Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3/Kabal/Introduction

Introduction

Once a mercenary serving under Kano and the Black Dragon, Kabal is horribly scarred during the Outworld invasion and forced to wear a portable life support system. Despite these handicaps, his superhuman speed and skill with twin hookswords make him a deadly foe.

Kabal defines the meta of the MK3 series, boasting excellent run jab pressure, the best zoning in the game thanks to instant air Eye Lasers, and incredible conversion potential with Spin Dash. These factors give him favorable matchups across the board and force the rest of the cast to adapt to his gameplan.

Biography

As a chosen warrior, his identity is a mystery to all. It is believed he is a survivor of a attack by Shao Kahn's extermination squads. As a result, he is viciously scarred, kept alive by artificial respirators and a rage for ending Shao Kahn's conquest.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Great Rushdown: Kabal's pressure consists of suffocating kara jabs, mid launchers, jump kicks and instant air Gas Blast spam. Great Zoning: Kabal invalidates the majority of the cast with instant air Gas Blast spam. Great Jabs: Kabal has the longest LP jab range in the game. His HP jabs are also extremely good. Great Throw: Kabal has a large throw range. His throw is very plus and guarantees a meaty. Great Anti Airs: Kabal's Spin is the best anti air in the game. He is impossible to crossup. Glitch Jab Mid Launcher: One of Sindel's launchers (HPHPdHP) begins with HP, so it can be glitch jab option selected. It is especially good because the launcher hits mid. Corner Traps Easily: Kabal's Spin easily sets up corner traps. Crouching Corner Traps: Kabal corner traps Jax, Kabal, Lao and Sheeva crouching.

High Crouching Hurtbox: Kabal's crouching hurtbox is larger than normal. He cannot neutral duck under many attacks that normal characters can (Sub-Zero's Freeze, Jade's Shadow Kick). No LK, HK, Sweep Punish: Kabal does not have a special move that punishes LK, HK and unsafe Sweeps on block. Corner Trapped Crouching: Kabal can be corner trapped crouching by Kabal, Kano, Nightwolf, Sindel, Sonya and Stryker.

Notable Players

• Friesen (CIS)
• Speed (Brazil)