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

Looking for a guide to Sindel in Mortal Kombat 1? Sindel’s deadly hair attacks and sonic screams return in the reborn Mortal Kombat universe. But instead of being an antagonist like in earlier MK titles, she is now the ruler of Outworld.

Her daughters Mileena and Kitana are still elite fighters and Shao Kahn is now her general. Take a look at the other characters in our Mortal Kombat 1 roster tier list. And here’s how to do an easy fatality in Mortal Kombat 1 if the button combinations are tough to remember.

Mortal Kombat 1 Sindel Guide

This guide will show you how to utilize Sindel, the empress of Outworld, against opponents. While her sonic attacks return in the game, she has new moves too. Her power of levitation is a very unique mechanic that can help her fighting prowess. Her combos can be extended with Kameo fighters like Sonya, Stryker, Kano, and Cyrax, a new fighting system that complements the main fighter with a range of support moves. Sindel can also dominate the enemy’s Kameos, forcing them to stick to the gameplay style of their playable fighters.

Here’s how to unlock all Kameo fighters in Mortal Kombat 1. Her previous incarnations might have done immeasurable harm to Earthrealm, but things are different in the new timeline. The rulers of Outworld trailer gave us a glimpse of that. While there still is a tournament, Liu Kang brings in Earthrealm’s heroes like Smoke, Johnny Cage, Scorpion, Kung Lao, and Raiden only to maintain the peace. And SIndel doesn’t take part with her hair whip directly, instead delegating it to a champion or two.

Before you check out all of Sindel’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

Sindel 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

Sindel Basic Attacks

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

• Mother Knows Best: Front Punch
• Kiss The Ring: Front Punch, Front Punch
• Splitting Hairs: Front Punch, Front Punch, Front Punch
• Shear Genius: Forward + Front Punch
• Follicular Homicide: Forward + Front Punch, Front Kick
• Royal Pain: Down + Front Punch
• Hair-Triggered: Back Punch
• Turning Heel: Back Punch, Back Kick
• Royal Dismissal: Back Punch, Back Kick, Back Kick
• Beneath Me: Back + Back Punch
• Divine Decree: Back + Back Punch, Front Kick
• Off The Top: Back + Back Punch, Front Kick, Back Punch
• Protect The Matriarch: Down + Back Punch
• Reign Check: Front Kick
• Split Kick: Front Kick, Front Kick
• Ascending The Throne: Back + Front Kick
• Brush With Death: Down + Front Kick
• Handstand: Back Kick
• Flippy Flip: Forward + Back Kick
• Bow Before Me: Forward + Back Kick, Front Kick
• (Close) Bow Before Me: Forward + Back Kick, Front Kick, Hold Back
• (Far) Bow Before Me: Forward + Back Kick, Front Kick, Hold Forward
• Tripping Bangs: Back + Back Kick
• Bend The Knee: Down + Back Kick

Sindel Aerial Attacks

With Mortal Kombat 1’s focus on aerial combat, lash out and knock enemies into the air for some new combo opportunities. Here are Sindel’s aerial attacks in MK1:

• Queen’s Gambit: Forward + Up + Front Punch
• Front Stroke: Forward + Up + Front Punch, Front Punch
• House Of Sindel: Forward + Up + Front Punch, Front Punch, Front Kick
• Voluminous Smack: Forward + Up + Back Punch
• Bodied: Forward + Up + Back Punch, Front Kick
• Edeninan Dip: Forward + Up + Back Punch, Front Kick, Front Kick
• Purple Panic: Forward + Up + Front Kick or Back Kick

Sindel Throws

Here are Sindel’s throws in Mortal Kombat 1:

• Shove: Forward + Throw or Front Punch + Front Kick
• Mane Squeeze: Throw or Front Punch + Front Kick

Sindel Breakers and Taunts

A Kombo Breaker lets you free yourself from combos for three charges of your Super Meter. Taunts let you annoy your enemies, prompting them to mess up. Here are Sindel’s Breakers and Taunts:

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

Sindel Special Moves

Sindel has some sweet special moves that can cause massive damage to her foes. These moves can be enhanced for special animations and effects. Here are Sindel’s special moves in Mortal Kombat 1:

• Low Hairball: Down, Back, Front Punch
• Hairball: Down, Forward, Back Punch
• (Air) Hairball: Down, Forward, Back Punch
• Scream: Back, Forward, Back Punch
• (Air) Levitate: Down, Back, Back Punch
• Inspire: Down, Back, Front Kick
• Queen’s Kommand: Down, Back, Back Kick
• Kartwheel: Down, Forward, Back Kick

Sindel Fatal Blow

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

• Snatched: Flip Stance + Block

Sindel 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 Sindel’s fatalities in MK1:

• Hair Comes Trouble: Down, Back, Down, Front Punch
• Second Fatality: Back, Forward, Back, Back Punch

Sindel 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 Sindel’s brutalities in Mortal Kombat 1:

• The Klassic: Down + Back Punch

Best combos for Sindel in Mortal Kombat 1

Here are the best combos to master Sindel’s moves in Mortal Kombat 1:

• Scream is a great way to start or extend combos. You can continue a combo with moves like Bow Before Me to mount some pressure on your opponents.
• Kameo fighters like Jax or Darrius can help you extend combos too. Sindel’s Inspire move reduces their cooldowns, letting you summon their aid more often in combat.
• House of Sindel is a solid combo ender that deals solid damage. You can also use Levitate at the end to protect yourself from the next attack.

That covers how to play Sindel in Mortal Kombat 1. The game also features iconic characters like Motaro and Shujinko as Kameo fighters. As for the new timeline, expect new story arcs from Outworld characters like General Shao, Li Mei, Tanya, Mileena, and Princess Kitana. If you’re just picking up the game, check out some Mortal Kombat 1 tips and tricks. And here’s how to unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1. Villains like Reptile, Baraka, and Quan Chi also have reworked storylines.

For a better idea of what the game offers, here’s our detailed Mortal Kombat 1 review. If you want to try another Outworld character, here’s our Mortal Kombat 1 Mileena guide. The game is out on PC, PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. NetherRealm Studios also offered Shang Tsung as a playable character if you pre-ordered the game.

Is Sindel good in mk1?

Yes, Sindel is a benevolent ruler in MK1.