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An X-Ray Attack, alternatively referred to as X-Ray Moves or just an X-Ray, is a type of special move first introduced in Mortal Kombat (2011) and later reappearing in Mortal Kombat X.

Overview

They are moves that cause a large amount of damage, comparable to "Super Moves" found in various other fighting games. True to their name, these moves consist of a short sequence of attacks that zoom in on the target with an X-Ray and displays bones and organs being crushed, smashed, ruptured, and snapped, dealing massive damage. The player must completely charge up the Super Meter(which also includes various of more minor super moves) in order to perform an X-Ray Move.

While incredibly powerful, a few X-Ray Moves require special conditions to be met. For example, Johnny Cage (MK2011) and Sonya Blade (MKX) both have X-Ray Moves that are classified as a counter-attack, meaning that it is only performed if they are attacked within a few seconds of the player activating it. Other limitations include X-Ray Moves that can only be activated from an aerial position, such as Cyber Sub-Zero (MK2011), Takeda (MKX), and Tanya (MKX) and the fact that the damage inflicted by an X-Ray is altered based on the damage scaling.

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Mortal Kombat (2011)

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Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)

Mortal Kombat X

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