Cheat Codes:
Unlock the following cheat functions by entering the corresponding cheat codes at the versus screen. Note: Player one must enter the first three digits and player two must enter the last three digits:
CHEAT FUNCTION – CHEAT CODE
Armless Kombat – 911-911
Blocking Disabled – 020-020
Breakers Disabled – 090-090
Dark Kombat – 022-022
Double Dash – 391-193
Dream Kombat – 222-555
Enhance Moves Disabled – 051-150
Explosive Kombat – 227-227
Foreground Objects Disabled – 001-001
Headless Kombat – 808-808
Health Recovery – 012-012
Hyper Fighting – 091-091
Invisible Kombat – 770-770
Jumping Disabled – 831-831
Kombos Disabled – 931-931
No Blood – 900-900
Power Bars Disabled – 404-404
Psycho Kombat – 707-707
Quick Uppercut Recovery – 303-303
Rainbow Kombat – 234-234
Sans Power – 044-440
Silent Kombat – 300-300
Specials Disabled – 731-731
Super Recovery – 123-123
Throwing Disabled – 100-100
Throwing Encouraged – 010-010
Tournament Mode – 111-111
Unlimited Super Meter – 466-466
Vampire Kombat – 424-424
XRays Disabled – 242-242
Zombie Kombat – 666-666
Unlockable secret battles:
Unlock the following secret battles by performing the corresponding tasks in Arcade mode:
BATTLE – HOW TO UNLOCK
Secret “Jade” battle – Get a double flawless victory and perform a fatality on Shang Tsung when battling against him.
Secret “Noob Saibot” battle – When you see Noob in “The Temple” stage’s background, win that battle without using [Block].
Secret “Reptile” battle – On “The Pit 2 (Night)” stage, wait until a shadowy figure flies across the moon, then get a double flawless victory and perform a stage fatality.
Secret “Smoke” battle – On “The Living Forest” stage, wait until Smoke appears behind one of the trees then immediately press Down Away repeatedly.
Unlock Cyber SubZero:
Complete half of the chapters in Story mode.
Unlock Quan Chi:
Complete all of the chapters in Story mode.
Mileena’s Fleshpit alternate costume:
Complete level 300 of the Challenge Tower.
Krypt bonus locations:
Obtain the following bonuses at the corresponding locations:
Deadlands
5. Jade Fatality
7. Reptile Alternate Costume
15. Johnny Cage Alternate Costume
21. Ermac Fatality
28. Sheeva Alternate Costume
37. Kabal Fatality
40. Baraka Alternate Costume
47. Sketor Alternate Costume
56. Stryker Alternate Costume
63. Quan Chi Alternate Costume
69. Kitana Alternate Costume
88. Kabal Alternate Costume
92. Jax Fatality
101. Shang Tsung Alternate Costume
110. Nightwolf Alternate Costume
119. Scopion Alternate Costume
120. Cyrax Fatality
Bloodmarsh
2. Mileena Fatality
5. Noob Saibot Alternate Costume
8. Noob Saibot Fatality
14. Raiden Fatality
19. Sindel Alternate Costume
23. Kitana Fatality
26. Smoke Fatality
35. Sonya Fatality
38. Kung Lao Alternate Costume
44. Sindel Fatality
50. Jade Alternate Costume
57. Stryker Fatality
63. Cyber Sub-Zero Fatality
68. Ermac Alternate Costume
72. Scorpion Fatality
82. Smoke Alternate Costume
Meadow of Despair
2. Nightwolf Fatality
6. Cyrax Alternate Costume
11. Sektor Fatality
14. Raiden Alternate Costume
21. Sheeva Fatality
25. Kano Alternate Costume
31. Kung Lao Fatality
36. Jax Alternate Costume
42. Reptile Fatality
51. Sub-Zero Fatality
54. Sub-Zero Alternate Costume
Hollow of Infestation
4. Baraka Fatality
8. Liu Kang Alternate Costume
12. Shang Tsung Fatality
18. Kano Fatality
22. Sonya Alternate costume
28. Liu Kang Fatality
33. Mileena Alternate Costume
39. Quan Chi Fatality
Fatalities:
Perform the following fatalities by executing the corresponding button sequences:
Baraka
Take A Spin: Press Forward(2), Down(2), X when in sweeping distance.
Up The Middle: Press Away, Forward, Down, Forward, Square when in sweeping distance.
Cyber Sub-Zero
Brain Freeze: Press Down(2), Away, Down, Square when in jumping distance.
Kold Fusion: Press Down, Away, Down, Forward, Triangle when in jumping distance.
Cyrax
Babality: Press Down, Forward, Away, Triangle when in jumping distance.
Buzz Kill: Press Forward, Down, Forward, Away, Triangle when touching.
Nothing But Net: Press Away, Down, Away, Forward, Square when in jumping distance.
Ermac
Mind Over Splatter: Press Down, Up, Down(2), R2 when in jumping distance.
Pest Control: Press Forward, Away, Forward, Down, Circle when in jumping distance.
Stage Fatality: Press Down, Up, Down(2), X.
Jade
Half Mast: Press Away, Down, Away, Down, Circle when in sweeping distance.
Head-A-Rang: Press Up(2), Down, Forward, Square when in fullscreen distance.
Stage Fatality: Press Away, Forward, Down, R2.
Jax
Smash And Grab: Press Away, Forward(2), Away, Triangle when touching.
Three Points!: Press Forward(2), Away, Down, X when in sweeping distance.
Stage Fatality: Press Down, Forward, Down, Square.
Johnny Cage
And The Winner Is!…: Press Down, Forward, Down, Forward, Circle when in sweeping distance.
Heads Up!: Press Forward(2), Away, Down, X when close.
Kabal
Hook Up: Press Away, Forward, Away, Forward, Square when in sweeping distance.
It Takes Guts: Press Down(2), Away, Forward, R2 when in sweeping distance.
Kano
Eat Your Heart Out: Press Down(2), Forward, Away, Circle when in sweeping distance.
Heartbreak: Press Away, Down, Away, Forward, Square when in sweeping distance.
Kitana
Fan Opener: Press Down(2), Away, Forward, Triangle when close.
Splitting Headache: Press Forward, Down, Forward, Away, X sweeping distance.
Kung Lao
Hat Trick: Press Away, Forward(2), Away, Triangle when in sweeping distance.
Razor’s Edge: Press Down(2), Forward, Away, Square when in sweeping distance.
Liu Kang
Fist Of Flame: Press Forward, Away, Down(2), X when in sweeping distance.
The Beast Within: Press Down(2), Forward, Down, Circle when in jumping distance.
Mileena
Be Mine: Press Away, Forward, Away, Forward, Triangle when in jumping distance.
Rip Off: Press Away, Forward, Away, Down, X when in jumping distance.
Nightwolf
Ascension: Press Down(2), Forward, Away, Square when in sweeping distance.
Little Off The Top: Press Down, Forward, Down, Away, Circle when in jumping distance.
Noob
As One: Press Down(2), Away, Down, R2 when in sweeping distance.
Make A Wish: Press Away, Forward, Away, Down, Circle when in sweeping distance.
Quan Chi
‘Beat Down’: Press Forward(2), Down(2), Square when in sweeping distance.
On Your Knees: Press Down, Forward, Down, Forward, Circle when in sweeping distance.
Raiden
Just A Scratch: Press Down, Forward, Down, Forward, Square when in sweeping distance.
Transplant: Press Away, Forward(2), Down, Circle when in sweeping distance.
Reptile
Acid Yak: Press Forward(2), Down, Up, X when in sweeping distance.
Weight Loss: Press Down(2), Forward, Away, Square when in sweeping distance.
Scorpion
Nether Gates: Press Away, Forward, Away, X when touching.
Split Descision: Press Forward, Down, Forward, Triangle when touching.
Toasty! (Classic): Press Down, Up(2), Triangle when in jumping distance. Note: Requires Scorpion’s alternate costume.
Sheeva
Lend A Hand: Press Forward, Away, Forward, Away, Circle when in sweeping distance.
Stripped Down: Press Forward, Down(2), Forward, Square when in sweeping distance.
Sindel
Migraine: Press Away, Forward, Down, Forward, Square when in sweeping distance.
Mouthful: Press Away, Forward, Up, Triangle when in sweeping distance.
Sektor
Robo-Sek: Press Forward, Down, Away, Forward, X when in fullscreen distance.
The Scarecrow: Press Down(2), Forward, Away, Square when in fullscreen distance.
Shang Tsung
Bang Bang!: Press Down, Away, Down, Forward, X when in jumping distance.
