Sub-zero Guide & Overview

As the Lin Kuei's Grandmaster, Sub-Zero leads his ancient warrior clan in the defense of Earthrealm from external threats. For centuries, it has been their solemn task.
But Earthrealm hasn't been threatened in generations, and Sub-Zero sees no point in limiting his clan to preparing for dangers that may never come. Under his leadership, the Lin Kuei will come out of the shadows and fight for its place as one of Earthrealm's great nations.

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How to play Sub-zero

Full Movelist

Facing Right

Fatalities

Name	Input	Universal	PS5	Xbox
Hairline Fracture	D D 2
(Close) Sub-Zero Fatality 2	F B D 4

Basic Moves

Name	Input	Universal	PS5	Xbox	Damage	Hit Range
Clammy Palm	1				20	High
Lin Kuei Storm	1 2				30	Mid
Arctic Hammer	1 2 2				70	Overhead
Advancing Frost	F 1				30	Mid
Frozen Over	F 1 2				50	Mid
Freezing Point	F 1 2 3				50	Low
Cold Front	D 1				20	Mid
Quick Chill	2				30	High
Blistering Blizzard	2 1				50	Mid
Whiteout	2 1 2				70	Overhead
Spinal Tap	B 2				97.5	Overhead
Brain Freeze	D 2				140	High
Heavy Toe	3				50	High
Slip Slide	3 4				70	Low
Shin Shatter	B 3				50	Low
Permafrost	B 3 4				70	Low
Low Step	D 3				20	Low
Harmful Heel	4				70	High
Hail Damage	4 4				50	Low
Chilled Sweep	B 4				70	Low
Swing Kick	D 4				30	Low

Aerial Moves

Name	Input	Universal	PS5	Xbox	Damage	Hit Range
Icy Knuckles	(AIR) 1	AIR	AIR	AIR	50	Mid
Slick Strike	(AIR) 1 1	AIR	AIR	AIR	27	Overhead
Polar Plunge	(AIR) 1 1 2	AIR	AIR	AIR	30	Overhead
Menacing Mace	(AIR) 2	AIR	AIR	AIR	27	Overhead
Air Lin Kuei	(AIR) 1 + 3	AIR	AIR	AIR	27	Overhead
Frosted Frenzy	(AIR) 1 + 3 4	AIR	AIR	AIR	90	Overhead
Ice Maker	(AIR) 2	AIR	AIR	AIR	50	Mid
Frostbite	(AIR) 2 1	AIR	AIR	AIR	81	Overhead
Freezer Burn	(AIR) 2 2	AIR	AIR	AIR	27	Mid
Arctic Blast	(AIR) 2 2 2	AIR	AIR	AIR	90	Mid
Balanced Boot	(AIR) 3 OR (AIR) 4	AIRAIR	AIRAIR	AIRAIR	70	Mid

Special Moves

Name	Input	Universal	PS5	Xbox	Damage	Hit Range
Ice Ball	D F 1				20	High
Enhanced Ice Ball	D F 1 + BL				40	Mid
Ice Klone	D B 1				20	Mid
Enhanced Ice Klone	D B 1 + BL				90	Mid
(Air) Ice Klone	(AIR) D B 1	AIR	AIR	AIR	20	Mid
(Air) Enhanced Ice Klone	(AIR) D B 1 + BL	AIR	AIR	AIR	90	Mid
Ice Klone Charge	B F 2				80	Mid
Enhanced Ice Klone Charge	B F 2 + BL				110	Mid
Ice Slide	B F 3				90	Low
Enhanced Ice Slide	B F 3 + BL				110	Low
(Air) Diving Glacier	(AIR) D B 4	AIR	AIR	AIR	50	Mid
(Air) Enhanced Diving Glacier	(AIR) D B 4 + BL	AIR	AIR	AIR	50	Mid
Deadly Vapors	D F 4				20	Mid
Enhanced Deadly Vapors	D F 4 + BL				40	Mid

Throws

Name	Input	Universal	PS5	Xbox	Damage
Shove	F TH OR F 1 + 3				130
Negative Zero	TH OR 1 + 3				110

Fatal Blow

Name	Input	Universal	PS5	Xbox	Damage	HitRange
Chill Out	FL + BL				350	Mid

Breakers

Name	Input	Universal	PS5	Xbox
Kombo Breaker	F BL

Brutality

Name	Input	Universal	PS5	Xbox
The Klassic	D 2

Latest combos for Sub-zero

15 combos

Sub-zero /Scorpion (facing RIGHT) by DUECE (Added on 10/18/2025)

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B 2 B 2 U/F 1 2 K U/F 2 1 D B 1 U/F 2 1 D B 4 EX U K U/F 1 2

#549 18 hits 375 damages

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Dmg ranges depending on if u can land the whole combo, super easy and self taught
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Sub-zero /Sonya (facing RIGHT) by D34THSKVLL (Added on 10/10/2025)

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2 1 , D B 2 EX , B 2 , B 2 , JF 2 1 , K , JF 2 1 , D B 1 , JF 2 2 , D B 4

#544 16 hits 392 damages
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Sub-zero /Sareena (facing RIGHT) by gioragiovaniy (Added on 10/07/2025)

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4 + B K , 4 + B K , B 2 , B 2 , JF 1 3 4

#513 17 hits 396 damages Mid-screen combo
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