Key Highlights:
- Mortal Kombat 1’s Animalities return with the Khaos Reigns expansion.
- Players can unlock 34 unique animal transformations for all playable kombatants.
- Full guide includes button inputs for all platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch).
Quick Links:
Animalities make a nostalgic comeback in Mortal Kombat 1, bringing a ferocious and fan-favourite finisher style to the forefront. Introduced originally in MK3, these brutal transformations allow each character to turn into a powerful creature to finish their opponents.
This guide provides a complete list of all Animalities in MK1, including each character’s animal transformation, button inputs, and a link to gameplay footage.
What Are Animalities?
Animalities are special finishing moves where a kombatant transforms into an animal or creature to deliver a devastating blow. Unlike Fatalities, these transformations highlight the character’s unique traits, showcasing their animalistic side in a way that resonates with the franchise’s over-the-top brutality.
How to Unlock Animalities
Animalities are available by default for all characters in MK1, regardless of whether players own the Khaos Reigns DLC.
No specific requirements or challenges are necessary to perform them, but proper button inputs and distances are key.
Full List of Mortal Kombat 1 Animalities
Here’s a detailed table of all Animalities in Mortal Kombat 1. Ensure you’re standing at the correct range (Close, Mid, or Far) to execute these finishers successfully.
| Kombatant | Animality Name | Animal | Inputs (PlayStation / Xbox / Switch) | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashrah | NetherRazzle | Unicorn | Down, Forward, Down, Front Kick (X / A / B) | Mid |
| Baraka | Tranquill Demise | Porcupine | Back, Down, Down, Back Punch (Triangle / Y / X) | Close |
| Conan | No Bull | Bull | Down, Back, Down, Back Kick (Circle / B / A) | Mid to Far |
| Cyrax | Buzz Kill | Hornet | Forward, Back, Forward, Back | Mid |
| Ermac | We Are Locusts | Locusts | Down, Back, Down, Back | Mid |
| General Shao | Bear Necessities | Bear | Back, Down, Down, Back Kick (Circle / B / A) | Mid |
| Geras | Hippo-Kritical | Hippopotamus | Back, Forward, Down, Forward | Mid |
| Ghostface | Critically Endangered | Vulture | Back, Forward, Down, Back Kick (Circle / B / A) | Mid |
| Havik | No Laughing Matter | Hyena | Back, Down, Down, Front Kick (X / A / B) | Close |
| Homelander | Let Freedom Wing | Griffin | Back, Forward, Down, Back Kick (Circle / B / A) | Mid |
| Johnny Cage | Open the Beaches | Shark | Back, Forward, Back, Forward | Close |
| Kenshi | Wolf It Down | Wolves (Dual) | Down, Down, Down, Front Punch (Square / X / Y) | Close |
| Kitana | Royal Nectar | Hummingbird | Down, Down, Forward, Down | Far |
| Kung Lao | Ti-Gore | Tiger | Forward, Back, Down, Back Punch (Triangle / Y / X) | Mid |
| Li Mei | UnBearable | Panda | Down, Back, Down, Front Punch (Square / X / Y) | Close |
| Liu Kang | Rising Phoenix | Phoenix | Down, Back, Down, Back Punch (Triangle / Y / X) | Close |
| Mileena | Maneater | Orchid Mantis | Forward, Down, Down, Back Kick (Circle / B / A) | Close |
| Nitara | Bat’s All, Folks | Bat | Forward, Down, Down, Front Kick (X / A / B) | Mid |
| Noob Saibot | See You Later… | Alligators (Dual) | Back, Down, Back, Down | Far |
| Omni-Man | Hail Mary | Kaiju | Forward, Back, Forward, Down | Close |
| Peacemaker | Proud to be Eagly-merican | Eagle | Back, Forward, Back, Down | Mid |
| Quan Chi | T-Rekt | T-Rex | Back, Down, Down, Back Kick (Circle / B / A) | Mid |
| Raiden | Eelectrifying | Eel | Down, Back, Down, Back Kick (Circle / B / A) | Close |
| Rain | Allergic Reaction | Pufferfish | Forward, Back, Down, Back | Close |
| Reiko | Ram-page | Ram | Forward, Down, Down, Front Punch (Square / X / Y) | Mid |
| Reptile | Feed Me, Syzoth | Venus Flytrap | Down, Down, Back, Back Kick (Circle / B / A) | Mid |
| Scorpion | Does It Sting? | Scorpion | Forward, Down, Down, Back Kick (Circle / B / A) | Mid |
| Sektor | Horn to be Wild | Rhino | Back, Forward, Back, Forward | Mid |
| Shang Tsung | With a Twissst | Cobra | Forward, Back, Down, Front Kick (X / A / B) | Close |
| Sindel | Terror-antula | Tarantula | Back, Down, Down, Back Kick (Circle / B / A) | Mid |
| Smoke | Killer Kong | Gorilla | Down, Forward, Down, Empower (R2 / RT / ZR) | Any |
| Sub-Zero | Mammoth Mash | Wooly Mammoth | Down, Forward, Down, Forward | Any |
| Takeda | Ten-Tickles | Octopus | Back, Forward, Back, Down | Mid |
| Tanya | Kills R Us | Giraffe | Down, Back, Down, Back | Close |
Related: Brutality Mastery Guide
Tips for Success + Video Guide
- Master the Distance: Ensure your character is positioned in the required range (Close, Mid, or Far) before attempting an Animality.
- Practice in Training Mode: Familiarise yourself with button inputs to avoid fumbling during intense matches.
- Look for Visual Cues: Watch for when the opponent enters the “Finish Him/Her” state to perform the input.
For gameplay footage of all Animalities, check out this video from RajmanGamingHD and you can also view it below:
