Liu Kang
Special Moves
High Fireball: Forward, Forward, High Punch.
(Can be done in the air)
Low Fireball: Forward, Forward, Low Punch.
Flying Kick: Forward, Forward, High Kick.
Bicycle Kick: Hold Low Kick for 5 seconds and release.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1: (Close) Down, Forward, Back, Back, High Kick.
Fatality 2: Rotate joystick 360 degrees counter-clockwise from opponent.
Friendship: Forward, Back, Back, Back, Low Kick.
Babality: Down, Down, Forward, Back, Low Kick.
Stage Fatalities: Back, Forward, Forward, Low Kick.
Ending
With his Shaolin temple in ruins, Liu Kang journeys into the Outworld, enters Shao Kahn's tournament and unleashes a fury that does not end until the defeat of Shao Kahn. Liu Kang then returns to the seclusion of his Shaolin temple.
He pays his respects to his lost brothers and finally realizes that the events which have taken place were all fulfillment of his destiny.
Kung Lao
Special Moves
Teleport: Down, Up.
Diving Kick: (In Air) Down + High Kick.
Hat Throw: Back, Forward, Low Punch.
(Press Up or Down to direct the hat)
Whirlwind Spin: (Use Block) Up, Up, Low Kick.
Headbutt: (Close) High Punch.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1: (Sweep) Forward, Forward, Forward, Low Kick.
Fatality 2: (One Screen Away) (Hold Low Punch) Back, Forward, (Release Low Punch).
Friendship: Back, Back, Back, Down, High Kick.
Babality: Back, Back, Forward, Forward, High Kick.
Stage Fatalities: Forward, Forward, Forward, High Punch.
Ending
A former Shaolin Monk alongside Liu Kang, Kung Lao also grieves the loss of their Shaolin brothers. He realizes that his ultimate fate lies within the dark realm of the Outworld. He defeats his Outworld opponents until he emerges the supreme champion.
With his strength and spirit in complete alignment he finally avenges the death of his great ancestor. Although his greatest challenges lie ahead...
Johnny Cage
Special Moves
Shadow Uppercut: Back, Down, Back, High Punch.
Shadow Kick: Back, Forward, Low Kick.
Ball Breaker: Low Punch + Block.
High Green Bolt: Forward, Down, Back, High Punch.
Low Green Bolt: Back, Down, Forward, Low Punch.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1: (Close) Down, Down, Forward, Forward, Low Punch.
Fatality 2: (Close) Forward, Forward, Down, Up.
(Press Down + Low Punch + Low Kick + Block to knock off three heads instead of one)
Friendship: Down, Down, Down, Down, High Kick.
Babality: Back, Back, Back, High Kick.
Stage Fatalities: Down, Down, Down, High Kick.
Ending
After disappearing from the set of his latest movie, Cage finally resurfaces. He used all his knowledge and experiences as a fighter to end the Outworld menace. Now heralded as a true hero, Cage receives the respect he rightfully deserves.
He also gets his inspiration for the sequel to his blockbuster movie Mortal Kombat. MK II is released and quickly becomes the greatest motion picture event of all time. Cage realizes that MK III is inevitable.
Reptile
Special Moves
Acid Spit: Forward, Forward, High Punch.
Slide: Back + Low Punch + Low Kick + Block.
Forceball: Back, Back, High Punch + Low Punch.
Invisibility: (Use Block) Up, Up, Down, High Punch.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1: (Half Screen Away) Back, Back, Down, Low Punch.
Fatality 2: (Close) (Perform while invisible) Forward, Forward, Down, High Kick.
Friendship: Back, Back, Down, Low Punch.
Babality: Down, Back, Back, Low Punch.
Stage Fatalities: Down, Down, Forward, Forward, Block.
Ending
Reptile has always loyally served as Shang Tsung's protector. While maintaining a very low profile in the first tournament he discovered Tsung's plot to force the remaining members of his near extinct race into slavery under Shao Kahn's rule. Reptile then devises a plan of his own.
He enters the Outworld tournament, defeats Shao Kahn and turns against Shang Tsung, ending his master's scheme. Now his race can live on in their own peaceful existence.
Sub-Zero
Special Moves
Freeze: Down, Forward, Low Punch.
Ground Freeze: Down, Back, Low Kick.
