Mortal Kombat 11: Finishing Moves Overview

Mortal Kombat 11 (MK11) features distinct finishing moves that allow players to eliminate their opponents in signature, brutal styles: Fatalities and Brutalities. Both serve as dramatic ends to battles, offering unique mechanics, conditions, and character-specific inputs.

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Fatalities

General Overview
– Definition: Fatalities are cinematic finishing moves that terminate a match by gruesome elimination of the defeated opponent.
– Trigger: To execute a Fatality, the player must wait for the announcer to declare “Finish Him/Her/It!” after depleting the opponent’s health.
– Input Method: Each character possesses two distinct Fatalities, characterized by specific button combinations on their respective platforms. For PS4, inputs often consist of sequences involving the D-pad and face buttons, e.g., Down, Down, Forward, R1.

How to Perform Fatalities
1. Defeat your opponent and await the announcement.
2. Input the Fatality command for your character from the appropriate distance (close, mid, or far).
– Example: For Scorpion’s first Fatality, input is Back, Forward, Down, R1 (close range).
3. Watch the cinematic finish unfold, confirming successful execution.

Character-Specific Fatalities
– Each character’s Fatalities vary in input and conditions. To find the complete list, players should refer to in-game move lists or online guides.

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Brutalities

General Overview
– Definition: Brutalities are swift, often non-cinematic finishing moves that can be executed before an opponent’s health fully reaches zero.
– Trigger: They require players to satisfy specific conditions during the match, such as not blocking in the final round or executing a throw as the last hit.
– Input Method: Brutality inputs may consist of sequences connected to specific moves and often demand button holding.

How to Perform Brutalities
1. Ensure you meet the necessary conditions (e.g., do not block during the final round, land a certain move last).
– Example: For Cassie Cage’s “The Klassic” Brutality, do not block, and hold Triangle while performing an uppercut as the final hit.
2. Execute the designated move as the last hit, ensuring it aligns with the required conditions.

Character-Specific Brutalities
Each character boasts multiple Brutalities, each defined by unique conditions and inputs. Here are a few examples:

| Character | Brutality Name | Input/Requirements |
|—————-|—————–|——————————————————————————————————–|
| Baraka | The Klassic | Down + Triangle, do not block in the final round, hold Triangle, final hit from uppercut |
| Baraka | Nom Nom | Forward + L1, press Down, Down, Down during throw, final hit from the throw |
| Cassie Cage | The Klassic | Down + Triangle, do not block in final round, hold Triangle, final hit from uppercut |
| Cassie Cage | Make It Pop | Forward + L1, do not lose a round, hold Forward during throw, final hit from throw |
| Cetrion | The Klassic | Down + Triangle, do not block in the final round, hold Triangle, final hit from uppercut |
| Cetrion | Falling Sky | Down, Down, X (Cross), perform a Mercy, final hit from the second hit of Earthquake |
| Cetrion | Splitting Apart | Forward + L1, land three throws during the match, final hit from the throw |

More Examples from Other Characters
– For Johnny Cage: “Should Have Paid” Brutality, where you rapidly press during hit, final hit from back throw.
– For Kotal Kahn: “Goodbye Cruel World” Brutality, where you must hold during hit and have over 50% health to complete it.

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Key Differences Between Fatalities and Brutalities

| Feature | Fatality | Brutality |
|—————-|—————————————-|—————————————|
| Timing | Executed after health depletion | Executed before health depletion |
| Conditions | Basic distance requirement only | Specific match conditions required |
| Inputs | Character-specific, generally less strict | Move-specific, often requires holding |
| Cinematic | Yes | No |

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Additional Resources
For a comprehensive list of all characters’ Fatalities and Brutalities, including specific inputs tailored for each gaming platform (PS4, Xbox, PC), players should consult updated resources such as strategy guides from IGN or Mortal Kombat Warehouse.

Note: Always check for any updates or changes in inputs and conditions via the latest patch notes or in-game move lists, as these can influence gameplay mechanics.

Summary
– Fatalities are finishing moves performed after an opponent’s defeat with unique button combinations, while Brutalities are conditional moves executed before final health depletion requiring specific actions. Each character in MK11 presents a series of unique finishers that enhance the engaging combat experience, contributing to the game’s infamous reputation for graphic, over-the-top combat.