero’s Dead of Winter variation, he can Amplify Ice Ball, or , to combo off of his overhead . Amplifying costs 1 bar of Offensive Meter, so it can be a waste if the is blocked. To conserve your Offensive Meter, you must hit confirm the Amplified Ice Ball and only Amplify it if … Continue reading "Conserving Meter with Ice Ball"
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In Mortal Kombat 11, there is a way to cancel out of strings by entering in certain inputs. This is an advanced technique that is done by inputting a button before the final hit of a string, and inputting a button after the final hit of a string. If done correctly, only the first hit … Continue reading "String Cancel Option Select"
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In Geras’ Infinite Warden variation, he gains access to Quick Sand, and in his New Era variation, he gains access to Sand Trap. Both of these are low-hitting Special Moves that can create mixups when used within Geras’ strings. When defending against Geras, it’s important to know how to fuzzy guard these mixups. Geras can … Continue reading "Fuzzy Guarding Geras"
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In Noob Saibot’s Seeing Double variation, he gains access to Shadow Slide which is a low-hitting Special Move that can be made safe on block against most characters in the game when Amplified. This can be used in the corner after strings such as and if you are hit, it will launch for a combo. … Continue reading "Punishing Shadow Slide (Character Specific)"
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Whip & Flip has a unique property that allows Sindel to go over certain attacks. Usually, these will be your opponent’s pokes. If Whip & Flip is cancelled after a poke, it will avoid your opponent’s counterpoke and punish them. Additionally, Whip & Flip will become a Krushing Blow and lead into a combo because … Continue reading "Reversal Whip & Flip Strategy"
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When knocked down by Sub-Zero, your opponent must defend against his overhead and low mixups. However, these mixups can be avoided using Delayed Getup or Roll Escape, which can leave Sub-Zero very punishable on whiff. If you think that your opponent will use a Delayed Getup or Roll Escape, you can then set up Sub-Zero’s … Continue reading "Arctic Trap Setup"
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Wavedashing is an advanced technique that enhances a character’s mobility. It allows character’s to move faster than walking and dashing. In order to do a wavedash, follow these steps: 1. Perform a forward dash by pressing Forward, Forward 2. Immediately press Block to cancel out of the forward dash 3. Repeatedly press Forward then Block … Continue reading "Wavedashing"
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