Slide: Back + Low Punch + Low Kick + Block.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1:
Part 1: (Sweep) Forward, Forward, Down, High Kick.
Part 2: (Close to the frozen opponent) Forward, Down, Forward, Forward, High Punch.
Fatality 2: (One Screen Away) (Hold Low Punch) Back, Back, Down, Forward, (Release Low Punch).
Friendship: Back, Back, Down, High Kick.
Babality: Down, Back, Back, High Kick.
Stage Fatalities: Down, Forward, Forward, Block.
Ending
When Sub-Zero failed to return from the Shaolin tournament and rumor of Shang Tsung's survival reached the Lin Kuei clan, they immediately sent another assassin to complete the task. This new warrior is actually the younger brother of the original Sub-Zero.
He enters the outworld contest and accomplishes his task. He learns of Scorpion's foul vendetta against his brother but will never know why his life was spared. Perhaps a third tournament is in his future?
Shang Tsung
Special Moves
One Flaming Skull: Back, Back, High Punch.
Two Flaming Skulls: Back, Back, Forward, High Punch.
Three Flaming Skulls: Back, Back, Forward, Forward, High Punch.
Morphs
Liu Kang: Back, Forward, Forward, Block.
Kung Lao: Back, Down, Back, High Kick.
Johnny Cage: Back, Back, Down, Low Punch.
Reptile: (Use Block) Up, Down, High Punch.
Sub-Zero: Forward, Down, Forward, High Punch.
Kitana: Block, Block, Block.
Jax: Down, Forward, Back, High Kick.
Mileena: Hold High Punch for 2 seconds and release.
Baraka: Down, Down, Low Kick.
Scorpion: (Use Block) Up, Up.
Raiden: Down, Back, Forward, Low Kick.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1: (Sweep) Hold High Kick for 2 seconds and release.
Fatality 2: (Close) Up, Down, Up, Low Kick.
Fatality 3: Hold Low Punch for 30 seconds and release.
(Hold Low Punch during the round and release when the computer says "Finish Him/Her")
Friendship: Back, Back, Down, Forward, High Kick.
Babality: Back, Forward, Down, High Kick.
Stage Fatalities: (Hold Block) Down, Down, Up, (Release Block), Down.
Ending
Shang Tsung not only turns against and defeats both Kintaro and Shao Kahn, he also takes over their rule of the Outworld. With Shao Kahn's armies at his command, he finally unbalances the Furies, and weakens the dimensional gates between the Outworld and the Earth Realm.
Along with his elite group of sorcerers he uses this weakness to march a never-ending horde of demons onto the earth and doom its inhabitants to eternal darkness. Have a nice day.
Kitana
Special Moves
Fan Swipe: Back + High Punch.
Fan Throw: Forward, Forward, High Punch + Low Punch.
Fan Lift: Back, Back, Back, High Kick.
Flying Punch: Forward, Down, Back, High Punch.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1: (Close) Block, Block, Block, High Kick.
Fatality 2: (Close) (Hold LK) Forward, Forward, Down, Forward, (Release LK).
Friendship: (Use Block) Down, Down, Down, Up, Low Kick.
Babality: Down, Down, Down, Low Kick.
Stage Fatalities: Forward, Down, Forward, High Kick.
Ending
As a result of her years of work as an assassin, Kitana has learned many secrets, especially about her past. She discovers that Mileena is not her twin but a grotesque clone created by Shang Tsung.
She learns that her parents were former rulers of the Outworld overthrown by Shao Kahn. Determined to take back what is hers, she must defeat Kahn. She does so by entering the tournament. She reclaims her parents' castle and restores the Outworld to a realm of beauty.
Jax
Special Moves
Energy Wave: Forward, Down, Back, High Kick.
Ground Pound: Hold Low Kick for 3 seconds, then release.
"Gotcha" Grab: Forward, Forward, Low Punch.
(Tap Low Punch for extra hits)
Back Breaker: Block in air when next to airborne opponent.
Body Slam: Perform a Throw and repeatedly tap High Punch.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1: (Sweep) Block, Block, Block, Block, Low Punch.
Fatality 2: (Close) (Hold Low Punch) Forward, Forward, Forward, (Release Low Punch).
Friendship: (Use Block) Down, Down, Up, Up, Low Kick.
Babality: (Use Block) Down, Up, Down, Up, Low Kick.
Stage Fatalities: (Use Block) Up, Up, Down, Low Kick.
