Hat Trick
This Kung Lao variation is perfect for those looking for a bit of misdirection. As if having a bladed hat wasn’t enough, Kung Lao now possesses the ability to place and retrieve it at will. Toss your hat, continue to fight your opponent, and then when they’ve forgotten all about it, call it back right into their spine.
Spin: Down, Forward, Square
Dive Kick: (Air), Down, Circle
Teleport: Down, Up
Hat Throw: Back, Forward, Triangle
Hat Trap: Down, Forward, Triangle
Forward Low Hat Trap: Down, Forward, Triangle, Down
Tempest
The only thing better than a sharp offense is a sharp defense. Tempest grants Kung Lao the ability to use wind and his hat as a shield. Send Kung Lao’s bladed headwear into a tornado around him, then assault your opponents as they try to avoid being cut.
Tornado: Down, Forward, Square
Dive Kick: (Air), Down, Circle
Teleport: Down, Up
Hat Toss: Back, Forward, Triangle
Hat Spin: Down, Back, Square
Buzz Saw
This particular variation turns Kung Lao into a carpenter of sorts. Except he’s not cutting wood. Instead, he uses his hat as a buzz saw to cut apart his opponents. Similar to hat trick, he strategically places his hat down to use in attacks. Perfect against those who like to dance around too much.
Spin: Down, Forward, Square
Dive Kick: (Air), Down, Circle
Teleport: Down, Up
Hat Grinder: Back, Forward, Triangle
Upward Grinder: Down, Forward, Triangle
Low Grinder: Down, Back, Triangle
X-Ray and Finishers
Fatalities:
- (Close-range) Down, Forward, Down, Back, Circle
- (Close-range) Down, Forward, Down, Back, Square
Brutalities:
- Down, Forward + Triangle
X-Ray (L2+R2 when meter is full)
Kung Lao’s X-Ray attack starts with him throwing his hat at his enemies’ heads. It’s a ranged attack so it allows a bit of leeway when it comes time to pull it off. Catch them off guard in order to split their skull. Can easily be ducked under.
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