With so many characters returning inMortal Kombat 1, it can be challenging to choose a character you want to play as. You may find Mileena to be a fun option, since she has multiple moves that allow her to take down the enemy and react to different situations.

As you play the character, you’ll quickly pick up on the different tools she offers, allowing you to trick opponents and take them down. If you want to get a better idea of what Mileena offers and how to play as her, you should check out a guide for more details.

Mileena and Raiden clashing before battle in Mortal Kombat 1.

Mileena Overview

Mileena is a character with plenty of fast moves, though she can be punished if the opponent blocks her attacks. Because of that, you’ll need toplay smart while catching your enemies off-guardto make the most of her fighting style.

You’ll have multiple projectiles to help you, thoughthey only go about halfway across the screen. Mileena also has a solid anti-air tool through her Air Ball, though you must jump and commit to it.

Mileena using her Low Sais special to land a hit on Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat 1.

Mileena is a very committal character, so you can’t just throw out random moves if the opponent knows what they’re doing. Otherwise, they’ll block your attacks and punish you, leading to powerful combos.

Mileena has an all-around moveset, providing her with some moves to help her in various situations, such asteleporting away, dealing with enemies at mid-range, or comboing into launchersand using her excellent air combos. She struggles most against zoners.

Mileena and Kano standing in the background, ready to fight Raiden in Mortal Kombat 1.

Thanks to her moveset, she has somesimple solo combos that can easily do over 25 percentwith the potential to do even more if you put in the practice and learn her most challenging combos.

With that in mind,Mileena has some fast normals, but they don’t offer as much range as other characters, so look for openings in your opponent’s attacks before you strike.

Kano using his eye laser against Sub-Zero with Mileena by his side in Mortal Kombat 1.

What Are Mileena’s Special Moves?

You’ll have a solid range of special moves as you play as Mileena. Some of them have similar inputs and moves, so you shouldunderstand what each one does, so you can use them efficientlyand incorporate them into combos.

Straight Sai

Back, Forward, 1

Youthrow your two Sais halfway across the screen, dealing damage. The enhanced version does more damage and causes the opponent to slowly fall, allowing you to continue the combo, butit costs two bars.

Teleport Down

Down, Back, 2

Youteleport behind the opponent and hit themwith a mid-attack. If you enhance it, you’ll deal more damage.

Air Teleport Down

Down, Back, 2 while in the air

It works the same as the previous move, except you use it in the air.

Mileena using her first Fatility and biting into Baraka’s head in Mortal Kombat 1.

Teleport Up

Down, Forward, 2

Youteleport behind the enemy and perform a high attack. The enhanced version applies more damage.

Low Sai

Back, Forward, 3

Youthrow your Sais low and halfway across the screen. you may enhance it to deal more damage.

Roll

Back, Down, 4

Youroll across the ground, dealing damage to the enemy. If you enhance it, you’ll deal more damage.

Air Ball

Down, Back, 4

You’llshoot out three Sais in a line, knocking the opponent up. You can continue a combo after using it. The enhanced version willl have you home onto the enemy and hit them.

Delay Homing Ball

Hold 4 after Enhanced Air Ball

You’llstay in the air as long as you hold the button, but you’ll continue with the attack after a second or so.

Down, Down after starting Delay Homing Ball

Youcancel the Homing Balland fall to the ground.

Since the game lets you adjust your controls and is available on multiple platforms, you canuse these notations to understand the inputs. That way, you may apply them to your personal controls and understand how they work.

Forward: Toward the opponent

Back: Away from the opponent

Mileena Tips

Ultimately, youdon’t want to let people sit at the other side of the screenwhile you’re playing Mileena. You want to use your various moves to close the distance and stick to the opponent, leaving them guessing with your moves.

For instance, You can teleport to get in and throw off the enemy. You can alsouse your Sais to poke them from mid-range, making it a solid move against champions that want to get close or stay far away.

Mileena also has multiple moves you can enhance to give you an advantage. For instance,your enhanced Teleport Up can be a combo starter, since you can immediately go into an air combo or call a Kameo to keep them in the air.

Generally speaking,you’re able to’t play Mileena like you’re scared, or the enemy will poke you down or stick to you and prevent you from fighting back. Instead, you need to think about all your moves and try different approaches.

You can’t be predictable with Mileena, or your opponent will punish you. For instance, your Ball can be a great move against opponents, but if they block the move, you’ll face a long combo, unless you have the meter to burn to break free.

With that in mind,it doesn’t hurt to hold onto Mileena’s meter, so you can react to different situations to keep yourself alive or extend combos. There’s no need to spam it, though you should consider using your meter once you’re close to full, so you don’t waste it.

As a general rule,Mileena performs best when she keeps pressuring the opponent. On top of that, if you pressure them a ton and then back off and wait at mid-range, it can be a great mind game since your enemy may struggle to predict what you’ll do, so they could panic.

Mileena Kameo Tips

you’re able to take two approaches regarding Mileena’s Kameos: go with ranged attacks to add to your mix-up game or look into combo extendersto help you deal more damage.

For instance,Kano is an excellent choice, since he can help you deal with zoners by providing more attacks. Whether you want to use his back Kameo to throw out knives or neutral Kameo to shoot lasers, you have ranged attacks to deal with zoners.

you’re able to also use his forward Kameo as a great way to mix-up opponents by even delaying it when necessary. You can also go with other Kameos, likeKung Lao, who has multiple abilities to help you deal with the opponent.

If you plan to launch opponents, try out Jaxas a Kameo. Not only can he catch people with his forward Kameo, buthis neutral Kameo can give you more mix-up optionsby having an unblockable grounded move on your side.

Darrius is another great choice, since he has some hard hitting moves and plenty to choose from, giving you good mix-up options. You can use him to extend your combos or even end your combos with powerful moves, so experiment.

Many other Kameo fighters can work for Mileena,including Stryker, Sareena, and Sonya, so feel free to experiment and see who works for your playstyle.

What Are Mileena’s Fatalities?

You’ll enjoy two Fatalities by playing as Mileena, with the first one being available at the start.The second one requires you to reach character master level 14, and you must stand close to the opponent for both. Feel free to go to Learn and Fatalities to practice.