What are the default controls for Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition?

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition, a action game, uses 21 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition support a controller?

Yes — Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 21 default keybinds

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Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Default PC keyboard and controller layout for Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition, the 2013 PC release of NetherRealm's 2011 reboot with all its DLC fighters, taken from the game's own Keyboard and Button Configuration screens at preset 1. Four attacks sit on a T-U-G-J diamond, with Block, Throw, Tag and Flip Stance around them; the menus keep these defaults even after you remap the fight controls.

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All Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition controls

21 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.

Layout

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

Movement 4

Action	Shortcut
Up / Jump	`W`
Down / Duck	`S`
Left	`A`
Right	`D`

Attacks 4

Action	Shortcut
Front Punch	`T`
Back Punch	`U`
Front Kick	`G`
Back Kick	`J`

Combat Actions 4

Action	Shortcut
Block	`Space`
Throw	`Ctrl`
Tag Partner	`Tab`
Flip Stance	`Shift`

King of the Hill 4

Action	Shortcut
Invite Friends	`Z`
Show Avatar Names	`X`
Theatre / Full Screen Toggle	`Ctrl`
Exit King of the Hill	`Bksp`

Controls Menu 3

Action	Shortcut
Restore Default Layout	`Z`
Edit Preset	`Enter`
Cancel and Exit	`Bksp`

System 2

Action	Shortcut
Pause	`1`
Back	`4`

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Action	Steam Deck
Up / Jump	`D-Pad ↑`
Down / Duck	`D-Pad ↓`
Left	`D-Pad ←`
Right	`D-Pad →`

Action	Steam Deck
Front Punch	`X`
Back Punch	`Y`
Front Kick	`A`
Back Kick	`B`

Action	Steam Deck
Block	`R2`
Throw	`R1`
Tag Partner	`L1`
Flip Stance	`L2`

Action	Steam Deck
Invite Friends	`Y`
Show Avatar Names	`X`
Theatre / Full Screen Toggle	`View`
Exit King of the Hill	`B`

Action	Steam Deck
Pause	`Menu`
Back	`View`

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Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition?: Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition, a action game, uses 21 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition support a controller?: Yes — Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Movement 4

Attacks 4

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System 2

Movement 4

Attacks 4

Combat Actions 4

King of the Hill 4

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