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 | AIR |
AIR |
AIR |
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 |