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Mortal Kombat 1 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Action games →Default PC keyboard controls for NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat 1 (2023). MK1 uses five core attack inputs (Front/Back Punch, Front/Back Kick, Block) plus Throw and a Kameo assist, all of which are fully remappable in the in-game Kontroller Settings.
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All Mortal Kombat 1 controls
12 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Mortal Kombat 1's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move (Walk / Crouch / Jump) | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Up / Jump | W |
| Down / Crouch | S |
| Left | A |
| Right | D |
Attacks 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Front Punch | J |
| Back Punch | I |
| Front Kick | K |
| Back Kick | L |
Combat Actions 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Block | O |
| Throw / Grab | Space |
| Kameo Assist | ; |
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Movement 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Up / Jump | D-Pad ↑ |
| Down / Crouch | D-Pad ↓ |
| Left | D-Pad ← |
| Right | D-Pad → |
Attacks 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Front Punch | X■XY |
| Back Punch | Y▲YX |
| Front Kick | A✕AB |
| Back Kick | B●BA |
Combat Actions 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Block | RTR2R2ZR |
| Throw / Grab | LBL1L1L |
| Kameo Assist | RBR1R1R |
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Mortal Kombat 1 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Mortal Kombat 1?
- Mortal Kombat 1, a action game, uses 12 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Mortal Kombat 1 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Mortal Kombat 1's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Mortal Kombat 1 support a controller?
- Yes — Mortal Kombat 1 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Mortal Kombat 1 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Mortal Kombat 1 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mortal Kombat 1 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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