MK11 Guide: How To Play Against Shang Tsung featuring VideoGamezYo

Shang Tsung is a powerful foe in Mortal Kombat 11. His zoning capabilities, as well as his fast normals, make it hard to approach him. Even though he is limited in terms of damage, he has a compelling set of moves that create issues for most opponents. Shang Tsung might not be the hardest character, but he is certainly a tricky pick to fight against.

We brought in the help of VideoGamezYo to help us build this guide on how to face Shang Tsung.

Mortal Kombat 11 | How to Play Against Shang Tsung | Guide by VideoGamezYo

Shang Tsung's Variations

Ground Eruption (DB1) is a core part of Shang Tsung's kit. The main reason for this is that it forces you, at first look, to either break away from the engagement, making you spend your valuable defensive bar, or you get full-screen comboed and into an onslaught of projectiles. You need to get into the habit of blocking a lot whenever you feel a ground eruption is coming. The reason why is quite simple: if you are able to flawlessly block the attack through a combination of luck and practice, then you are in a great position to cut through the space and retaliate against Shang Tsung.

Shang Tsung's Problem Moves

• 1, 1 - Always commit to the interruption.
• F, 2, 4, 2 - Flawless block the last hit, creating a -6 window that allows you to take back the turn.
• FB3 - Flawless block or use a stand 1 to counter.

Shang Tsung's Weaknesses

Shang Tsung is very reliant on his fast normals, at least they are if you are well prepared for his specials like ground eruption. This means that in reality, if you have patience and are able to respond to those specials, then you will succeed.

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