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SKARLET
Mortal Kombat 9

SKARLET

Learn Skarlet's moves, combos, and fatalities in Mortal Kombat 9. Available as DLC for $4.99 or 400 points.

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Learn Skarlet's moves, combos, and fatalities in Mortal Kombat 9. Available as DLC for $4.99 or 400 points.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Shao Kahn's trusted enforcer, Skarlet, was created by fusing warrior blood with sorcery. She is an expert tracker who preys on the empire's enemies.
  2. 2
    During kombat, Skarlet gains strength by absorbing her opponent's blood through her skin.
  3. 3
    Shao Kahn has tasked Skarlet with discovering Quan Chi's true intentions and eliminating him if he plots betrayal.

Skarlet's Moves:

  • Uppercut - Down + [Block Button]
  • Dagger Slash - Back + [Front Punch]
  • Rising Blade - Back + [Block Button]
  • Back Fist - Forward + [Block Button]
  • Upper Knee - Forward + [Front Kick]
  • Roundhouse - Forward + [Back Kick]
  • Lifting Leg - Up + [Front Kick]
  • Sweep - Back + [Back Kick]

Combos:

  • Krimson Bash - [Front Punch], [Front Punch], [Block Button]
  • Red Pain - [Front Punch], [Front Punch], [Back Kick]
  • Blood Clot - Back + [Front Punch], Forward + [Front Kick]
  • Coagulation - Back + [Front Punch], [Front Punch], [Front Kick]
  • Bad Blood - Back + [Front Punch], [Front Punch], Forward + [Back Kick]
  • Bloody Murder - Back + [Front Punch], [Front Punch], Back + [Back Kick]
  • Bloodshed - Back + [Block Button], [Back Kick]
  • Punishment - [Block Button], [Front Punch], [Block Button]
  • Bloodshot - [Block Button], [Front Kick]
  • Flesh & Blood - Forward + [Block Button], [Front Punch], [Block Button], [Front Punch] + [Block Button]
  • Blood Boil - Forward + [Front Kick], [Front Punch], [Block Button]
  • Slaughter - Forward + [Front Kick], [Front Kick]
  • Carnage - Up + [Front Kick], [Back Kick]
  • Thicker Than Water - Forward + [Back Kick], [Front Kick]

Fast Tag:

  • Transfusion - Back + [Front Punch], [Front Punch], Forward + [Back Kick], Tag
  • Blood & Tears - Forward + [Block Button], [Front Punch], [Block Button], [Front Punch] + [Block Button], Tag
  • Butchery - Forward + [Front Kick], [Front Punch], [Block Button], Tag
  • Warfare - Up + [Front Kick], Tag

Tag Combos:

  • Bloodthirsty - [Front Punch], [Front Punch], Tag
  • Krimson Blades - Back + [Front Punch], [Front Punch], Tag
  • Judgement - [Block Button], [Front Punch], Tag
  • Blood & Guts - Forward + [Block Button], [Front Punch], Tag
  • Bloody Hell - Forward + [Front Kick], [Front Punch], Tag

Special Moves:

  • Up Slash - Down, Forward, [Block Button]
  • Down Slash - Down, Back, [Block Button]
  • Blood Drop (Can be done in air) - Down, Back, [Back Kick]
  • Red Dash - Down, Forward, [Front Kick]
    • Slide - [Back Kick]
  • Blood Ball (Drains Health) - Forward, Down, Back, [Front Punch]
  • Dagger Toss (Hold to delay second dagger) - Down, Forward, [Front Punch]
  • Air Dagger (Close) (While in air) - Down, Back, [Front Punch]
  • Air Dagger (Far) (While in air) - Down, Forward, [Front Punch]

Enhanced Attacks (Requires one bar of Super):

  • Duel Up Slash - Down, Forward, [Block Button] + Block
  • Duel Down Slash - Down, Back, [Block Button] + Block
  • Blood Stomp (Can be done in air) - Down, Back, [Back Kick] + Block
  • Krimson Dash - Down, Forward, [Front Kick] + Block
    • Red Slide - [Back Kick]
  • Dagger Toss (Hold to delay second dagger) - Down, Forward, [Front Punch] + Block
  • Tri Air Dagger (While in air) - Down, Back, [Front Punch] + Block
  • Tri Air Dagger (While in air) - Down, Forward, [Front Punch] + Block

X-Ray Move (Requires full Super bar):

  • Blood Bank - Flip Stance + Block

Finishing Moves:

  • Blood Bath (Stand close) - Down, Back, Down, Down, Block
  • Make It Rain (Stand in jump distance) - Forward, Back, Down, Down, [Back Kick]
  • Stage Fatality - Forward, Back, Forward, [Front Punch]
  • Babality - Down, Back, Down, Forward, [Block Button]
Tips
  • Skarlet gains power from her opponent's blood, so staying close can be advantageous.
  • Her Blood Ball special move drains health from the opponent, making it a good offensive tool.
  • The Dagger Toss can be held to delay the second dagger, allowing for mix-ups.
  • Enhanced attacks consume Super meter, so use them strategically.
  • Her X-Ray move, Blood Bank, is a powerful combo ender.

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