Identity Theft: Press Down(2), Away, Down, Triangle when in jumping distance.
Smoke
Smoked Out: Press Away, Forward, Away, Forward, Square when in sweeping distance.
Tremor: Press Away(2), Down, Forward, Triangle when in sweeping distance.
Sonya Blade
Kut-Throat: Press Down, Away, Forward, Away, Circle when in sweeping distance.
Scissor Split: Press Down(2), Away, Forward, Square when in jumping distance.
Stryker
Have A Blast: Press Down, Forward, Down, Forward, R2 when in sweeping distance.
Time Served: Press Forward, Down, Forward, X when in sweeping distance.
Sub-Zero
Have An Ice Day: Press Away, Forward, Down, Forward, Circle when in sweeping distance.
Spinal Smash: Press Down, Away, Down, Forward, Triangle when in sweeping distance.
Arcade color schemes:
Press Start while highlighting a character, then press A for the original Arcade version color scheme. Press Start again to switch to the alternate color scheme.
Guaranteed Goro in Ladder mode:
Select a character for Ladder mode, then hold BACK while choosing a difficulty setting. The game will set Goro as the boss fight, instead of Kintaro.
Alternate music:
Press ‘Start while selecting a stage in Versus mode. Shao Kahn laugh, indicating that the stage’s music will be replaced with a song from a previous Mortal Kombat title. Note: The following stages have no alternate soundtrack:
Desert, The Flesh Pits
Hell, Rooftop (Dusk)
Shao Kahn’s Throne Room
Shang Tsung’s Gardens
Shang Tsung’s Gardens (Night)
The Bell Tower.
The Courtyard (Night)
Skip Krypt animation:
Press X when unlocking anything in the Krypt to skip the animation, allowing for faster browsing.
Secret chest in Hollow of Infestation:
About half way down the wall, next to the Hollow of Infestation, access the Krypt map by pressing TRIANGLE. Then, exit the map by holding CIRCLE. When you see “SEC2” appear at the bottom of your screen, press X to purchase it and receive 5,000 Koins.
Secret chest in Meadow of Despair:
In the Krypt, return through the Meadow of Despair toward the Nekropolis until you cannot walk anymore. Go slightly to the right so that the stairs going up to the Nekropolis are about half on the screen. Then, go to the map that shows you all of the Krypt areas and your marker will show where you are standing. Hold CIRCLE to exit and return to the Krypt to see “SEC 4” on the screen. Purchase it and a chest will appear from the ground containing 5,000 Koins. Note: You might have to try a few times to get the positioning correct.
Shao Kahn in Story mode hint:
To easily defeat Shao Kahn in the final battle, retreat as you would normally. He will then do one of three actions; throw the spear, throw the hammer, or laugh/taunt. When he throws the hammer or taunts, teleport behind him and quickly uppercut him, then retreat again. When he throws the spear, teleport at the first possible instant and uppercut. If you are too slow, he will turn and attack. The best way to attack when he throws the spear is to teleport and jump over his head to dodge his attack, then deliver a drop kick followed immediately by the Electric Fly. Always retreat after each hit. Also, duck to dodge the spear instead of blocking, which will save you from losing health.
Shao Kahn in normal ladder hint:
When fighting Shao Kahn in the normal ladder, defeat him easily by simply backing up continually. When he taunts or throws his spear, he is open for projectile attacks. Teleports are also useful. Be sure to retreat after each hit you land.
Challenge Tower level 300 hint:
Select anyone and keep losing, just don’t pause and retry. Instead, select “Retry” when you lose. The difficulty will drop and you will start regenerating health between fights. Once you lose ten to fifteen fights, the AI pretty much just stands still.
Krypt Screensaver:
Remain idle for about twenty minutes while visiting the Krypt until a scary demon-like creature appears and makes a loud noise. You can also hear it scurry around behind you.
“Hide And Seek” achievement hint:
On “The Living Forest” stage in Arcade mode, repeatedly press DOWN ? SELECT when you see Smoke pop out from behind one of the trees to have classic Smoke challenge you. This will earn you the “Hide And Seek” achievement or trophy. Note: Win 2,000 coins for defeating him.
“Pit Master” achievement hint:
On “The Pit 2” (Night) stage in Arcade mode, get a double flawless victory and perform a stage fatality after a shadowy figure flies across the moon to have classic Reptile challenge you. This will also earn you the “Pit Master” achievement. Note: Win 5,000 coins for defeating him.
