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Kung Lao
Kung Lao is one of the fighters and story characters in MK11. This page contains Kung Lao’s Fatalities, moves list, Brutalities and other important kombos.
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| Kung Lao Finishers : | Kung Lao Move List: | Kung Lao Gear & Kosmetics : |
|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | Basic Attacks | Gear |
| Brutalities | Kombo Attacks | Kosmetics |
| Special Moves | ||
| Abilities |
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Inputs
| Shorthand | Mortal Kombat Command |
|---|---|
| F | Forward |
| B | Back |
| U | Up |
| D | Down |
| FD | Forward + Down |
| FU | Forward + Up |
| BD | Back + Down |
| BU | Back + Up |
System Specific Inputs
| Shorthand | Mortal Kombat Command | PS4 Button | Xbox One Button | Nintendo Switch Button |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Front Punch | Square | X | Y |
| 2 | Back Punch | Triangle | Y | X |
| 3 | Front Kick | X | A | B |
| 4 | Back Kick | Circle | B | A |
| L1 | Throw | L1 | LB | L |
| L2 | Switch Stance | L2 | LT | ZL |
| R1 | Interact with Environment/Amplify | R1 | RB | R |
| R2 | Block | R2 | RT | ZR |
+ indicates that both buttons should be pressed simultaneously, while: - indicates a separate input. What follows the use of: , is neither a simultaneous button press nor its own prompt but usually directs an attack with multiple variations.
Kung Lao Finishers
Below you'll find Fatalities and Brutalities for the fighter Kung Lao
Kung Lao Fatalities
| Name | Input | Rarity | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headed Nowhere (Close) | D - F - B - D - 2 | Mortal | Default |
| Meat Slicer (Close) | D - F - D - 3 | Mortal | ??? |
Kung Lao Brutalities
| Name | Input | Rarity | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Klassic | Final hit must come an uppercut. Can't have blocked an attack during the match. Must hold down 2: D+2 | Mortal | Default |
| Not Holding Back | Rapidly press 1 and 3 during hit. Final hit must come from back throw: L1 | Mortal | Default |
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Kung Lao Move List
Kung Lao' MK11 move list is broken up into Basic Attacks, Kombo Attacks, Special Moves, and Abilities. See the input kommands below.
Kung Lao' Basic Attacks
| Attack Name | Input | Damage | Block Damage | Move Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaolin Fist | 1 | 2.00 | 0.300 | High | |
| Step Punch | F+1 | 3.00 | 0.450 | Mid | |
| Low Palm | D+1 | 2.00 | 0.300 | Mid | |
| Straight Poke | 2 | 3.00 | 0.450 | High | |
| Hat Slice | F+2 | 5.00 | 0.750 | Mid | |
| Rising Rim | D+2 | 14.00 | 2.100 | High | Krushing blow if this attack Counters or Punishes a High Attack. |
| High Kick | 3 | 5.00 | 0.750 | High | |
| Dragon Step | B+3 | 3.00 | 0.450 | Low | |
| Side Kick | D+3 | 1.00 | .150 | Low | |
| Spin Kick | 4 | 7.00 | 1.050 | High | |
| Sweeping Razor | B+4 | 7.00 | 2.100 | Low | |
| Twin Kicks | F+4 | 11.55 | 1.800 | Mid | |
| Back Kick | D+4 | 3.00 | 0.450 | Low | |
| Jumping Attacks | |||||
| Razor Edge | 1 | 5.00 | 0.750 | Mid | |
| Shaolin Strike | 2 | 7.00 | 1.050 | Mid | |
| Light Kick | 3 OR 4 | 9.00 | 1.350 | Mid | |
| Hop Attacks | |||||
| Vicious Slice | U - 1 OR U - 2 | 9.00 | 1.350 | Overhead | |
| Shaolin Shalhoub | U - 3 OR U - 4 | 9.00 | 1.350 | Overhead | |
| Getup Attacks | |||||
| Rising Hat | U+2 | 5.00 | 0.750 | Mid | Can only be performed after being knocked down. Costs 1 bar of Defensive Meter and Offensive Meter. |
| Slip Kick | U+3 | 9.00 | 1.350 | Mid | Invlunerable. Can only be performed after being knocked down. Costs 1 bar of Defensive Meter and Offensive Meter |
| Flawless Block Attacks - Can only be performed after connecting a Flawless Block | |||||
| Rising Hat | U+2 | 5.00 | 0.750 | Mid | Can only be performed after connecting a flawless block. Costs 1 bar of Defensive Meter and Offensive |
| Flip Kick | U+3 | 9.00 | 1.350 | Mid | Invlunerable. Can only be performed after connecting a Flawless Block. Costs 1 bar of Defensive Meter and Offensive Meter |
