Mortal Kombat 1: Sub-Zero Moves And Combos Guide

Ever since Mortal Kombat has existed Sub-Zero has been an integral part of the series. While the two Sub-Zero brothers share the lore and skillsets, their paths have always differed. The descendants of Cryomancers, Sub-Zero can control the power of ice to damage the enemies. So, If you are a fan of Sub-Zero and want to master him in Mortal Kombat 1, check our moves and combos guide below.

Mortal Kombat 1 Sub-Zero Moves

Before diving into the guide, check out our MK1 universal input guide to understand the moves and combos better. Sub-Zero can be sharp as an ice shard with his core and special moves in MK1. Although he lacks some deceptive abilities like his frenemy Scorpion in MK1, he can be great with the quick damage. Here is a list of all the best Mortal Kombat 1 core and special moves for Sub-Zero you must learn:

Sub-Zero Core Moves

• Advancing Frost: F + 1
• Cold Front: D + 1
• Blistering Blizzard: 2, 1
• Spinal Tap: B + 2
• Brain Freeze: D + 2
• Shin Shatter: B + 3
• Chilled Sweep: B + 4

Sub-Zero Special Moves

• Ice Ball: D, F, 1
• Ice Klone: D, B, 1
• Ice Slide: B, F, 3
• (Air) Diving Glacier: D, B, 4 (in air)
• Deadly Vapors: D, F, 4

Best Mortal Kombat 1 Sub-Zero Combos

If you are already familiar with the core and special moves for Sub-Zero in MK1, you are ready for the level-up. Sub-Zero has great combos and juggles that can dominate any enemy on the battlefield. While he is not the strongest MK1 character, his freezing abilities can come in handy in any situation.

Best Sub-Zero Ground Combos

• Arctic Hammer: 1, 2, 2
• Frozen Over: F + 1, 2
• Freezing Point: F + 1, 2, 3
• Whiteout: 2, 1, 2
• Permafrost: B + 3, 4

Best Sub-Zero Air Combos

Sub-Zero has some of the best combos while on the ground but air is not his familiar place. Still, some of his air attacks can be deceptive if you use them properly. Here are some of the best Sub-Zero air combos in MK1:

• Polar Plunge: FU + 1, 1, 2
• Frosted Frenzy: FU + 1 + 3 + 4
• Frostbite: FU + 2, 1
• Freezer Burn: FU + 2, 2
• Arctic Blast: FU + 2, 2, 2

Best Advanced Sub-Zero Combos

• Overhead Bread N Butter: B2, J12, F12~BF3
• Bread N Butter: 12~DF4 MB, DASH, B2, J12, F12~BF3
• Sonya Kameo combo: B34~K, B2, J12, F12~BF3
• Sonya Extended: B2, B2, J21~K, F12~DB1, JK~ BF3

With these moves and combos listed in our Sub-Zero Mortal Kombat 1 guide, you will be able to defeat your enemies and put them in your Sub-Zero fatalities. Think you have better combos for Sub-Zero? Share with us in the comments below.