With so many returning characters in Mortal Kombat 1, including some who haven't been seen on the franchise's roster in years, choosing a character to learn and 'main' can be a little daunting. Each fighter in Mortal Kombat 1 has significant tools that make them great considerations when picking up the game, so players don't need to worry about a specific character being 'bad' for Mortal Kombat 1's meta.
One of the characters who finally made a return to the fighting game is Nitara, who many consider a more difficult character to learn. When fully acknowledged, Nitara has the capability of completely throwing the opponent off guard with each move she uses.
Nitara's Moves and Special Moves
Basic Moves | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dirty Claws | Square | X | FP | Y |
Never Grow Old | Square, Triangle | X, Y | FP, BP | Y, X |
Never Die | Square, Triangle, Square, Triangle | X, Y, X, Y | FP, BP, FP, BP | Y, X, Y, X |
Broken Nails | Forward + Square | Forward + X | Forward + FP | Forward + Y |
Easy Prey | Forward + Square, Triangle | Forward + X, Y | Forward + FP, BP | Forward + Y, X |
Low Scratch | Down + Square | Down + X | Down + FP | Down + Y |
Blood Strike | Triangle | Y | BP | X |
Blood Sucker | Triangle, Triangle | Y, Y | BP, BP | X, X |
Flying Kolors | Triangle, Triangle, Square | Y, Y, X | BP, BP, FP | X, X, Y |
Lunging Leech | Back + Triangle | Back + Y | Back + BP | Back + X |
Drawing Blood | Back + Triangle, Circle | Back + Y, B | Back + BP, BK | Back + X, A |
Deep Scratch | Down + Triangle | Down + Y | Down + BP | Down + X |
Hex Kick | X | A | FK | B |
Hell Dive | X, Circle | A, B | FK, BK | B, A |
Stabbing Heel | Down + X | Down + A | Down + FK | Down + B |
Bloodhouse | Circle | B | BK | A |
Death Spiral | Back + Circle | Back + B | Back + BK | Back + A |
Bleeding Out | Forward + Circle | Forward + B | Forward + BK | Forward + A |
Tenderize | Forward + Circle, X, Circle | Forward + B, A, B | Forward + BK, FK, BK | Forward + A, B, A |
Deep Sweep | Down + Circle | Down + B | Down + BK | Down + A |
Aerial Moves | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deep Slash | Square | X | FP | Y |
Feast of Blood | Square, Triangle | X, Y | FP, BP | Y, X |
Final Flutter | Square, Triangle, Circle | X, Y, B | FP, BP, BK | Y, X, A |
Downward Scratch | Triangle | Y | BP | X |
Broken Wings | Triangle, Circle | Y, B | BP, BK | X, A |
Final Breath | Triangle, Circle, Triangle | Y, B, Y | BP, BK, BP | X, A, X |
Side Heel | X OR Circle | A OR B | FK OR BK | B OR A |
Special Moves | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bad Blood | Back, Forward, Square | Back, Forward, X | Back, Forward, FP | Back, Forward, Y |
Quick Taste (Can Be Performed In Air) | Back, Forward, Triangle | Back, Forward, Y | Back, Forward, BP | Back, Forward, X |
Leap Of Faith | Down, Back, Triangle | Down, Back, Y | Down, Back, BP | Down, Back, X |
Bloody Bolt | Back, Forward, X | Back, Forward, A | Back, Forward, FK | Back, Forward, B |
Close Bloody Bolt | Back, Forward, X, Back | Back Forward, A, Back | Back, Forward, FK, Back | Back, Forward, B, Back |
Far Bloody Bolt | Back, Forward, X, Forward | Back, Forward, A, Forward | Back, Forward, FK, Forward | Back, Forward, B, Forward |
Dark Plunge (Aerial) | Down, Back, Circle | Down, Back, B | Down, Back, BK | Down, Back, A |
Blood Sacrifice | Down, Forward, Circle | Down, Forward, B | Down, Forward, BK | Down, Forward, A |
Air Dash (Aerial) | Switch Stance + (Direction) | Switch Stance + (Direction) | Switch Stance + (Direction) | Switch Stance + (Direction) |
All special moves listed for Nitara (except for her Air Dash) can be Enhanced with 1 Meter by pressing the 'block' button with the last button of the move's command.
Nitara Combos
In Mortal Kombat 1, Nitara's combos are unique to her character. With some of the flashiest combinations of moves in the entire game, Nitara is bound to unveil massive amounts of damage with a single combo. But, players beware, Nitara's combos are not exactly the easiest or simplest.
In order to get these combos down, players will want to ensure they understand all of her special moves, as well as her basic attacks, before going on and synergizing the two. It's also good to note that Nitara has plenty of 'pressure' options, meaning there is at least one combo for each direction the player wishes to unfold.
