Ancient Greece knew no more bloodthirsty a warrior than Kratos, who for a time was the God of War. Mortal once more, Kratos withdrew from the ages-old clash between men and gods. But his solitude was broken when he was ripped through space and time. As the madness subsided, Kratos found himself in present-day Outworld, kneeling before Shao Kahn. To ensure his victory in Mortal Kombat, the emperor had invoked an ancient ritual, sacrificing the souls of his vanguard to summon and enslave the most powerful warrior of all time. But the spell alone could not contain Kratos, who soon regained his free will. Enraged by Shao Kahn’s arrogance, Kratos vowed to rip the warlord’s spine from his body. The God of War had returned to battle.
Basic Attacks
Front Punch FP
Back Punch BP
Front Kick FK
Back Kick BK
Uppercut BP
Ares Slash FP
Zeus Slice FP
Divine LiftHold BP to follow up BP
Spartan Bash BP
Spartan Knee BK
Sweep BK
Throw (Away) TH
Throw (Towards) TH
Kombo Attacks
Valor of Hercules FP, FP, BP
Hades Edge FP, BP
Hades Pain FP, BK
Aphrodite’s Will FP, BK
Wrath of Ares BP, FP
Anguish of Zeus BP, BP
Pandora’s Soul BK, BP
Athena’s Fury BP, FP, BP
Olympic AscensionHold BP to rise before pressing next input BP, FP
Olympic BurstHold BP to rise before pressing next input BP, BP
Olympic BlastHold BP to rise before pressing next input BP, FK
Olympic TossHold BP to rise before pressing next input BP, BK
Achilles Strike BP, BP, FP
Fast Tags
Athena’s Rage BP, FP, BP, TAG
Olympic Chain BP, TAG
Pandora’s Box BK, BP, TAG
Tag Kombos
Hercules Rush FP, FP, TAG
Athena’s Pain BP, FP, TAG
Special Attacks
Apollo’s Bow , , BP
Head of Helios , , BP
Hermes DashHold BK to charge , , BK
Golden Fleece , , FP
Zeus’ Rage , , FK
Enhanced Attacks
Apollo’s InfernoRequires 1 bar of Super Meter , , BPBL
Helios FlashRequires 1 bar of Super Meter , , BPBL
Hermes RushRequires 1 bar of Super MeterHold BK + BL to charge , , BKBL
Argos RamRequires 1 bar of Super Meter , , FPBL
Revenge of OlympusRequires 1 bar of Super Meter , , FKBL
Tag Specials
Tag Out TAG
Tag AttackRequires 1 bar of Super Meter , , TAG
Tag AssistRequires 1 bar of Super Meter , , TAG
X-ray Attack
Nemean CestusRequires 3 bars of Super Meter FSBL
Babality
Transform , , , BP
Fatalities
Blade of Olympus , , , , BP
Medusa’s Gaze , , , , FP
Stage Fatality , , , FK
Ending
Shao Kahn was dead. The God of War had prevailed. The spell that had summoned him began to reverse itself. As he slowly faded from this place and time, Kratos was approached by Raiden and Fujin. Though he did not count them among his enemies, Kratos had never been beloved by these gods. He prepared for kombat. To his surprise, they bowed to him, a show of respect he had not seen from an immortal in many an age. Raiden explained that though his motives were not pure, Kratos had saved Earthrealm. He was owed a debt of gratitude. As he returned to his own world, Kratos nodded silently. Their change of heart would perhaps prove useful one day. A debt of gratitude is often dearly paid.