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Contents hide How to break combos in Mortal Kombat 1 with Combo Breakers When to break a combo in MK1 explained

Want to learn how to break combos in Mortal Kombat 1? Combo breakers have been around as long as fighting games have, letting players escape from an enemy’s combo string. And with MK1’s rebooted universe and new aerial combat focus, combo breakers are a bigger deal than before.

If you’re wondering how to string these combos together, check out our Mortal Kombat 1 best combos guide. And if you want to know who you can play as, here’s a Mortal Kombat 1 roster tier list.

How to break combos in Mortal Kombat 1 with Combo Breakers

Press forward and Block with three bars of the Super Meter to break a combo in Mortal Kombat 1. This triggers a Combo Breaker, consuming all three bars of the Super Meter at the bottom of your screen. Breaking the enemy’s combo is called a Kombo Breaker in MK1 terminology. This lets you evade combos that mix in kicks and punches to deadly effect. Here’s how to break combos in MK1 for all platforms:

  • Xbox: Forward on the D-pad and RT button
  • PlayStation: Forward on the D-pad and R2 inputs
  • Nintendo Switch: Forward on the D-pad and ZR

After breaking the enemy’s combo, both characters will be pushed back, giving you an opportunity to fight back. This lets you use a fresh string of basic attacks, aerial attacks, or special moves. You could also use Shove for a quick way to deal damage. Note that the enemy can start a fresh combo right after this if you aren’t careful. 

When to break a combo in MK1 explained

Use this move when you’re sure that a combo string will either defeat you or clear a good chunk of your health. Since this fully depletes the Super Meter, your character and Kameo fighter will be left vulnerable. You’ll need to fill it again and abstain from enhancing special moves to pull off a Combo Breaker.

You can even break a Fatal Blow, provided your Kameo fighter is available. This is a clever use of the Kameo systems that launched with MK1. Some things haven’t changed, though. Here’s how to do a brutality in Mortal Kombat 1 with an uppercut. And here’s an exhaustive Mortal Kombat 1 fatality list for players who want to finish with style.

That covers how to break combos in Mortal Kombat 1. Our Mortal Kombat 1 review will give you a good idea of what to expect from NetherRealm’s latest fighting game. Liu Kang brings in characters like Johnny Cage, Raiden, Kung Lao, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Scorpion to take part in a Mortal Kombat tournament. Here are some Mortal Kombat 1 tips and tricks for beginners and returning players to handle its new systems. 

The Kameo system that complements the main fighter is pretty unique compared to rivals Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8. The game is already out on PC, PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Players looking to try out some lighting powers can check out our Mortal Kombat 1 Raiden guide with his move list. Mortal Kombat 1 Invasion mode is another new way to train outside of training mode.

How do you combo break in Mortal Kombat 1?

Press Forward and Block at the same time to break a combo in Mortal Kombat 1.

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Mortal Kombat 1

  • Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Beat 'em Up

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