Mortal Kombat 1 Test Your Might – how to beat this MK1 minigame

Mortal Kombat 1 Test Your Might – how to beat this MK1 minigame
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Are you looking to beat Test Your Might in Mortal Kombat 1? Players can spot this iconic minigame across both the campaign and the invasion mode. While its rapid button mashing returns from earlier titles, some fans have found it a challenge to hit those targets on time. 

Since this can slow down your campaign progress, read on to learn how to conquer them. Or you could disable Test Your Might from the settings menu but you wouldn’t be here if you gave up. Here’s a primer on Mortal Kombat 1 Invasion, a mode that lets you earn new gear as you battle across multiple arenas. Progress here also lets you unlock more of the Mortal Kombat 1 fatality list.

Mortal Kombat 1 test your might: A screenshot of a character standing in front of a door in Mortal Kombat 1.

How to easily beat the Test Your Might minigame in Mortal Kombat 1?

In Mortal Kombat 1’s version of Test Your Might, rapidly mash buttons to fill a bar and press another button to clear it. To beat it easily, hold your right hand above the face buttons. Then use your Thumb, Index, Middle, and Ring fingers to constantly press these four buttons (A, X, Y, B). This can be tough for players who use a controller but it makes Test Your Might less of a hassle.

Using this method can get tiring, especially with encounters that demand you to succeed multiple times in succession. But with this trick, you should be able to clear them without too many attempts. Just be careful with your wrist. After all, there are plenty more challenges to face. Sorcerer Shang Tsung is back alongside mainstays like Baraka, Sindel, Raiden, and Liu Kang. Here are how many chapters there are in Mortal Kombat 1. Learn more about the game with our extensive Mortal Kombat 1 review.

That covers how to beat Test Your Might in Mortal Kombat 1. If you’ve just started trading blows with opponents, here’s our Mortal Kombat 1 tips guide. And if you’re wondering whom to pick, here’s a handy Mortal Kombat 1 roster tier list. NetherRealm’s latest is out on Early Access for Premium Edition owners on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. With next-gen graphics, a rebooted storyline, and some truly gruesome fatalities, head in to mangle your opponent in horrific ways this September.

What does test your might mean in Mortal Kombat?

Test Your Might is a minigame in Mortal Kombat 1 that returns from earlier titles.