Mortal Kombat 1 Sub-Zero Move List, Fatality & Brutality Inputs

Sub-Zero is one of the two most famous fighters in the Mortal Kombat series, with his return in Mortal Kombat 1 all but guaranteed before his announcement. Players are getting their first taste of the icy character, freezing opponents in their tracks before shattering them to pieces. The only thing missing in the beta is his natural opposite, Scorpion.

There are a range of Frozen combos and basic attacks that make Sub-Zero as reliable as he's always been for new players. Using his attacks, you can freeze opponents and give yourself some space or take advantage of the opening. Below you'll find the current move list for Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat 1's during the pre-order beta.

Full Move List for Sub-zero in Mortal Kombat 1

Sub-Zero is one of the most iconic characters from the franchise and is usually a title that has been shared by multiple members of the Lin Kuei clan of assassins. With the universe reset, it seems likely that this version of Sub Zero is the older version that players have encountered in the most recent timeline.

There is little less than a month until Mortal Kombat 1's full release on September 19, 2023, with early access starting five days before. While Sub-Zero's moves are likely complete and ready to ship, there could be some changes as a result of this pre-order beta as well as more fatalities to be unlocked.

All of the following combinations refer to "forward" as being toward the opponent and "away" as the opposite direction. All specific button inputs for kicks, punches, and others can be found under the "Kontrols" section of the pause menu for your specific console or controller.

Basic Attacks

These are Sub-Zero's core attacks that players should try to familiarize themselves with if they want to learn the character.

• Clammy Palm: Front Punch
• Lin Kuei Storm: Front Punch, Back Punch
• Arctic Hammer: Front Punch, Back Punch, Back Punch
• Advancing Frost: Forward + Front Punch
• Frozen Over: Forward + Front Punch, Back Punch
• Freezing Point: Forward + Front Punch,  Back Punch, Front Kick
• Cold Front: Down + Front Punch
• Quick Chill: Back Punch
• Blistering Blizzard: Back Punch, Front Punch
• Whiteout: Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Punch
• Spinal Tap: Away + Back Punch
• Brain Freeze: Down + Back Punch
• Heavy Toe: Front Kick
• Slip Slide: Front Kick, Back Kick
• Shin Shatter: Away + Front Kick
• Permafrost: Away + Front Kick, Back Kick
• Low Step: Down + Front Kick
• Harmful Heel: Back Kick
• Hail Damage: Back Kick, Back Kick
• Chilled Sweep: Away + Back Kick
• Swing Kick: Down + Back Kick

Aerial Attacks

• Icy Knuckles: Up + Right + Front Punch
• Slick Strike: Up + Right + Front Punch, Front Punch
• Polar Plunge: Up + Right + Front Punch, Front Punch, Back Punch
• Menacing Mace: Up + Right + Front Punch, Back Punch
• Air Lin Kuei: Up + Right + Front Punch, Front Kick
• Frosted Frenzy: Up + Right + Front Punch, Front Kick, Back Kick
• Ice Maker: Up + Right + Back Punch
• Frostbite: Up + Right + Back Punch, Front Punch
• Freezer Burn: Up + Right + Back Punch, Back Punch
• Arctic Blast: Up + Right + Back Punch, Back Punch, Back Punch
• Balance Boost: Up + Right + Front Kick or Up + Right + Back Kick

Throws

• Shove: Forward + Throw or Forward + Front Punch + Front Kick
• NegativeZero: Throw or Front Punch + Front Kick

Breakers

• Kombo Breaker: Forward + Block

Taunts

• Taunt: Down, Down, Down, Down

Special Moves

These moves are a little more complicated, but they will do more damage or freeze opponents in place. Sub-Zero has a number of air variations to his standard attacks that make him a more threatening fighter against standard defenses.

• Ice Ball: Down, Forward, Front Punch
• Enhanced Ice Ball: Down, Forward, Front Punch + Block
• Ice Klone: Down, Away, Front Punch
• Enhanced Ice Klone: Down, Away, Front Punch + Block
• (Air) Ice Klone: Down, Away, Front Punch
• (Air) Enhanced Ice Klone: Down, Away, Front Punch + Block
• Ice Klone Charge: Away, Forward, Back Punch
• Enhanced Ice Klone Charge: Away, Front Punch, Back Punch + Block
• Ice Slide: Away, Forward, Front Kick
• Enhanced Ice Slide: Away, Forward, Front Kick + Block
• (Air) Diving Glacier: Down, Away, Back Kick
• (Air) Enhanced Diving Glacier: Down, Away, Back Kick + Block
• Deadly Vapors: Down, Forward, Back Kick
• Enhanced Deadly Vapors: Down, Right, Back Kick + Block

Fatal Blow

• Chill Out: Flip Stance + Block

Finishers

In the pre-order beta, there is no way for players to unlock more fatalities and brutalities, but more will be unlockable through a currency unlockable system similar to previous games. The one included in the beta is plenty flashy, cutting someone in half and causing them to puke their guts out.

Fatalities

• Hairline Fracture: Forward, Down, Down, Back Punch

Brutalities

• The Klassic: Down + Back Punch

These are all the currently listed moves and combos for Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat 1 during the pre-order beta and may change before the release next month. Players will likely be able to unlock more combos finishers, cosmetics, and more through the in-game currency system.