Mortal Kombat Basic Notation Guide

Numerical System
More fighting games nowadays use the numerical system for quicker reference in game. Mortal Kombat is no different.

Universal
L = Left
R = Right
U = Up
D = Down

Attack Buttons
	(2)
(1)		(4)
	(3)

PlayStation
1 = Square
2 = Triangle
3 = X
4 = Circle

Xbox
1 = X
2 = Y
3 = A
4 = B

Most guides and players will use this when they talk about notation in this game and most other fighters.

Common Abbreviations
jk/jp = Jump Kick/Jump Punch
njk/njp = Neutral Jump Kick/Neutral Jump Punch
jik/jip =  Jump-in kick/Jump-in punch
6f; 10f; 12f; = 6 Frames; 10 Frames; 12 Frames
xxTeleport or ~~Teleport = Cancel into Teleport
AA = Anti Air
AtoA = Air to Air
BnB = Bread and Butter - usually one of the character's 'default'/most reliable combos
iA = Instant Air
RC = Run Cancel

Meter Burn and Enhanced Special Moves
EX = R2/RT is pressed at the moment the move is executed
MB = R2/RT is pressed after the move has begun its animation