Ending
Jax finds Sonya held captive alongside their arch enemy Kano. Her only chance of escape is by Jax entering Shao Kahn�s contest. With fierce determination he catches the Outworld Warriors off guard and Wins the Tournament bringing Shao Kahn�s rule to a crashing halt.
During the Chaos that follows, Jax and Sonya escape through the dimensional gate from which they entered. Kano once again eludes capture but Jax and Sonya know they will cross paths with him in the future.
Mileena
Special Moves
Sai Throw: Hold High Punch for 3 seconds and release.
(Can also be done in air)
Teleport Kick: Forward, Forward, Low Kick.
Roll: Back, Back, Down, High Kick.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1: (Close) Forward, Back, Forward, Low Punch.
Fatality 2: (Close) Hold High Kick for 5 seconds and release.
Friendship: (Use Block) Down, Down, Down, Up, High Kick.
Babality: Down, Down, Down, High Kick.
Stage Fatalities: Forward, Down, Forward, Low Kick.
Ending
Once thought to be Kitana's twin sister, Mileena is actually a grotesque clone created by Shang Tsung. With Shao Kahn's suspicions of Kitana's motives, Mileena seizes the opportunity to attack Kahn and his minions.
Caught off guard, they are no match for Mileena's speed. She wins the tournament and together with her secret companion, Baraka, they rule the world as king and queen.
Baraka
Special Moves
Blade Swipe: Back + High Punch.
Blade Spark: Down, Back, High Punch.
Double Kick: (Close) High Kick, High Kick. (Quickly)
Blade Shredder: Back, Back, Back, Low Punch.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1: Back, Back, Back, Back, High Punch.
Fatality 2: Back, Forward, Down, Forward, Low Punch.
Friendship: (Use Block) Up, Up, Forward, Forward, High Kick.
Babality: Forward, Forward, Forward, High Kick.
Stage Fatalities: Forward, Forward, Down, High Kick.
Ending
Known for his unpredictable actions and wild fits of anger, Baraka goes on a rampage. After defeating the earth warriors, he attacks Shang Tsung, Kintaro and finally Shao Kahn himself.
After defeating Shao Kahn, Baraka's race of mutants rise from the wastelands and rebel against what is left of Kahn's army. They eventually win, and the Outworld comes under the rule of king Baraka.
Scorpion
Special Moves
Spear: Back, Back, Low Punch.
Teleport: Down to Back, High Punch.
(Can also be done in air)
Air Throw: Block in air next to airbone opponent.
Scissors: Forward to Back, Low Kick.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1: (Use Block) Up, Up, High Punch
Fatality 2: (Close) (Hold High Punch) Down, Forward, Forward, Forward, (Release High Punch).
Friendship: Back, Back, Down, High Kick.
Babality: Down, Back, Back, High Kick.
Stage Fatalities: Down, Forward, Forward, Block.
Ending
Upon learning of Sub-Zero's reappearance, Scorpion enters Shao Kahn's tournament. He witnesses Sub-Zero spare the life of an opponent and realises that this is not the same Sub-Zero who murdered him so long ago.
He lets the ninja live and goes on to defeat the Outworlders in their unholy contest. With the defeat of Shao Kahn, he discovers a new purpose for his existence. He becomes the guardian of the new Sub-Zero to atone for murdering his older brother.
Raiden
Special Moves
Lightning: Down, Forward, Low Punch.
Torpedo: Back, Back, Forward.
(Can be done in air)
Teleport: Down, Up.
Electric Grab: Hold High Punch for 5 seconds and release.
Finishing Moves
Fatality 1: (Close) Hold Low Kick for 3 seconds, then release and tap Block + Low Kick until explosion.
Fatality 2: (Close) Hold High Punch for 4 seconds and release.
Friendship: Down, Back, Forward, High Kick.
Babality: (Use Block) Down, Down, Up, High Kick.
Stage Fatalities: Up, Up, Up, High Punch.
Ending
Familiar with Shang Tsung's lies and Shao Kahn's brutality, Raiden accepts their challenge to compete in an Outworld tournament. He is well aware of their scheme to unbalance the furies and invade the earth realm. Raiden vows to use all his might to end their treachery.
By winning the tournament, Raiden destroys Shao Kahn and all his minions. He also destroys the dimensional gates which would have been their passageway to the earth realm.