Mortal Kombat: Kratos Moves and Fatalities

The full details on playing Kratos in Mortal Kombat are available and we’ve got the move list, Fatalities and Combos.

Mortal kombat kratos moves

Mortal Kombat Kratos Move list

Head of Helios: Down, Back, Triangle

Notes: Stuns enemies, easily chained into combos, Enhanced version adds extra damage

Apollo’s Bow: Down, Forward, Triangle

Notes: Fires two projectiles, Enhanced version fires three

Zeus Rage: Down, Forward, X

Notes: Follow the button prompts to complete, Enhanced version adds third hit

Golden Fleece: Down, Back, Square

Notes: Parries incoming attacks, triggers counterattack, redirects projectiles

Hermes Dash: Back, Forward, Circle

Notes: Can be charged up for extra damage, will hit airborne enemies

Mortal Kombat KratosFatalities

Blade of Olympus: Down, Down, Back, Forward, Triangle (sweep distance)

Medusa’s Gaze: Down, Back, Down, Forward, Square (jump distance)

Mortal Kombat Kratos Combos

These come from Sid Shuman on the US Playstation blog

Kratos’ most damaging strings tend to open with a basic style combo, transition to the Helios Head, and conclude with an ultra-damaging Olympic Ascension juggle. With a little experimentation and a lot of hands-on time, I crafted the heavy hitting combos below. But this is just the beginning. Be sure to share your favorite Kratos combos (include a sweet name!) in the comments below, and I’ll update the list with the best community picks.

“Hellraiser”
Forward + Triangle, Helios Head, Pandora’s Soul (Forward + Circle, Back + hold Triangle), Olympic Toss (Circle in mid-air)
6 hits, 39% Damage

Note: Many of Kratos’s basic blade combos can linked into the Helios Head and even more follow-up attacks. Experiment!

“Zeus Pounce”
Jump kick, Enhanced Zeus Wrath (Down, Forward, X + R2)
5 hits, 23% Damage

Note: Kick just before you hit ground to get the best positioning.

“This is Sparta!”
Circle, Helios Head, Enhanced Hermes Dash (Back, Forward, Circle + R2)
3 hits, 23% Damage

Note: Kratos’ Circle kick leaves a perfect opening for several follow-up special attacks, including his Cestus X-ray attack.

“Sun and Moon”
Jump punch, Athena’s Fury (Triangle, Square, Triangle), Apollo’s Bow
6 hits, 20% Damage

Note: Enter the command for Apollo’s Bow quickly, before Kratos lands the last hit of Athena’s Fury.

Destroy Shao Kahn in the Ladder mode with Kratos and you’ll earn the Blades of Exile item. Cash it in at the Nekropolis to unlock Kratos’ alternate “Fear” costume — the same outfit you earn by completing God of War III.

Alternate Kratos