Fighting games can be difficult to get into since they require a hefty amount of knowledge of the player character, as well as the characters opponents play. On top of that, it’s important to grasp the game’s mechanics that make it different from other games, and how that should affect a player’s playstyle, especially inMortal Kombat 11.
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Mortal Kombat 11is a beginner-friendly option with dial-in combos, character variations for different play styles, and simple command inputs that don’t take too much practice to get the hang of. There are definitely hardcore fans of the series, but it doesn’t take too much to be able to put up a good fight.
Updated on May 4th, 2023 by Hodey Johns:Mortal Kombat 11 remains the go-to fighting game for veterans of the genre. The issue here is that any newer players will be going up against gamers who have been perfecting their skills for years. That’s not fun for anybody; even experienced players don’t enjoy getting mismatched. Rookies may feel like the gap is too large, however with just a few tips and a couple of hours of practice, any gamer should be at least competitive. This list has been filled up with even more tips that should get new players ready to go against others, giving themselves at least a chance to win and an opportunity to learn to be the best as quickly as possible.
17Set AI To Take On The Towers Of Time
Players can’t be expected to play the game all the time. But they can be farming as they work or focus on other things. Grab one ofthe most powerful fighters in the game, program the AI to fight, and have the computer take on the computer in the Towers of Time.
This will give players currencies and other goodies. With enough, gamers can buy any important pieces for characters that they need. If watching the AI fight gets boring, feel free to step in and grind for it. Just remember that a well-programmed AI can beat just about any challenge more consistently than a human player.
16Clear Out The Krypt
The Krypt is more than just a cosmetics dump. Players will unlock new moves and items that affect the combos of their favorite characters. The value of the Krypt can’t be understated as it only costs Koins and Hearts, two currencies that players can farm up rather quickly.
It’s easy to get lost in the Krypt, so consider bringing a guide. There are puzzles and areas to unlock that may be confusing. But stick with it. Keep coming back until the Krypt is empty, ensuring gamers that they are playing with every possible advantage. To keep track of what still needs to be unlocked, try downloading one ofthe game’s excellent mods.
15Do The Dailies
If players are going to be gaming anyhow, then they should be gaming with a purpose. Look at the daily missions and make a point to get those done. The extra currency goes a long way in the Krypt and helps players afford anything they’re still wanting.
It must be stressed that equipment is not purely there for cosmetic upgrades oncombatants that wouldn’t realistically survive for more than five minutes. Some of these pieces can alter the stats for the character slightly, helping players customize a fighter to do what they like.
14Fight Through The Story Mode Once
The Story Mode is on the same level as the Krypt when it comes to Koins and unlocks. This is one ofthe hardest fighting games around, so the story mode will help new players understand what kind of fights they need to expect.
Players that can beat the story mode are doing to at least be decent at the other modes in the game. While it’s tempting to jump right into the other modes or play with friends, the story mode gives players the most balanced path to go from a new to an established player.
13Pick A Beginner-Friendly Character
WhileMortal Kombat 11has a sizable roster of characters that each have their own playstyles, as is the case with nearly every fighting game in existence, fighters range in their ease of use. Choosing one out ofthe many iconic charactersis a tall order and players might just choose one that looks neat.
Even if someone is incredibly fond of a particular character, when jumping into a new game, it’s best for them to learn the mechanics of the easiest-to-play fighters on the roster first. Then, they can transition to their character of choice after they grow comfortable with the gameplay and systemsMortal Kombathas to offer. This prevents a new player from getting bogged down with a more complex character’s intricacies.
12Manage The Meter
One integral but often overlooked element of getting better in many fighting games is remembering to manage the meter. InMortal Kombat 11, while the Super Meter can allow a player to utilize highly damaging crushing blows, it can also be used to augment a character’s special moves, improving them in a variety of ways.
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Depending on the move, the Super Meter may allow a given move to increase its number of hits, become faster, less punishable, or improve a move’s combo potential. As cool as Krushing Blows are, being conscious of how much meter a player has can determine if they could potentially win a game with augmented special moves, which is often a safer plan than putting all of a player’s eggs in the basket of a Krushing Blow. Likewise, as each player has access to the same information on the screen, it’s important to be aware of how much Super Meter an opponent has in store, so gamers can predict and play around if they may be fishing for a Krushing Blow.
11Post A String To The Screen
Mortal Kombat 11has great resources for learning that other fighting games are still catching up to, like the ability to post moves on the screen during training and single-player modes. This makes it easy to learn a character quickly by having their moves right there, instead of switching between menus if forgotten.
To do this, players simply have to open the command list, and press Y or Triangle to display the move during a match or training. Exploiting this is a great start to finding out if a character fits the player’s style or not. If no character fits, maybe come back later asmore horror movie villains are on the horizon.
10Find Out What’s Safe
The worst feeling in a fighting game is trying to land that string, only for it to be blocked and then punished with a ton of damage.Mortal Kombat 11has resources built into the game that tell players if their moves are punishable in terms of frame data. If a move is more than -7, most characters have a way of punishing it.
Keeping things safe goes a long way for new players because it keeps them alive longer against their opponents who might make less informed mistakes. Pay attention to the frame data in the command list just to learn what moves might be leading to death.Enjoying urban fantasy gamesis easier to do when using skills that don’t allow time for reprisal attacks.
9Speed Is Everything
There are games out there that reward charging-up abilities and heavy attacks. Bad news for those who like the slow and powerful,Mortal Kombat 11is all about the speed of execution. It’s tempting to try and unleash a burst of damage, but it’s not wise.
The most devastating combos in the game are quick and efficient. Strung together, the damage is better than the slower hits. More importantly, they’re easier to pull off and keep the character safe. Those who try and use their slow and strong moves are in for a rude awakening when they get to the online play. Withthe way NetherRealm Studios is going, using only the skills with the quickest execution is going to remain important.
8Time Out Krushing Blows
It’s obviously tempting to use a Krushing Blow as soon as it becomes available. It stands to reason that getting it off of cooldown is wise so that the meter can begin charging again. But this logic is flawed for a couple of different reasons, the first is that getting two off in a match is about impossible.
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The next reason is that if players can pull off two Krushing Blows in a match, they’re likely getting destroyed since it charges based on taking damage. The smart thing to do is to save it for close to the end of a round, then use it if things get close. Don’t feel at all bad saving it for the next round and using it at the end of that one.
