How to Slide as Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat 2

To slide as Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat 2 (MK2), players must input the command Back + Back + High and Low Kick or back + LOW PUNCH + BLOCK + LOW KICK, depending on the console or version being played. This special move allows Sub-Zero to quickly close the distance to his opponent, setting up potential combos or takedowns.

Understanding Sub-Zero and His Moves

Sub-Zero, introduced in Mortal Kombat II (1993) as Kuai Liang, is a central character in the Mortal Kombat series, known for his ice-based abilities and ninja training. His moveset in MK2 includes the Ice Blast, Ground Ice, Slide, Ice Shatter, and Ice Grenade, each requiring specific button combinations to execute.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Sub-Zero’s role in Mortal Kombat II? Sub-Zero is sent by the Lin Kuei to enter the Outworld tournament and complete his brother’s unfinished task after his brother’s death in the first tournament.

2. How do you perform Sub-Zero’s first Fatality in MK2? To perform Sub-Zero’s first Fatality, players need to press forward, down, down, back punch while at medium range.

3. What is Sub-Zero’s second Fatality? Sub-Zero’s second Fatality can be performed by pressing forward, back, down, back kick while standing at close range.

4. What does Unbreakable Sub-Zero do? Unbreakable Sub-Zero has the ability to create ice shields to protect himself from attacks and ice armor to lessen chip damage, making him more suited for defensive players.

5. Who gave Sub-Zero his scar? Sub-Zero’s scar was carved by Kano, a Black Dragon mercenary, as shown in the official comic prequel for MKX.

6. How do you slide in MK2? The slide move in MK2 can be performed by inputting Back + Back + High and Low Kick or back + LOW PUNCH + BLOCK + LOW KICK.

7. Can you beat Sub-Zero? Yes, Sub-Zero can be beaten by winning the neutral game, zoning him out, and avoiding his optimal spacing up close.

8. Who does Sub-Zero fight for? Sub-Zero fights for the Lin Kuei clan and later becomes its leader, also fighting alongside Earthrealm’s warriors against the alliance of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi.

9. How to do a Fatality in MK2? Fatalities in MK2 are character-specific, with Sub-Zero’s involving ice-based killing moves that can be performed with specific button combinations at certain distances from the opponent.

10. Which Sub-Zero is in MK1? Bi-Han is the Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat 1, marking the beginning of the timeline.

11. Is Kuai Liang Scorpion in MK1? Yes, Kuai Liang is Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 1, as confirmed by the story director, Dominic Cianciolo, to refresh the relationship between characters.

12. How do you counter Sub-Zero? Countering Sub-Zero involves winning the neutral game, keeping a safe distance to avoid his rushdown tactics, and zoning him out with projectiles.

13. Who does Sub-Zero hate? Sub-Zero has a rivalry with Scorpion (Hanzo Hasashi), partly due to their clans’ history and the events that transpired between them.

14. Does Sub-Zero have a girlfriend? There is no canonical girlfriend or wife for Sub-Zero in the Mortal Kombat series, unlike some other characters who have defined relationships.

15. Why does Sub-Zero wear a mask? Sub-Zero wears a mask to hide the pain and guilt of his past actions, including the killing of Hanzo and his family, which is depicted as traumatic for him.