| Throws | |||||
| Toward Throw | B+L1 OR B+1+3 | 14.00 | N/A | Throw | Krushing blow triggers if opponent failed Throw Escape during previous throw. |
| Back Throw | L1 OR 1+3 | 14.00 | N/A | Throw | Krushing blow triggers if opponent failed Throw Escape during previous throw. |
| Roll Escapes - Uses 1 bar of Defensive Meter to perform Away Roll Escape | |||||
| Forward Roll Escape | F+L2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Invulnerable. Uses 1 bar of Defensive meter. |
| Away Roll Escape | B+L2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Invulnerable. Uses 1 bar of Defensive meter. |
| Air Escape - Uses 2 bars of Defensive Meter to perform | |||||
| (Air) Breakaway | D+R2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Uses 2 bars of Defensive Meter. |
Kung Lao Kombo Attacks
| Kombo Name | Input | Damage | Block Damage | Move Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fist Fury | 1 - 2 | 3.00 | 0.450 | Mid | |
| Order of Light | 1 - 2 - 1 | 5.00 | 0.750 | Mid | |
| Fatal Blow | 1 - 2 - 2 | 7.75 | 1.200 | Mid | |
| Monk Dunk | F+1 - 2 | 7.00 | 1.050 | Mid | |
| Lost Soul | F+1 - 3 | 5.85 | 0.900 | Mid | |
| Deadly Path | F+1 - 3 - U+2 | 7.00 | 1.050 | High | |
| Under Control | 2 - 1 | 5.85 | 0.900 | High | |
| Double Yang | 2 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 | 9.05 | 1.500 | Mid | |
| Kung Tang | 2 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 4 | 7.00 | 1.050 | Mid | |
| Broken Faith | 2 - 1 - 4 | 7.00 | 1.050 | Mid | |
| Disrespect | F+2 - 1 | 3.00 | 0.450 | Mid | |
| Flowing Water | F+2 - 1 - 4 | 5.85 | 0.900 | Mid | Krushing Blow triggers if this Kombo Attack is a Kounter or Punish |
| Plum Flower | 3 - 4 | 7.00 | 1.050 | Low | |
| Heavy Mountain | B+3 - 2 | 5.85 | 0.900 | Mid | |
| Iron Broom | B+3 - 2 - 1 | 7.00 | 1.050 | Low |
Kung Lao Special Moves
| Move Name | Input | Damage | Block Damage | Move Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spin | D - F - 1
Amplify with R1 | 5.00 | 1.620
Amp: 2.620 | Mid | Proximity |
| Hat Toss | B - F - 2 | 7.00 | 1.880 | High | Projectile |
| (Air) Shaolin Drop | D+4
Amplify with R1 | 7.00
Amp: 9.50 | 1.880
Amp: 0.250 | Mid | Amp: Krushing Blow triggers if opponent was hit by this move Twice in a Row. |
| Teleport | D - U
Options:
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Wutang: Krushing Blow triggers if opponent was just hit with Shaolin Slam |
| Fatal Blow | |||||
| Beaten and Broken | L2 + R2 | 32.90 | 1.500 | Mid | Armor - 1 Hit |
Kung Lao Abilities
With Mortal Kombat 11's use of of customizable abilities, keep in mind you can use many different variations and combinations of the following abilities included within your Special Moves:
| Name | Input | What it Does | Move Slots Taken | Conflicts with: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Hat | B - F - 2 | Gain the ability to guide hat in flight | 1 | Possessed Hat |
| Possessed Hat | B - F - 2 | Hat weaves up and down in flight | 1 | Guided Hat |
| Z Hat | D - B - 2 | Hat darts back and forth through the opponent | 1 | Buzz Saw |
| Buzz Saw | D - B - 2 | Throw hat and cause it to zip in one of four directions | 2 | Z Hat |
| Vortex | D - B - 1 | Spin rapidly, damaging the opponent. | 2 | None |
| (Air) Teleport | D - U | Gain the ability to teleport mid-air | 1 | None |
| Spiritual Guidance | D - B - 4 | Summon Great Kung Lao to release a burst of power | 2 | None |
| Orbiting Hat | D - B - 1 | Cause hat to orbit around you. | 2 | Hat Possession |
| Omega Hat | D - B - 1 | Requires Orbiting Hat. Expands range of Orbiting Hat. | 1 | Hat Possession |
| Hat Possession | D - B - 1 | Hat orbits around the opponent | 2 | Omega Hat and Orbiting Hat |
Kung Lao Gear & Kosmetics
Every Character in Mortal Kombat 11 features swappable pieces of gear along with various colors and varieties of costumes. You'll find all of these various pieces and costumes for Kung Lao here.
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