“You Found Me!” achievement hint:
When fighting Shang Tsung in Arcade mode, get a double flawless victory and perform a fatality to have classic Jade challenge you in Goro’s Lair. This will earn you the “You Found Me!” achievement. Note: Win 5,000 coins for defeating her.
“Brotherhood Of Shadow” achievement trophy hint:
When Noob Saibot is standing in the background during a fight in the “Temple” (Cathedral) stage in Arcade mode, win all rounds without blocking. Classic Noob Saibot will challenge you and you’ll get 1,000 coins for defeating him. Note: To get classic Noob Saibot to appear, return to the player selection screen and begin the match again. Repeat until he appears.
Trophies:
Bronze trophies
Halfway There! – Complete Story Mode 50%.
A For Effort – Complete Tutorial Mode.
Fatality! – Perform a Fatality!.
Block This! – Perform a 10-hit combo with any fighter.
The Grappler – Perform every fighter’s forward and backwards throws.
Where’s The Arcade? – Complete Arcade Ladder with Any Fighter.
Ladder Master – Complete Arcade Ladder on max difficulty without using a continue.
Don’t Jump! – Win A Ranked Online Match without jumping.
What Does This Button Do?? – Complete Arcade Ladder without blocking (allowed to continue).
Tough Guy! – Win an Online Match.
Robots Rule! – Win Arcade Tag Ladder with robot Sektor and Cyrax.
Cyber Challenger – Complete 100 Online Matches .
Humiliation – Get a Flawless Victory in an Online Match.
You Will Learn Respect! – Earn 1000 Respect Points via king of the hill Matches.
Undertaker – Unlock 50% of the Krypt.
License to Kill – Complete Fatality Trainer.
Ultimate Respect! – Earn 2500 Respect Points via king of the hill Matches.
Throws Are For Champs – Perform 8 throws in an Online Ranked Match.
e-X-cellent! – Successfully land every playable fighter’s X-Ray.
Luck Be A Lady – Get all MK Dragons in Test Your Luck.
I ‘Might’ Be the Strongest – Complete all Test Your Might mini-game challenges.
Dim Mak! – Complete all Test Your Strike mini-game challenges.
These Aren’t My Glasses! – Complete all Test Your Sight mini-game challenges.
Tower Apprentice – Complete 25 Tower missions.
Tag, You’re It! – Perform and land a Tag Combo.
Cold Fusion – Unlock Hidden Fighter ‘Cyber Sub-Zero’.
Best…Alternate…Ever! – Unlock Mileena’s 3rd Alternate Costume.
Complet-ality – Perform 1 of each type of ‘-ality’.
Finish Him? – Perform any fighter’s hidden finishing move.
Quan-Tease – Unlock Hidden Fighter ‘Quan Chi’.
You Found Me! – Discover and fight Hidden Kombatant 1 in Arcade Ladder.
Hide and Seek – Discover and fight Hidden Kombatant 2 in Arcade Ladder.
Pit Master – Discover and fight Hidden Kombatant 3 in Arcade Ladder.
Brotherhood of Shadow – Discover and fight Hidden Kombatant 4 in Arcade Ladder.
Silver trophies
Back In Time… – Complete Story Mode 100%.
Arcade Champion – Complete Arcade Ladder with All Fighters.
Finish What You Start! – Perform a Fatality with all playable fighters.
The Competitor – Complete 200 Versus matches (online OR offline).
Outstanding! – Win 10 Ranked Online Matches in a row.
Wavenet… – Win 100 total Online Matches.
The Krypt Keeper – Unlock 100% of the Krypt.
There Will Be Blood! – Spill 10000 pints of blood.
There Can Be Only One! – Win 10 king of the hill Matches in a row.
Turtle! – Win both rounds with timer running out in an Online Ranked Match.
I’m Not Dead Yet! – Comeback with under 10% health in an Online Ranked Match.
You’ve Got Style! – Unlock all Alternate Costumes.
My Kung Fu Is Strong – Gain Mastery of 1 Fighter.
Tower Master – Complete all Tower missions.
Ultimate Humiliation – Perform every fighter’s hidden finishing move.
Gold trophy
My Kung Fu Is Stronger – Gain Mastery of All Fighters.
Platinum trophy
Platinum Trophy – Earn all Bronze, Silver, and Gold trophies.