Mortal Kombat 1 Li Mei Guide – MK1 Move List and Best Combos

Looking for a handy guide on Li Mei in Mortal Kombat 1? As the first Constable of Outworld, she’s responsible for maintaining law and order while being among the contestants in the Mortal Kombat tournament. Older fans will recognize that she’s got some slick new moves.

Players looking for other options can check out our Mortal Kombat 1 roster tier list. And here’s how to solve every Invasion Klue in Mortal Kombat 1 to discover its secrets.

Mortal Kombat 1 Li Mei Guide

With solid mobility options and aerial combos, Li Mei is a force to be reckoned with. While she does have good set ups and ranged attacks, a Kameo fighter can account for her weaknesses. Here’s how to unlock all Kameo fighters in Mortal Kombat 1. And if you’re looking for some divine powers, here’s our Mortal Kombat 1 Liu Kang guide.

Before you check out all of Li Mei’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
1	Front Punch	Square	X	Y
2	Back Punch	Triangle	Y	X
3	Front Kick	Cross	A	B
4	Back Kick	Circle	B	A

Li Mei 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

Li Mei Basic Attacks

You’ll be using basic attacks to start, extend, and end combos so keep track of Li Mei’s moves. Here are all of Li Mei’s basic attacks in Mortal Kombat 1:

• Warrior’s Strike: Front Punch
• Forces of Light: Front Punch, Back Punch
• Seeking Sanctuary: Front Punch, Back Punch, Back Kick
• Low Jab: Down + Front Punch
• Light Hook: Back Punch
• Seasoned Warrior: Back Punch, Front Punch
• Against The Rope: Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Kick
• Double Palm: Back + Back Punch
• Nova Burst: Back + Back Punch, Front Punch
• Hammering Uppercut: Down + Back Punch
• Flick Kick: Front Kick
• High Heel: Back + Front Kick
• No Holds Barred: Back + Front Kick, Back Kick
• Low Spin: Forward + Front Kick
• Low Spin (Cancel): Forward + Front Kick (Hold Front Kick)
• Stiletto Stab: Down + Front Kick
• Broken Pedicure: Back Kick
• Rough Zuffa: Back Kick, Front Kick
• Pankration Champion: Back Kick, Front Kick, Front Punch, Back Punch
• Calculated: Back Kick, Front Kick, Back Kick
• Clean Sweep: Back + Back Kick
• Sliding In: Forward + Back Kick
• Kick Precision: Forward + Back Kick, Front Kick
• Lion Tail: Forward + Back Kick, Back Kick
• Shin Breaker: Down + Back Kick

Li Mei Aerial Attacks

With Mortal Kombat 1’s fresh focus on aerial combat, learn how to keep your enemies reeling in the air. Here are Li Mei’s aerial attacks in MK1:

• Palm Push: ForwardUp + Front Punch
• Rebel: ForwardUp + Front Punch, Front Kick
• For Freedom: FowardUp + Front Punch, Front Kick, Back Kick
• Straight Punch: FowardUp + Back Punch
• Fierce Fist: FowardUp + Back Punch, Front Punch
• Determination: FowardUp + Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Punch
• Flying Fury: FowardUp + Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Punch, Front Punch
• Side Kick: FowardUp + Back Punch or FowardUp + Back Kick

Li Mei Throws

Here are Li Mei’s throws in Mortal Kombat 1:

• Shove: Forward + Throw or Forward + Front Punch + Front Kick
• The Lion’s Appetizer: Throw or Front Punch + Front Kick

Li Mei Breakers and Taunts

A Kombo Breaker breaks enemy combos at the massive cost of three charges of your Super Meter. Taunts let you aggravate your enemies. Here are Li Mei’s Breakers and Taunts:

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

Li Mei Special Moves

Li Mei’s sweet powers pair well with her other basic moves, letting her challenge any fighter in MK1’s roster. Here are Li Mei’s special moves in Mortal Kombat 1:

• Nova Blast: Back, Forward, Front Punch
• Enhanced Nova Blast: Back, Forward, Front Punch+Block
• (Air) Nova Blast: Back, Forward, Front Punch
• (Air) Enhanced Nova Blast: Back, Forward, Front Punch+Block
• Sky Lantern: Down, Back, Back Punch
• Foo Tang: Down, Back, Front Kick
• Enhanced Foo Tang: Down, Back, Front Kick + Block
• Chain Reaction: Back, Forward, Back Kick
• Enhanced Chain Reaction: Back, Forward, Back Kick + Block
• (Air) Flipping Heel Kick: Down, Back, Back Kick
• (Air) Enhanced Flipping Heel Kick: Down, Back, Back Kick + Block

Li Mei Fatal Blow

These button combinations are the same for all MK1 characters. Here’s Li Mei’s Fatal Blow:

• The Lion’s Feast: Flip Stance + Block

Li Mei 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 taste for violence. Here are Li Mei’s fatalities in MK1:

• Roman Candle: Forward, Back, Forward, Front Kick
• Happy New Year: Back, Forward, Down, Back Kick 

Li Mei 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 in the game, you will pick up new brutalities for characters. Here are Li Mei’s brutalities in Mortal Kombat 1:

• The Klassic: Down + Back Punch

Best combos for Li Mei in Mortal Kombat 1

As a defender of Outworld, here are the best combo strings you can pull off as Li Mei in MK1:

• Sliding In is a low starter with the potential for a safe overhead follow up attack. This can be used to start combos before using more powerful attacks.
• While moves like Nova Blast and Chain Reaction deal solid damage, try to end combos with them as you can’t start combos with them. Use Kameo fighters to extend combos instead.
• Sky Lantern might seem ordinary but it effectively traps your enemy on the group. If they touch it, they are damaged and launched, making it perfect for starting combos on opponents. 

That covers how to use Li Mei in Mortal Kombat 1. Her fatality involves setting a spark to the intestine from your opponent’s abdomen like a fuse makes for an interesting fireworks display. Here are some neat Mortal Kombat 1 tips and tricks for beginners. Check out our how to beat Test Your Might in Mortal Kombat 1 to clear this minigame. Our Mortal Kombat 1 review praised NetherRealm’s refinements and additions. It’s already out on PlayStation (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Will Li Mei be in mk1?

Yes, Li Mei is a playable character in MK1.