Combos | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bread-And-Butter | Square, Triangle, Square, Triangle, Jump-Forward, Square, Triangle, Circle | X, Y, X, Y, Jump-Forward, X, Y, B | FP, BP, FP, BP, Jump-Forward, FP, BP, BK | Y, X, Y, X, Jump-Forward, Y, X, A |
200 Damage | Square, Triangle, Square, Triangle, Forward + Circle, X, Circle | X, Y, X, Y, Forward + B, A, B | FP, BP, FP, BP, Forward + BK, FK, BK | Y, X, Y, X, Forward + A, B, A |
Fatal Blow Set-Up | Back + Triangle, Enhanced Dark Plunge, Jump-Forward, Square, Triangle, Circle, Fatal Blow | Back + Y, Enhanced Dark Plunge, Jump-Forward, X, Y, B, Fatal Blow | Back + BP, Enhanced Dark Plunge, Jump-Forward, FP, BP, BK, Fatal Blow | Back + X, Enhanced Dark Plunge, Jump Forward, Y, X, A, Fatal Blow |
2-Bar Kombo | Square, Triangle, Square, Triangle, Jump-Forward, Square, Triangle, Circle, Enhanced Dark Plunge, Circle, Enhanced Quick Taste, Jump-Forward, Triangle, Circle, Triangle, Quick Taste | X, Y, X, Y, Jump-Forward, X, Y, B, Enhanced Dark Plunge, B, Enhanced Quick Taste, Jump-Forward, Y, B, Y, Quick Taste | FP, BP, FP, BP, Jump-Forward, FP, BP, BK, Enhanced Dark Plunge, BK, Enhanced Quick Taste, Jump-Forward, BP, BK, BP, Quick Taste | Y, X, Y, X, Jump-Forward, Y, X, A, Enhanced Dark Plunge, A, Enhanced Quick Taste, Jump-Forward, X, A, X, Quick Taste |
1-Bar Overhead Kombo | Jump-Forward, Triangle, Square, Triangle, Square, Triangle, Leap of Faith, Enhanced Quick Taste, Jump-Forward, Triangle, Circle, Triangle | Jump-Forward, Y, X, Y, X, Y, Leap of Faith, Enhanced Quick Taste, Jump-Forward, Y, B, Y | Jump-Forward, BP, FP, BP, FP, BP, Leap of Faith, Enhanced Quick Taste, Jump-Forward, BP, BK, BP | Jump-Forward, X, Y, X, Y, X, Leap of Faith, Enhanced Quick Taste, Jump-Forward, X, A, X |
The best move for Nitara to use in order to flawlessly set up her Fatal Blow is her Final Flutter aerial combo.
Nitara's Fatalities and Brutalities In Mortal Kombat 1
Nitara has two Fatalities, with her second one being unlocked after gamers have leveled up her Mastery. Her Fatalities truly showcase how vampiric Nitara is and the lengths she would go to just to prove how dangerous she is as an enemy.
Nitara's Fatalities are more than entertaining, but fans will also want to make sure to collect her Brutalities, which can also be done by leveling up the character's Mastery. Her Brutalities are just as magnificent as her Fatalities, if not a bit more offensive to the opponent.
Fatalities | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(Mid) Vaeternus KomBAT | Down, Down, Down, Square | Down, Down, Down, X | Down, Down, Down, FP | Down, Down, Down, Y |
(Mid) Fatality 2 | Back, Down, Back, Circle | Back, Down, Back, B | Back, Down, Back, BK | Back, Down, Back, A |
Brutalities | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Embrace The Pain | Back, Forward, Triangle, Rapid Button Press | Back, Forward, Y, Rapid Button Press | Back, Forward, BP, Rapid Button Press | Back, Forward, X, Rapid Button Press |
Come Here Often | Grab | Grab | Grab | Grab |
They Come Right Off | Forward + Square, Triangle, Up | Forward + X, Y, Up | Forward + FP, BP, Up | Forward + Y, X, Up |
Something You Ate | Back, Forward, Square | Back, Forward, X | Back, Forward, FP | Back, Forward, Y |
Taste of Blood | Back, Forward, X | Back, Forward, A | Back, Forward, FK | Back, Forward, B |
Klassic | Down + Hold Triangle | Down + Hold Y | Down + Hold BP | Down + Hold X |
The Best Kameos For Nitara
Kameos play a very important role in Mortal Kombat 1, and in the case of Nitara, that fact is no different. Though Nitara has plenty of lengthy combos to help bring the opponent's health down, synergizing with the right Kameos can boost her power even more.
The fact is, Nitara and the right Kameo have enough power to completely overwhelm an opponent. Whether it is through 'cheesy' combos with Sareena or genius timing with Darrius, Nitara has some devastating moves when partnered up. Here are the best Kameos to use with Nitara:
- Sareena
- Darrius
- Scorpion
- Sonya
- Jax
How to Play Nitara in Mortal Kombat 1
Nitara can be a little tricky at first, especially when picked up by beginners. But that just gives off the suspicion that Nitara has advanced combos that can flawlessly trample an enemy's health bar. To play Nitara efficiently, players will need to get used to fighting in aerial situations. Nitara has some of the best aerial combos in the entire game, as well as a larger majority of aerial moves than the rest of the roster.
Some of her special moves can even be used while in the air, with some of them withholding the fact that they can only be activated while in the air. Once players learn her aerial moves and such, Nitara is already as deadly as a veteran player's Scorpion. Nitara will be required to unleash complicated combos with perfect execution, as well as understand where her moves fall short (in terms of frame data and blocking). With that synergy of meta gameplay, any gamer's Nitara is set. Here are some tips on how to play Nitara:
- Mainly watch for 'punish' openings to unleash combos.
- Zone with special moves or Kameos to pull off Blood Sacrifice.
- Nitara has plenty of mix-up combinations; use them.
- Master Nitara's aerial advantages, especially her Air Dash.
- Opponents may expect overhead moves from Nitara more, so it can be a good idea to utilize low attacks more.
Mortal Kombat 1 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
