How to escape throws in Mortal Kombat 1? (MK1)

How to escape throws in Mortal Kombat 1? Since throws are unblockable in Mortal Kombat 1, they’re specifically used to shake up defensive opponents. But there’s a way to escape throws if you time your moves right. 

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How to escape throws in Mortal Kombat 1

Escape a forward throw with a Back Kick/Back Punch and a back throw with a Front Kick/Front Punch in Mortal Kombat 1. Considering that you need to react quickly, it’s usually down to luck. In terms of frame data, you’ll need to hit the right button within a few frames. But if you see an opponent moving towards you, it’s usually a good idea to use a Back Kick or Back Punch against grabs. 

Here’s how an opponent like Scorpion or Reiko can perform a throw or grab in MK1:

• Forward Throw: Forward + Front Kick + Front Punch
• Back Throw: Front Kick + Front Punch

Mortal Kombat 1 move notation chart

If you’re wondering how to escape throws, here’s a handy input 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

That covers how to escape throws in Mortal Kombat 1. Fire god Liu Kang brings in heroes of Earthrealm like Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Raiden, Kung Lao, and Smoke to Outworld for a tournament in the rebooted Mortal Kombat universe.

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