Mortal Kombat 1 has a relatively small roster of characters at the moment, but each fighter is distinctly independent of other's move sets. From great aerial Kombatants to grab-heavy wrestlers, Mortal Kombat 1 offers a fighter to any gamer's playstyle. Reptile is one of the most popular characters that fans wish to play, seeing as the Zaterran had finally returned to the series since Mortal Kombat X.
Reptile is a great all-rounder fighter in Mortal Kombat 1 and offers plenty of quick combos that are mostly set up by moves that bring the opponent upward into the air. With an abundance of Kameo synergy from his best aerial combo, Reptile has many long-lasting combos that will devastate opponents.
Reptile's Moves and Special Moves
Basic Moves | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage Hand | Square | X | FP | Y |
Kold-Blooded Blow | Square, Square | X, X | FP, FP | Y, Y |
Killer Kick | Square, Square, Circle | X, X, B | FP, FP, BK | Y, Y, A |
Leg Strike | Down + Square | Down + X | Down + FP | Down + Y |
Klowning Around | Triangle | Y | BP | X |
Froggy Knee | Triangle, X | Y, X | BP, FK | X, B |
Tail Of Two Hities | Triangle, Circle | Y, B | BP, BK | X, A |
Devastating Blow | Back + Triangle | Back + Y | Back + BP | Back + X |
Charge Devastating Blow | Hold Triangle | Hold Y | Hold BP | Hold X |
Roundhouse | Forward + Triangle | Forward + Y | Forward + BP | Forward + X |
Raking Blow | Forward + Triangle, Square | Forward + Y, X | Forward + BP, FP | Forward + X, Y |
Dr. Wreckyl | Forward + Triangle, Square, Square | Forward + Y, X, X | Forward + BP, FP, FP | Forward + X, Y, Y |
Kneet Trick | Forward + Triangle, X | Forward + Y, A | Forward + BP, FK | Forward + X, B |
Sneaky Lizard | Forward + Triangle, Circle | Forward + Y, B | Forward + BP, BK | Forward + X, A |
Raising The Roof | Down + Triangle | Down + Y | Down + BP | Down + X |
Kroco-Die-Le | X | A | FK | B |
Toekrusher | Back + X | Back + A | Back + FK | Back + B |
Bloody Trail | Back + X, Square | Back + A, X | Back + FK, FP | Back + B, Y |
Slip-N-Died | Back + X, Square, X | Back + A, X, A | Back + FK, FP, FK | Back + B, Y, B |
Serial Gila | Forward + X | Forward + A | Forward + FK | Forward + B |
Hidden Klaws | Forward + X, Square | Forward + A, X | Forward + FK, FP | Forward + B, Y |
Mr. Hide | Forward + X, Square, Square | Forward + A, X, X | Forward + FK, FP, FP | Forward + B, Y, Y |
Visceral Klaw | Forward + X, Triangle | Forward + A, Y | Forward + FK, BP | Forward + B, X |
Kneer-Death Kick | Down + X | Down + A | Down + FK | Down + B |
Sticky Foot | Circle | B | BK | A |
Die-ving For It | Back + Circle | Back + B | Back + BK | Back + A |
Suprise Swipe | Down + Circle | Down + B | Down + BK | Down + A |
Aerial Moves | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Palm-Reading | Jump-Forward + Square | Jump-Forward + X | Jump-Forward + FP | Jump-Forward + Y |
Tipping The Scales | Jump-Forward + Square, Triangle | Jump-Forward + X, Y | Jump-Forward + FP, BP | Jump-Forward + Y, X |
Terrosaur | Jump-Forward + Triangle | Jump-Forward + Y | Jump-Forward + BP | Jump-Forward + X |
Slithering Slap | Jump-Forward + Triangle, X | Jump Forward + Y, A | Jump-Forward + BP, FK | Jump-Forward + X, B |
Natural Selection | Jump-Forward + Triangle, X, X | Jump-Forward + Y, A, A | Jump-Forward + BP, FK, FK | Jump-Forward + X, B, B |
Leaping Lizard | Jump-Forward + X OR Circle | Jump-Forward + A OR B | Jump-Forward + FK OR BK | Jump-Forward + B OR A |
Special Moves | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Acid Spit | Down, Forward, Square | Down, Forward, X | Down, Forward, FP | Down, Forward, Y |
Dash Attack | Back, Forward, Triangle | Back, Forward, Y | Back, Forward, BP | Back, Forward, X |
Force Ball | Down, Forward, X | Down, Forward, A | Down, Forward, FK | Down, Forward, B |
Slow Force Ball | Down, Forward, X, Back | Down, Forward, A, Back | Down, Forward, FK, Back | Down, Forward, B, Back |
Fast Force Ball | Down, Forward, X, Forward | Down, Forward, A, Forward | Down, Forward, FK, Forward | Down, Forward, B, Forward |
Death Roll | Back, Forward, Circle | Back, Forward, B | Back, Forward, BK | Back, Forward, A |
Invisibility | Down, Up, Circle | Down, Up, B | Down, Up, BK | Down, Up, A |
Falling Fangs (Aerial) | Down, Back, Circle | Down, Back, B | Down, Back, BK | Down, Back, A |
Close Falling Fangs (Aerial) | Down, Back, Circle, Back | Down, Back, B, Back | Down, Back, BK, Back | Down, Back, A, Back |
All special moves listed for Reptile can be Enhanced with 1 Meter by pressing the 'block' button with the last button of the move's command.
