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Out of all the characters inMortal Kombat 1, there’s one face that stands out very uniquely from the rest. You probably guessed it: Johnny Cage, the controversial Hollywood star with enough comedic timing to hold a stage with Deadpool. InMortal Kombat 1,Johnny Cage joins Earthrealm’s defense after Liu Kang recruits him from his nice mansion with Kenshi, Sub-Zero, and Scorpion.
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Other than his satirical dialogueand outspoken mind, Johnny Cage can very well hold his own in a match ofMortal Kombat 1, as his moves are just as quick as his wits. With enough training, a Johnny Cage player can very well make their way through the game’s ranked game mode.
Down + BK
Down + A
That was a lot of references. Now, here are Johnny’s special moves:
(After Hype Filled) Forward, Down, Back, Circle
Ball Buster, Throwing Shade, Rising Star, and Shadow Kick all have a Hype variant that builds up Johnny Cage’s Hyper meter faster just by adding the ‘switch stance’ button at the end of the special move.
All special moves listed for Johnny Cage (aside from Hype and Wowing Out) can be Enhanced with 1 Meter by pressing the ‘block’ button with the last button of the move’s command.
Johnny Cage Combos In Mortal Kombat 1
Johnny Cage has an arsenal of incredible moves that stands taller than many other Kombatants inMortal Kombat 1. With such an abundance of moves available, Johnny Cage can juggle his way through his opponent’s health bars like it’s nothing, especially when paired with the best Kameos suitable for a man like Johnny.
Players who are learning Johnny Cage will need to get used to how versatile the character is and learn as many combos as they can since Johnny Cage has so many basic moves that start combo strings. That said, making use of Johnny’s Hype ability will support the overall damage dealt in a combo, so it’s something nice to keep in mind.
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Bread-and-Butter
Forward + X, Triangle, Enhanced Rising Star, Triangle, Forward-Dash, Forward + Square, Triangle, Ball Buster
Forward + A, Y, Enhanced Rising Star, Y, Forward-Dash, Forward + X, Y, Ball Buster
Forward + FK, BP, Enhanced Rising Star, BP, Forward-Dash, Forward + FP, BP, Ball Buster
Forward + B, X, Enhanced Rising Star, X, Forward-Dash, Forward + Y, X, Ball Buster
X, Y, X, Forward + A, Shadow Kick
Ball Buster Combo
Triangle, Square, Triangle, Forward-Dash, Forward + X, Circle, Forward-Dash, Forward + Square, Triangle, Ball Buster
Y, X, Y, Forward-Dash, Forward + A, B, Forward-Dash, Forward + X, Y, Ball Buster
BP, FP, BP, Forward-Dash, Forward + FK, BK, Forward-Dash, Forward + FP, BP, Ball Buster
X, Y, X, Forward-Dash, Forward + B, A, Forward-Dash, Forward + Y, X, Ball Buster
Overhead Blitz
Forward + Circle, Forward-Dash, Triangle, Square, Triangle, Forward-Dash, Forward + Square, Triangle, Ball Buster
Forward + B, Forward-Dash, Y, X, Y, Forward-Dash, Forward + X, Y, Ball Buster
Forward + BK, Forward-Dash, BP, FP, BP, Forward-Dash, Forward + FP, BP, Ball Buster
Forward + A, Forward-Dash, X, Y, X, Forward-Dash, Forward + Y, X, Ball Buster
Corner Star Combo
Triangle, Square, Triangle, Circle, Forward + X, Triangle, Square, Rising Star
Y, X, Y, B, Forward + A, Y, X, Rising Star
BP, FP, BP, BK, Forward + FK, BP, FP, Rising Star
X, Y, X, A, Forward + B, X, Y, Rising Star
Johnny Cage’s Fatalities and Brutalities In Mortal Kombat 1
As truest as can be to Johnny Cage’s personality, his Fatalities,and Brutalities all are uniquein their own ways.Johnny Cage has two original Fatalitiesthat his character can perform.
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To unlock Johnny’s second Fatality, players will need to level up their mastery level, which can be done by simply playing the character in various matches. The same goes for Johnny’s Brutalities, which are unlocked through Johnny Cage’s character mastery levels.
Down, Back, Y
The Best Kameos For Johnny Cage
Each Kameo inMortal Kombat 1has their own purpose, meaning that neither of them is particularly bad. In fact, just about all Kameos have some benefit to pairing up with any of the fighters inMortal Kombat 1’sroster.
But, if fans are looking for the absolute best way to pressure, string along more combos, and/or escape an opponent’s grasp, Johnny Cage will want to be paired up with his most synergistic allies. Here are the best Kameos to use with Johnny Cage:
How To Play Johnny Cage In Mortal Kombat 1
Johnny Cage isn’t an easy character to pull off inMortal Kombat 1. But, Johnny Cage isn’t necessarily a difficult character to learn either. The one thing that makes JOhnny Cage a bit different from other fighters is the amount of tech and fighting mechanics that his Kombatant withholds that others don’t.
Players will need to understand how to manipulate Johnny Cage’s Hype meter, which promotes even more damage for combos, as best they can. Seeing as Johnny Cage is capable of so many different moves and combos, players will want to have as many as possible under their belt before diving into the lowest depths of ranked gameplay. Here are some key tips to keep in mind while playing Johnny Cage:
Mortal Kombat 1is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
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