The revamped Kitana might not be an S-Tier Kombatant inMortal Kombat 1’s new roster. However, she’s still a dominant mid-ranger who shines in ground-to-airborne combos and zoning with projectiles. This character guide explains all her moves, gives the best strategies for winning with her, and offers a list of the most effective Kombos for her. Here’show to play Kitanain the all-newMortal Kombat 1.
This guide usesUniversal Input Codeto explain combos and moves.
Strategy: How to Play Kitana
Since Kitana is a mid-range Kombatant,the primary strategy while playing her should be zoning. Kitana mains should prioritize executing ground-to-air combos that make effective use of Kounters and Punishments. Here are a few strategic tips for winning with Kitana:
Best Combos for Kitana
Kitana excels inground-to-air combos starting with B24(Back, Y, B on Xbox, Back Triangle, Circle on PS). However, when she locks the opponent in a corner, she also benefits from Fan Slam combos involving her signature move, UF21 (Up-Forward, Y, X on Xbox, Up-Forward, Triangle, Square on PlayStation).
Kombo Starter
InMortal Kombat 1,the ideal combo starters for Kitana are B24 and B34, which are Back, Y, B (Back, Triangle, Circle on PS) and Back, A, B (Back, X, Circle on PS.) Both these moves shoot the enemy in the air, creating an airborne Kombo opportunity.
Korner Kombo
When the enemy is trapped in the corner, Kitana can smash them with the following combination:B2, 4, DB1, BDF4 (close), J, 2, 1, F1, 2.
Advanced Kombo
For a deadly combination, go withB3, 4, DB1, J, 3, 4.
Fatality
Kitana’s unique Fatalityis Royal Blender. To perform it, players must do a combo ofDFD3, Down-Forward-Down-A, or Down-Forward-Down-X. However, she also has two other Fatalities: A + RT (X + R2) and Down + Y (Down + Triangle).
Kitana’s Best Moves
Based on effectiveness, Kitana’smost effective movesareD4, B24, B34, DB2, and UF21—also known as Fan Slam. Here’s the breakdown of these attacks:
Up-Forward Triangle, Square
Best Kameo for Kitana
Considering her reliance on launchers as Kombo starters, thebest Kameos for Kitana are Frost and Sektor. The former can freeze the opponent so that Kitana can airborne them with Wind Bombs, while the latter launches them in the air with his projectiles.
Is Kitana Good in Mortal Kombat 1?
Due to her predictable moveset, Kitana is not atop-tier Kombatant inMortal Kombat 1. However, she excels as an all-around mid-range fighter, making her particularly effective against zoners and close-range attackers.
The ideal counter for Kitana is Sub-Zero.
Mortal Kombat 1is available now for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
