Mortal Kombat 1: How To Unlock Fatalities [All Methods]

Fatalities have always been the most gruesome and satisfying part of a Mortal Kombat match, and frankly, that’s what makes it stand out from the rest of fighting games. Without performing a fatality, the end of the match can feel flat and boring. That is why knowing how to unlock fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1 is essential if you want to revel in your victory after the round.

What Are Fatalities In Mortal Kombat 1?

Fatalities have always been the staple of the Mortal Kombat series, and throughout the years, the series has featured some of the most gratifying and brutal death animations to date. These fatalities can be performed by a series of inputs at the end of the match. 

How To Unlock Fatalities In Mortal Kombat 1?

Fatalities can be unlocked by either reaching Mastery level 14 with the respective character or by using the secret input.

Each playable character in Mortal Kombat has a Mastery level gauge that is filled upon earning XP. Upon accumulating enough XP and reaching Mastery level 14, you’ll be rewarded with the second fatality. 

You can earn XP in the following ways in Mortal Kombat 1:

• Story Mode: Completing the Story Mode is strongly recommended, as it not only offers insight into each character but also unlocks Havik.
• Invasion Mode: It is an extension of the story mode, where players can select their preferred character and go through a series of challenges in order to grind XP and unlock cosmetics.
• Towers: Towers is a PvE mode in Mortal Kombat 1 where players face off against other characters of varying difficulties in succession.
• Online Versus and Tournament Modes: Competing with other players online is the fastest way to earn XP in Mortal Kombat 1, and it’s the mode I recommend for quickly reaching Mastery Level 14 and unlocking fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1.

While reaching Mastery level 14 is a great way to learn a character, it is also very time-consuming and can be quite a chore for just testing out the second fatality. So, alternatively, you can use the secret second fatality input as mentioned in this Reddit Post in order to use it early and skip all the grind.

All Second Fatality Inputs

This concludes my guide on how to unlock fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1. To effectively use these fatalities, I’d recommend utilizing the Traning Mode before you try them in a real match so you don’t find yourself in an awkward position in the last seconds. Additionally, be mindful of the distance these fatalities are performed, as they also play a key role in triggering them.

Up Next:

• Mortal Kombat 1: Review 
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