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Baraka has been a staple of theMortal Kombatfranchise since the second game, instantly becoming a fan favorite with his fierce playstyle and Tarkatan disease. InMortal Kombat 1, Baraka retains his fighting style, choosing to fight at close range while being able to take care of himself at further ranges.
This time around, Baraka has tugged at heartstrings inLiu Kang’snew timeline, in whichMortal Kombat 1takes place.Diseased and forced out of his home,Baraka helps Liu Kang and the rest of the gang against Shang Tsung. Fans looking to ‘main’ Baraka won’t find it too difficult to master the character but will want to ensure that they practice his unique combos.
X OR Circle
A OR B
FK OR BK
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Guard
Bleeding Blade, Blade Sparks, Stab Stab, Baraka Barrage, Death Spin, and Chop Chop can be enhanced with Meter by adding the ‘guard’ button at the end of the input.
Baraka Combos in Mortal Kombat 1
Baraka is a master at performing combos on the enemy; his combos are fairly simple, while he has the potential to deal loads of damage with his more difficult strings. The key to utilizing Baraka’s strings is to understand the technicalities of his special moves while also being knowledgeable about his best starters.
Baraka has a harder time coming up with combos from medium to far ranges, making players rely on rushing the opponent down to throw out Baraka’s monstrous combos. That’s not to say Baraka is unable to combo from afar, as with the right Kameos and special moves utilized, Baraka can easily close in on the enemy.
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Bread-and-Butter (Cyrax Kameo)
Triangle, Square, Enhanced Baraka Barrage, Back + X, Square, Forward-Dash, Triangle, Square, Baraka Barrage, Back + Kameo, Jump, Square, Circle, Death Spin
Y, X, Enhanced Baraka Barrage, Back + A, X, Forward-Dash, Y, X, Baraka Barrage, Back + Kameo, Jump, X, B, Death Spin
BP, FP, Enhanced Baraka Barrage, Back + FK, FP, Forward-Dash, BP, FP, Baraka Barrage, Back + Kameo, Jump, FP, BK, Death Spin
X, Y, Enhanced Baraka Barrage, Back + B, Y, Forward-Dash, X, Y, Baraka Barrage, Back + Kameo, Jump, Y, A, Death Spin
300 Meterless
Back + X, Square, Forward-Jump, Square, Circle, Triangle, Square, Chop Chop
Back + A, X, Forward-Jump, X, B, Y, X, Chop Chop
Back + FK, FP, Forward-Jump, FP, BK, BP, FK, Chop Chop
Back + B, Y, Forward-Jump, Y, A, X, Y, Chop Chop
Swap Sides
Back + X, Square, Forward-Jump, Square, Circle, Triangle, Square, Chop Chop Chuck
Back + A, X, Forward-Jump, X, B, Y, X, Chop Chop Chuck
Back + FK, FP, Forward-Jump, FP, BK, BP, FK, Chop Chop Chuck
Back + B, Y, Forward-Jump, Y, A, X, Y, Chop Chop Chuck
Overhead Combo
Forward + X, Back + X, Square, Forward-Dash, Triangle, Square, Baraka Barrage
Forward + A, Back + A, X, Forward-Dash, Y, X, Baraka Barrage
Forward + FK, Back + FK, FP, Forward-Dash, BP, FP, Baraka Barrage
Forward + B, Back + B, Y, Forward-Dash, X, Y, Baraka Barrage
Fatal Blow Combo
Back + X, Square, Back + X, Square, Forward-Dash, Triangle, Square, Fatal Blow
Back + A, X, Back + A, X, Forward-Dash, Y, X, Fatal Blow
Back + FK, FP, Back + FK, FP, Forward-Dash, BP, FP, Fatal Blow
Back + B, Y, Back + B, Y, Forward-Dash, X, Y, Fatal Blow
Baraka’s Fatalities and Brutalities
Baraka has always had some of the most brutal and satisfying finishers in theMortal Kombatfranchise; the same goes forMortal Kombat 1. Baraka’s Fatalities are definitely creative, as one roasts the enemy over a fire while a group of Tarkat-inflicted folk dig in. Baraka’s Brutalities are also exceptional while being fairly easy to activate.
Players who wish to unlock more Fatalities and Brutalities for Baraka will need tolevel up their character mastery.This is done by choosing Baraka on the roster through different game modes—mainly competitive matches online.
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The Best Kameos for Baraka
Baraka has very impressive synergy with much of the Kameo roster inMortal Kombat 1. The Tarkatan warrior is capable of putting together moves in strings with ranged and physical Kameo fighters. But, looking deeper into gameplay, Baraka has several Kombatants that work alongside him flawlessly, especially in areas that Baraka lacks.
Mainly, Baraka likes to fight alongsidea Kameo fighterthat can allow him to attack from far ranges, as well as letting him close in on the enemy when needed. As such, here are the best Kameos for Baraka inMortal Kombat 1:
How to Play Baraka in Mortal Kombat 1
To play an efficient Baraka inMortal Kombat 1, players will want to get used to swapping sides, as well as understanding Baraka’s technicalities while in the air. That’s because, despite Baraka’s focus on rushing down opponents and hitting them with strings up close, Baraka has excellent versatility.
This versatility allows him to punish from locations on the map that players may not expect, as well as land combos that are unique. Here are some more tips for players looking to master Baraka inMortal Kombat 1:
