Unleash the Thunder: Mastering Raiden's Moves, Combos, & Pro Tips in Mortal Kombat 1
Learn how to dominate Mortal Kombat 1 with Raiden! This powerful character is perfect for beginners, offering easy-to-learn combos and impressive special moves Discover the best Raiden moves, combos, brutalities, and fatalities in this comprehensive guide Unleash your inner warrior and conquer the arena!
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Raiden OverviewRaiden Special Moves & Basic Attacks
Raiden Kombos in MK1
Raiden MK1 Fatalities & Brutalities
In Mortal Kombat 1, the revamped universe introduces various fresh interpretations of both familiar and unfamiliar characters. One of the most significant changes can be seen in Raiden, who shifts from being a deity to a Shaolin warrior. Despite this transformation, Raiden retains his lightning abilities from previous titles, thanks to Liu Kang's assistance in his character redesign. While Raiden is generally perceived as an easy character to pick up, truly excelling and mastering his capabilities requires the same level of dedication as any other character in Mortal Kombat 1.
Raiden Overview
In Mortal Kombat 1, Raiden steps up to take Liu Kang's place as the champion of the tournament. Despite his humble beginnings, Raiden's combat skills are far from amateur-level. Thanks to Liu Kang, Raiden regains his lightning powers in MK1, along with the abilities he is well-known for, now accompanied by new vocalizations.
While Raiden's intricate movements and special abilities might initially give the impression of a complex character, there's no need to be afraid. In MK1, Raiden's moves are more flashy than challenging to learn. He benefits from a wide range of abilities and a few simple combos that require minimal inputs but deliver multiple attacks.
Raiden Special Moves & Basic Attacks
The following guide utilizes a standardized universal input translation for moves. Instead of listing the familiar console buttons, a system devised by the fighting game community has been developed over time to convert each console's controls into a simplified formula. This enables all players to comprehend the inputs required for executing these moves and combos.
To learn more about how this system operates, please consult the guide titled "Understanding the Universal Input Code for Mortal Kombat 1."
Raiden Special Moves
Name | Inputs | Description |
|---|---|---|
Electric Orb | BF1 | Raiden fires an orb of electricity directly forward, can be extended by holding down 1 |
Razzle Dazzle | DB2 | Raiden grab his opponent with a close high attack (usually when they are in mid-air) and electrocutes them |
Shocker | DF2 | Raiden slams his fist in the air quickly, good option for ending a combo, can be extended by holding down 2 |
Electric Fly | BF3 | Raiden flies towards his opponent and slams them to the ground |
Electromagnetic Storm | DB3 | Raiden blasts the nearby area with lightning for a few seconds, drawing in enemies, often mid-attack |
Useful Core Raiden Moves
Name | Inputs | Description |
|---|---|---|
Little Shock | 3, 4 | Primary launcher ability |
Lightning Strikes | B2 | Raiden rapidly swings his arms, dealing multiple High hits |
Lightning Port | DU | Raiden teleports directly next to the opponent, on the opposite side of the playing field |
Raiden Kombos in MK1
Best Ground Raiden Combos
Inputs | Description |
|---|---|
2, 4, 2, 1 | 5-hit combo that only requires 2 inputs – do a special after 2, 4, 2 for more combo potential |
F4, 3, 4 | "Super Bolt", a series of Low sweeps that can close distance and knock enemies over |
F2, 2, 4, DB2 | "No Apprentice", in which Raiden forces his opponent to the ground with an electric slam |
F3, 4, 3, 4, F2, 1 | "Double Strike", followed by "Electric Charge" standard combos |
Best Air Raiden Combos
Inputs | Description |
|---|---|
2, 1, 2, BF3 | "He Can Slap" standard air combo + Aerial Electric Fly |
2, 2, 4 | "Whirlwind" standard combo, in which Raiden kicks enemy directly downward |
Raiden MK1 Fatalities & Brutalities
Raiden Brutalities in MK1
Brutalities can only be executed once unlocked through Character Mastery progression, while all Fatalities can be executed as long as the player is at the correct distance and inputs the proper commands. This guide will be regularly updated as we advance through each character's Mastery tracks in Mortal Kombat 1.
Brutality Name | Inputs | Description |
|---|---|---|
The Klassic | D2, hold 2 | Decapitates opponent where they stand |
Overload | DB, 3, hold U | Raiden lifts the opponent above his head as he electrocutes them to dust |
Raiden Fatalities in MK1
Fatality Name | Inputs | Required Distance | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
The Storm's Arrival | B, F, B, 2 | Close | Raiden blasts a hole through the enemy's chest after launching them into the air. He then jumps through them, and slams both halves together. |
Ride the Lightning | D, F, B, 3 | Mid to Far | Raiden shocks the opponent's flesh from their bones, then leaps through their skeleton |
Mortal Kombat 1 is available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