Reptile Combos
Reptile has a good amount of combos that are waiting to be revealed throughout his arsenal of many moves and combinations. With the presence of specific special moves like the Force Ball, Reptile is consistently able to launch the enemy far into the air, which is practically step 1 for the best combos in Mortal Kombat 1.
These combos are ensured to do as much damage as possible before the enemy hits the ground and/or recovers. That said, the combos listed can be advanced by utilizing Kameos and Meter. The best Kameos for Reptile will be listed below, so be sure to catch that.
Combos | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bread-And-Butter | Forward + Triangle, X, Forward + X, Square, Square | Forward + Y, A, Forward + A, X, X | Forward + BP, FK, Forward + FK, FP, FP | Forward + X, B, Forward + B, Y, Y |
Aerial-Into-Kameo | Square, Square, Force Ball, Jump, Triangle, X, X | X, X, Force Ball, Jump, Y, A, A | FP, FP, Force Ball, Jump, BP, FK, FK | Y, Y, Force Ball, Jump, X, B, B |
Juggle-Into-Visceral | Forward + Triangle, Square, Force Ball, Forward + Triangle, X, Forward + X, Triangle | Forward + Y, X, Force Ball, Forward + Y, A, Forward + A, Y | Forward + BP, FP, Force Ball, Forward + BP, FK, Forward + FK, BP | Forward + X, Y, Force Ball, Forward + X, B, Forward + B, X |
Easy Damage | Forward + Triangle, X, Force Ball, Death Roll | Forward + Y, A, Force Ball, Death Roll | Forward + BP, FK, Force Ball, Death Roll | Forward + X, B, Force Ball, Death Roll |
Fatal Blow Kombo | (Juggle-Into-Visceral), Fatal Blow | (Juggle-Into-Visceral), Fatal Blow | (Juggle-Into-Visceral), Fatal Blow | (Juggle-Into-Visceral), Fatal Blow |
The best move, and practically only move, that will set up Reptile's Fatal Blow to always land is his Visceral Klaw. Activating Fatal Blow immediately after performing Visceral Klaw will always allow Fatal Blow to land.
Reptile's Fatalities and Brutalities in Mortal Kombat 1
Reptile has access to two original Fatalities that are unique to his character, as well as Brutalities that players can collect and perform with an opponent on the brink of defeat. Reptile's Fatalities make sure to not forget his Zaterran form, as they allow him to go all out when finishing an enemy.
Whether he snacks on the enemy or just brutally tears them apart, Reptile's Fatalities and Brutalities never fail to disappoint in Mortal Kombat 1. To collect more of Reptile's Brutalities, players just need to level up Reptile's Mastery.
Fatalities | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(Mid) Indigestion | Forward, Back, Down, Circle | Forward, Back, Down, B | Forward, Back, Down, BK | Forward, Back, Down, A |
(Close) Fatality 2 | Forward, Down, Back, X | Forward, Down, Back, A | Forward, Down, Back, FK | Forward, Down, Back, B |
Brutalities | PlayStation | Xbox | PC | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Klassic | Down + Triangle | Down + Y | Down + BP | Down + X |
Damn Tasty! | Grab | Grab | Grab | Grab |
Krocodile Done Right | Death Roll | Death Roll | Death Roll | Death Roll |
Behind You! | Dash Attack | Dash Attack | Dash Attack | Dash Attack |
Pop Belly | Visceral Klaw | Visceral Klaw | Visceral Klaw | Visceral Klaw |
Ready To Pounce | Charge Devastating Blow | Charge Devastating Blow | Charge Devastating Blow | Charge Devastating Blow |
The Best Kameos For Reptile
With over a dozen Kameos available for players to choose from in Mortal Kombat 1, it can be difficult to find out which one exactly has the best synergy when paired with a specific character. To do so, fans need to understand what aspect of their character stands out the most. In Reptile's case, he has trouble making combos last after the majority of his independent moves.
His combos simply hit the opponent too far away. But Reptile also has a wonderful aerial combo that can ensure that players can inflict even more damage within said combo with the right Kameo characters. Here are the best Kameos for Reptile:
- Darrius
- Frost
- Jax
- Cyrax
- Sub-Zero
How to Play Reptile in Mortal Kombat 1
Reptile is actually a great character for any kind of player to pick up, even beginners. Initially, Reptile is typically an easy character to learn, seeing as most of his moves are fairly simple, and fans will usually only stick to a small group of them. But, when wondering into the further reaches of competitive gameplay, Reptile's best combos are tricky to learn. Players will need to withhold a lot of patience, as getting the timing on delays and hits with Reptile are crucial to many of his meta combos.
Otherwise, Reptile is necessary to play aggressively. His special moves give him access to an arsenal of punishing blows that can counter just about anything the opponents throw at him. Enemy in the air? Falling Fangs. Enemy consistently blocking high? Death Roll. Enemy blocking low? Enhanced Dash Attack. Here are some tips to remember while playing as Reptile:
- Play aggressive and punish offensive attackers.
- Close distance and counter zoners with Reptile's special moves (Falling Fangs, Dash Attack, Death Roll).
- Use Force Ball to practically force any combo to last longer.
- Reptile has a lot of mix-up options in his moveset. Make sure to utilize them.
- Reptile's Fatal Blow can flawlessly land after Visceral Klaw. No other move will allow Fatal Blow to land without the opponent recovering.
Mortal Kombat 1 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
