VIII. Glitches and Weird Stuff

Discover how to perform the Air Ultra and exploit a Practice Mode glitch in Killer Instinct (2013). Learn to fight eternally and practice combos endlessly!

Alright, let's dive into some of the stranger, less-talked-about mechanics and potential quirks in Killer Instinct. These aren't exactly 'strategies' in the traditional sense, but knowing about them can be pretty fun, and sometimes even useful!

Air Ultra: Ever seen someone pull off an Ultra Combo way up in the air? It's not as complicated as it looks. The key is timing. When your opponent's life bar starts flashing red – you know, that critical warning sign – you need to initiate a combo that naturally causes your character to knock the opponent down. You'll need to have a good feel for which moves cause this knockdown so you can start the Ultra motion *before* the combo ends. Once you've got them airborne and falling, quickly perform a release Ultra (hold the button, then do the command). Boom, Air Ultra!

Practice Mode Infinite Glitch: This one's a bit more involved and requires a friend and a few credits. With 4 credits (meaning 2 per character), you can set this up. Grab a buddy to join you in the arcade. One of you needs to pick Glacius, and the other picks Jago. The Jago player needs to perform his Spirit move and then just let Glacius beat him down. Now, here's a crucial part: Jago *cannot* perform any finishers like Ultras, No Merbys, or Ultimates at the end. If done correctly, Jago will respawn with his Spirit move active, and the game clock will freeze!

Thanks to this little trick, you can basically fight forever in Practice Mode. It's perfect for really drilling those combos, supers, and counters. Just keep an eye on Glacius's health. When it gets low, make sure he uses his energy regain ability. This way, you can keep the cycle going. If you're worried about using up your own meter, don't sweat it. You can actually attack Jago using Glacius's 'Super Linker' move (get close and mash Forward + Kick, Kick, Kick). This move refills Glacius's energy without costing him any meter, as long as Jago is blocking!