Mortal Kombat 1 Brutalities give players a more skillful way to finish off their opponents. Their reinvention for the last two Mortal Kombat games has meant players can go straight from a combo to a finisher in one fell swoop. Here’s how to unlock Brutalities in Mortal Kombat 1 and where to get them.
Does Mortal Kombat 1 have Brutalities?
Mortal Kombat 1 does have Brutalities, much like Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11 before it. These finishers are just one of the few ways to end a match.
How to unlock Brutalities in MK1
To unlock Brutalities in Mortal Kombat 1, you will have to level up your characters. Each character has multiple Brutalities on their Mastery tracks. You can see the progress for each character and Kameo by pressing the related button to near your profile banner on the main menu. From there, tab over to the Mastery section.
All of the characters have Brutalities every few levels. However, it is hard to see how many since the rewards are obscured for everything a few tiers above your current level. The current max level for base characters is 35, while the Kameos can go up to level 15.
It is very likely that NetherRealm will patch in more Brutalities as the months go on. Some Brutalities have been free in past games, while others have needed to be unlocked through playing enough ranked sets or towers. Given that trend, it’s possible that future Brutalities will also have to unlocked in Invasions or Kombat League.
You can see all of the Brutalities you’ve unlocked in the customization menu. It is under the Finishers section.
How to perform Brutalities in Mortal Kombat 1
To perform a Brutality in Mortal Kombat 1, you have follow the instructions in the menu (just be sure to hit the button to opened up the Advanced View menu). They will usually require you to end the match with the move in question while holding another button. For example, to perform the ubiquitous uppercut Brutality, you have to hold down the punch button.
MK1 Brutality FAQ
A: Yes, Mortal Kombat 1 features Brutalities, continuing the trend from Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11. These finishers are one of several ways to conclude a match.
A: To unlock Brutalities, you need to level up your characters. Each character has multiple Brutalities in their Mastery tracks. Check your progress for each character by pressing the designated button near your profile banner on the main menu and then navigating to the Mastery section. As you level up, you’ll unlock more Brutalities, and you can view them in the Finishers section of the customization menu.
A: To perform a Brutality, follow the provided instructions in the menu and ensure you activate the Advanced View menu. Typically, you’ll need to finish the match with a specific move while holding another button. For instance, to do the common uppercut Brutality, hold down the punch button.
