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As part of the universal reset ofMortal Kombat 1, many of the series' most iconic characters received major revamps – mostly in terms of their backstories and personalities.Sub Zero is one characterwhose personal story wasn’t affected too much, and even mirrors his arc in other games. However, the stories that intertwine with Bi-Han are considerably different.
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As Sub Zero, Bi-Han controls powers over ice and is one of the best controlling characters inMortal Kombat 1thanks to his ability to freeze enemies up close and afar. Pair that with some powerful kombos, and a propensity for causing other players to tilt, and Sub Zero becomes one of the most fun characters inMK1. This guide goes over the basic abilities and moves for Sub Zero inMK1, as well as some good kombos to practice, and thefinishers available to this classic icy ninja.
Sub Zero Overview: Bi-Han & Scorpion Are Brothers, Now
Bi-Han has taken the mantle of Sub Zero in previous timelines, so hisappearance inMortal Kombat 1isn’t too out of the ordinary. However, his family situation is considerably different: for one, Sub Zero, Scorpion, and Smoke are all brothers now. For another, Scorpion is the name given to Kuai Liang, who was also Sub Zero in previous timelines.
Sub Zero has almost always had a bit of an evil streak. Scorpion might be an explosive, hellfire-shrouded ninja, butSub Zero is far from chill– inMortal Kombat 1, he seeks to prove the power of the Lin Kuei and restore them to glory, under any means necessary. As brutal as Sub Zero can be in the story, this classicMortal Kombatcharacter is even more brutal in the hands of a skilled player.
Sub Zero Special Moves & Basic Attacks
This guide uses a standard universal input translation for moves. Players won’t find familiar console buttons listed below – instead, a system created by the fighting game community over time converts each console’s controls to a simple formula. This allows all players to understand the inputs necessary for these moves and combos.
For more information on how this system works, refer to this guide onhow to understand theMortal Kombat 1universal input code.
Ice Ball
D, F, 1
Shoot ice ball forward, freezes opponent on hit for a few seconds
Ice Klone
D, B, 1
Sub Zero backflips, leaving an icy copy that freezes enemy on contact
Ice Klone Charge
B, F, 2
Send Ice Klone forward to deal a heavy punch from a distance
Ice Slide
B, F, 3
Quickly send Sub Zero forward with an icy spear, impaling and throwing the enemy with Low hits
Summons ice beneath the opponent’s current location
(air) Diving Glacier
D, B, 4
Rapidly kick down diagonally from the current position in the air
Launcher, starts with a High hit
Slip Slide
3, 4
Hit then slide beneath opponent, knocking them down. B3, 4 is a similar combo.
Quick interrupting punch, useful for Sub Zero’s relatively slow moves
1, 2, 2
2, 1, 2
Deal three quick punches to foe in the air
Punch twice, then slam enemy down with icy hammer
Punch twice, then slam enemy down diagonally with icy blast
Behead an opponent with an uppercut
Repeatedly stab opponent with spear, beheading them with final blow
Ice Ball x2 (D, F, 1)
Freeze an enemy before shattering them with a snowball
Deadly Vapors (D, F, 4)
Summons icy shards beneath opponent, grinding them into paste
Perform the listed input as the last hit in the final round, and hold down the input, to perform a Brutality.
F, D, D, 2
Any range
Slice opponent in half with an icy blade, kick their disconnected body around, then impale their forehead on the sword
F, B, D, 4
Close
Summon an ice wall behind enemy, then slam their head into it until it sticks to the ice, peeling off without any skin
Mortal Kombat 1is available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
