Mortal Kombat 1: How to Throw Escape

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Throws are an important part of any fighting game since they can help players break through impeccable defense and it is no different in Mortal Kombat 1. Just as being able to land a Throw is a strong tool in every character’s kit, knowing how to perform a Throw Escape will save many matches from ending in defeat and save players from frustration when they go against an opponent who loves to grab them. This guide will explain to players how to do a Throw Escape in Mortal Kombat 1.

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Escaping a Throw in Mortal Kombat 1 can be a bit difficult not because of the input that you need to perform to do so but because you will need to predict that the throw is coming and then also figure out what type of throw it is. When your opponent grabs you, you will have a small window of time between the opponent grabbing your character and the actual grab animation to press one of the face buttons (Square, Triangle, etc.) to escape. I will be using the PlayStation buttons in this guide, so below is what each button corresponds to across multiple platforms.

You will need to press one of these buttons in the time between the initial grab and the actual throw to escape it. Pressing just a random