Mortal Kombat 1 Baraka Guide – MK1 Move List and Best Combos

Looking for a neat guide to Baraka in Mortal Kombat 1? This former antagonist turns over a new leaf in the rebooted Mortal Kombat universe. NetherRealm Studios gives this returning character some new moves and a brand-new storyline.

If you’re curious about the other characters in the main roster, here’s a Mortal Kombat 1 roster tier list. And here’s how to break combos in Mortal Kombat 1 if you’re in a pinch.

Mortal Kombat 1 Baraka Guide

This guide should get you up to speed with Baraka’s deadly bladed attacks. Unlike earlier games, the Umgadi trailer revealed that Baraka’s appearance is due to the Tarkat plague. While this character isn’t the best at stringing long combos together, Kameo fighters like Darrius and Goro can support Baraka and extend combos. A new fighting system refines the blows that your fighter can deal to various antagonist forces in this new universe. Here’s how to unlock all Kameo fighters in Mortal Kombat 1.

Before you check out all of Baraka’s moves, here’s a handy chart that will let you understand this irrespective of which platform you’re on:

Notation	Attack	PlayStation	Xbox	Nintendo Switch	PC
1	Front Punch	Square	X	Y	J
2	Back Punch	Triangle	Y	X	I
3	Front Kick	Cross	A	B	K
4	Back Kick	Circle	B	A	L

Baraka Move List

The latest iteration of the MK franchise refines its foundation but doesn’t tinker too much with what previous games got right. Moves in Mortal Kombat 1 can be classified into the following:

• Basic Attacks
• Aerial Attacks
• Throws
• Special Moves
• Fatal Blow
• Fatalities
• Brutalities

Baraka Basic Attacks

You’ll be using basic attacks to start, extend, and end combos. Here are all of Baraka’s basic attacks in Mortal Kombat 1:

• Jawripper: Front Punch
• Gutwrencher: Front Punch, Back Punch
• Lobotomizer: Front Punch, Back Punch, Front Punch
• Reflex Tester: Back, Front Punch
• Deep Cuts: Back + Front Punch, Back Punch
• Side Swipe: Down + Front Punch
• Gustbuster: Back Punch
• Gurgler: Back Punch, Front Punch
• Euthanizer: Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Punch
• Tarkatan Plunger: Forward + Back Punch
• Upper-Clawt: Down + Back Punch
• Kick Off: Front Kick
• Two-step: Front Kick, Back Kick
• Bleeding Foot: Back + Front Kick
• Battle Cry: Back + Front Kick, Front Punch
• Warrior’s Fury Back + Front Kick, Back Punch
• Heel Drop: Forward + Front Kick
• Knee Breaker: Down + Front Kick
• Quick Shave: Back Kick
• Butcher: Back Kick, Back Kick, Back Kick
• Slaughter House: Back Kick, Back Kick, Back Kick, Back Kick, Back Kick, Back Kick
• Cut Down: Back + Back Kick
• Muay Kry: Back + Back Kick
• Shove Off: Back + Back Kick, Back Kick
• Klean Kuts: Down + Back Kick

Baraka Aerial Attacks

With Mortal Kombat 1’s renewed focus on aerial combat, use Baraka’s new moves to keep foes airborne. Here are Baraka’s aerial attacks in MK1:

• Quick Palm: Forward + Up + Front Punch
• Set: Forward + Up + Front Punch, Back Punch
• Spike: Forward + Up + Front Punch, Back Punch, Front Punch
• Hellish Heel: Forward + Up + Front Punch, Back Kick
• Bird Slayer: Forward + Up + Back Punch
• Star Kicker: Forward + Up + Back Punch, Back Kick
• Karnivorous Kick: Forward + Up + Front Kick or Back Kick

Baraka Throws

Here are Baraka’s throws in Mortal Kombat 1:

• Shove: Forward + Throw or Front Punch + Front Kick
• Quick Taste: Throw or Front Punch + Front Kick

Baraka Breakers and Taunts

A Kombo Breaker lets you escape combos at the cost of all three charges of your Super Meter. Taunts let you distract your enemies, prompting them to mess up. Here are Baraka’s Breakers and Taunts:

• Kombo Breaker: Forward + Block
• Taunts: Down, Down, Down, Down

Baraka Special Moves

Baraka has special moves that can rapidly drain an enemy health bar. Here are Baraka’s special moves in MK1:

• Bleeding Blade: Back, Forward, Front Punch
• (Air) Blade Sparks: Down, Back, Front Punch
• Stab Stab: Down, Back, Front Punch
• Stab Stab Chuck: Down, Back, Front Punch, Hold Back
• Baraka Barrage: Down, Forward, Back Punch
• (Air) Death Spin: Down, Forward, Front Punch
• Chop Chop: Back, Forward, Front Kick
• Extended Chop Chop: Block

Baraka Fatal Blow

Here’s Baraka’s Fatal Blow move that can be triggered at low health:

• Shishkabob: Flip Stance + Block

Baraka Fatalities

Each MK1 character has two fatalities so far. Here’s how to unlock fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1. These finishers are the gory spectacles that celebrate this franchise’s penchant for violence. Here are Baraka’s fatalities in MK1:

• Split Decision: Back, Forward, Down, Front Punch
• Second Fatality: Forward, Back, Down, Back Kick

Baraka Brutalities

Here’s how to unlock and do a brutality in Mortal Kombat 1. Initially, players will only be able to do a single type of brutality. As you progress forward, you will unlock new brutalities for characters. Here are Baraka’s brutalities in Mortal Kombat 1:

• The Klassic: Down + Back Punch

Best combos for Baraka in Mortal Kombat 1

Now that you know all the moves, here are Baraka’s best combos in MK1:

• Bleeding Blade is a ranged projectile that can also be enhanced. While it deals damage over time, it also increases chip damage, letting you dial up the offensive.
• Baraka Barrage is another heavy hitter that can be enhanced to launch an enemy into the air. You can then extend your combo with other attacks.
• While Baraka doesn’t have super long strings, he can use Kameo fighters like Scorpion, Motaro, or Sareena to extend his combos.
• Klean Kuts is a good poke with range and is safe on block so use it often.

That covers how to play Baraka in Mortal Kombat 1. This outworld character uses his painful swipes and blade charges to deal some incredible damage. Denizens of Outworld have a different reason for the Tarkatans having their grisly appearance this time: Tarkat disease.

The game starts off with fire god Liu Kang gathering Earthrealm warriors like Kung Lao, Johnny Cage, Raiden, Kenshi, and the Lin Kuei clan for a tournament. While Sindel rules Outworld this time, you’ll still get to fight familiar characters across game modes like Kitana, Tanya, and Li Mei.

Like other earlier antagonists, Havik, Reptile, Shang Tsung, and General Shao also have new stories in the game’s Story Mode. For more on the game’s story and modes, check out our Mortal Kombat 1 review. If you’re just starting the game, here are some helpful Mortal Kombat 1 tips and tricks.

If you want to try some god powers instead, we’ve got a Mortal Kombat 1 Liu Kang guide. MK1 is out on PC, PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The upcoming Kombat pack adds characters like Homelander, Omni-man, Peacemaker, and other newcomers to the franchise. 

Is Baraka good in mk1?

Baraka is a good pick for beginners in MK1.