Mortal Kombat 1 Mileena Guide by Dreammxy

Mileena is once again on the main roster after her Mortal Kombat 11 appearance, and this time around, she's seemingly even stronger. She still has clear-cut strengths and weaknesses. To learn how to exploit the former and reduce the latter, we invited Dreammxy as our today's teacher! Enjoy the guide!

Mileena's Gameplay Basics

Mileena in MK1 is much more aggressive than her previous iteration. Her overall power level is very high, but some minor details hold her back somewhat. For example, she’s not very good at zoning, as her main tools lack range.

Best Buttons

• D1: nice range, quite safe.

• B4: plus on block, good to use frequently.

• F4: this move is your best friend. Use this when opponent tries to do literally anything, from wakeups to armor moves.

• S1: +1 on block, leads into a good string:

• S1,2: only -5 on block, but has a flawless block gap, so be mindful.

• F2,4,2: +2 on block, a really good string.

• F3 and S4: don’t use these twice in a row, mix up with backdash and low.

• F1, F4: catches people off guard frequently.

Specials

• BF1: a high projectile that doesn’t have a great range, but goes farther when amplified. A high-risk move.

• BF3: a low projectile that’s much better to use than the high one if you amp it.

• DB2: her teleport. It’s a mid, so use it when the opponents are using projectiles to catch them off guard.

• DF2: a different teleport, a high, that gives you a combo when amplified.

• BD4: her signature roll.

• DB4: an airborne version of her ball. Do not use amplification on it.

Combo starters:

• 1,2

• F2,4

• F3,4

• F1

Mileena's Offense

Milenna can exert good pressure with her standard tools. 1,2, her double overhead, her B4, these moves are key to your pressure. DB2 is her armored move, so you can use it to escape corner situations. If they’re conditioned to block this, just walk up to them on wakeup and grab them.

Best Kameos for Mileena

Mileena's Bread & Butter Combos

• F2,4, BD4, 2,2, DB4, F4

• F3,4, BD4, 2,2, DB4, F4

• F1,4,4, BD4, 2,2, DB4, F4

• 1,2, BD4, 2,2, DB4, F4

• 1,2, DF2 AMP 2,2, 1,2, BD4, 2,2, DB4, F4

• 1,2, DF2 AMP 2,2, DF2, DR1, 2,1, BD4, 2,2, DB4, F4

• F2,4, BD4, 4, BF1, UR1, 4, BD4 AMP UR1, 2,2, DB4, F4

• F3,4, BD4, 4, 4, BD4 AMP UR1, 2,2, DB4, F4

• 1,2, DF2 AMP 1,2,2, 2,2, BD4, 2,2, DB4, F4

• 1,2, BD4, 4, 4, 1,2 BD4 AMP UR1, 4, BD4 AMP D2

• 1,2, DF2 AMP 2,2, DF2, DR1, 2,1, BD4, 2,2, DB4, FB

• F2,4, BD4, 4, BF1, UR1, 4, BD4 AMP UR1, 2,2, DB4, FB

Conclusion

She’s a very strong and high-damage character that struggles a bit with her zoning. It costs her resources to go long range, so you must learn how to be up close and personal as Mileena. A total upgrade from MK11 Mileena.