Mortal Kombat 1 Scorpion guide: Moves, combos, Kameo pair and more

Know Scorpion from Mortal Kombat 1 from In and Out.

Mortal Kombat 1 Scorpion guide: Moves, combos, Kameo pair and more

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As the younger brother of Bi-Han, the original Sub-Zero in the first Mortal Kombat game, Kuai Liang made his playable debut in Mortal Kombat II. Later in the series, he adopts the name Sub-Zero, although in Mortal Kombat (2011), he makes a comeback as Tundra before assuming the Sub-Zero persona once more. He believes the role of Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 1 in the newly modified timeline.

After his debut, Kuai Liang would frequently appear as a supporting character. Moreover, upon becoming Grandmaster and making peace with his adversary Hanzo Hasashi in another reality, he would end the long-running struggle between Lin Kuei and Shirai Ryu. Scorpion, among all the players, is an agile combat fighter with weapons like kunai knives and swordsmanship under his sleeves.

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Scorpion Mortal Kombat 1 Overview :

Its plenty to discuss in technical terms. But let’s go through the whole guide of all kinds of combat skills Scorpion can perform along with the commands required.

Core Scorpion moves in Mortal Kombat 1.

  • Seared Strike – Front Punch
  • Whiplash – Front Punch, Back Punch
  • Spear Strike – Back Punch
  • Front Kick – Front Kick
  • Side Kick – Back Kick
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Scorpion Special Moves Guide :

Special MoveInputWhat It Does
SpearBack, Forward, 1You shoot out a knife attached to a rope and pull the opponent to you, leaving them open to combos. The enhanced version deals more damage.
Blazing ChargeBack, Forward, 2You dash forward, dealing damage to the opponent and going to the other side of them. If you enhance it, it deals more damage and has armor.
Kyo Snag (Air Only)Back, Forward, 2You throw your weapon out, hitting enemies in the air. You can enhance it to deal more damage.
Kyo Snag (Air Close)Down, Back, 2It’s the same as the previous move but done in the air while still performing an attack. The enhanced version deals more damage.
Twisted KyoDown, Back, 2You spin your weapon around, hitting multiple times and dealing more damage if you enhance it.
Flame-PortDown, Back, 3You teleport behind the enemy and attack them. The enhanced version teleports without attacking.
Air Flame-PortDown, Back, 3It’s the same as the previous move, but done in the air while still performing an attack. The enhanced version deals more damage.
Devouring FlameBack, Forward, 4You place a fire spot on the ground, dealing damage to enemies wherever they stand. If you enhance it, it becomes unblockable and deals damage over time.

Scorpion fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1 :

You can check out the complete list of fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1 here.

  • Eye-Palling Victory – Down, Forward, Back, Block
  • Second Fatality – Back, Forward, Back, Back Punch
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Scorpion brutalities in MK1

  • The Klassic – Down + Back Punch
  • Burn For Me – Back, Front Punch, Back Kick
  • Any Way You Slice It – Back, Forward, Back Punch
  • Choke On It – either Grab or Front Punch + Back Punch

Scorpion’s Best Kameo Pair :

First, Scorpion’s risky attack will become a plus-on-block action due to Goro’s uppercut, allowing Scorpion to not only take his turn back but also utilize his teleport or other specials to try to confuse his opponent. Scorpion and Goro may appear to be an “okay” team on paper, but once you realize what they are capable of, they soon become a formidable team to face.

Don’t be fooled by the mixup and speed: Scorpion has incredible damage potential, reaching almost one-third of the opponent’s life in certain instances. Also, You can take out your opponents in a few combos if you use the appropriate setups. Additionally, Scorpion succeeds best when his opponents are terrified and confused, so keep experimenting and attempting new techniques.

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