Mortal Kombat 1 - How To Play KENSHI (Guide, Combos, & Tips)

Mortal Kombat 1 - How To Play KENSHI (Guide, Combos, & Tips)
In this video, we'll be taking a deep dive into the Great character in Mortal Kombat 1, KENSHI! Whether you're a seasoned Mortal Kombat player or just starting out, this guide will give you all the tips and tricks you need to master Kenshi's moveset and dominate your opponents. We'll cover everything from basic combos to advanced strategies, so you can take your game to the next level. So grab your controller and get ready to learn how to play Kenshi in Mortal Kombat 1!
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0:00 intro
0:30 How To Play Kenshi
5:45 Kenshi Combos
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[@Shadowz90x]

One of the main reasons why I bought MK1 was to practice Kenshi. But started off with raiden, kitana, quan chi, and now just learning Kenshi. Thank you for this video.

[@onestep]

Of course! Thanks for watching

[@othellorucker8107]

This character is extremely difficult to play online. I’ve been trainihn mode but online is a different thing. Tons of scrubs but he’s on another level. Which takes time.

[@onestep]

Ya that’s fair. Keep up the practice!

[@snuckerducker69]

Your right that he’s complex but honestly I’ve been training mostly on online since yeah u technically train combos all day. U still need to learn how to play on the fly and how to counter other characters. 17hrs in and still learning him

[@eoStormy]

That's the tough part about learning a new character your opponent doesn't care😂

[@onestep]

@@eoStormy ya exactly 😂

[@skullkrusher-dx4kg]

Nah sareena forward 2 2 2 goes chop chop chop.

[@shoplifted.4174]

played kenshi all night and almost ripped my hair out, he’s so fun but so hard, it really just takes some learning to start to link his moves together

[@onestep]

Ya I totally agree 😅

[@lone4596]

The thing about him everyone is going to struggle with is delaying kenshi/sento combos so they are not overlapping.

[@lewisjones284]

@@lone4596 Best thing to do is watch the pros like SonicFox and build up an arsenal of combos by mimicking their movements. It's much easier to grasp how to keep Sento and Kenshi working together when you have a few combos locked in with their synergy

[@lewisjones284]

Frost pairs fantastically with Kenshi. If you get a hit confirm on your opponent with something like 1,4, you can easily cancel into Frost's freeze and get a combo going with Sento before the freeze is over. You can make Sento attack before Kenshi recovers from switching stance, so you can pop up the opponent with something like Sento's 2 and then start a full combo with Kenshi after the freeze and Sento stance.

[@onestep]

Nice choice too!

[@metallicaspiker16]

Same with Sub-Zero! I use them as my current main team 😊

[@matthewvice721]

Kenshi is definitely one of the fiddlier characters to get to grips with, most notably in the Sento stance. That damn ghost keeps screwing with my juggles. Anyway, quick note, I'm sure you know - in normal stance, Kenshi's d,f 1 move runs through projectiles if you hold it. Very easy and satisfying to do, actually, allowing you to charge straight at zoners.

[@onestep]

Oh nice addition!

[@Basti461]

My Boy Kenshi. He was of Course my Choice in the final Battle against Shang. He is awsome.

[@onestep]

Nice 😎

[@Lanzetsu]

Advice... as I also did with Shang Tsung, learn 1 stance at a time... when you fully understand it, go to the next one, at the end mix them both. Trying to get everything at once will be only a mess, and you won't be able to fully play any of his styles. For starting he normally with a good kameo is enough.

[@onestep]

Great advice 😎

[@KotaUnlimited]

I agree, thats what im doing. Master one than master the other and youll have a solid foundation to opress opponents

[@w1zard398]

@@KotaUnlimited what do you mean by stance?

[@minseconds6850]

​@w1zard398 im assuming he means with sento out and when your using kenshi base stance no sento

[@Lanzetsu]

@@w1zard398 Exactly as minseconds explained. I've been using Kenshi without Sento out, simply the core kit of him and it is pretty solid TBH, First I am getting the grap of it, on Neutral, offensive, damaginc combos, safe strings, Assist options and mainly Ex moves to extend combos alone. It's been quite interesting, feels as the variation I used on MKX, so I am fine with it and pairing it with SubZero, so later I will start using Sento but mainly after specific combos setups with SubZero, and instantly go back to Base Kenshi. When I got both things "right" I will start using Sento in any moment I can see fit.

[@Phoenix_11_17]

Thanks for the guide! First MK game ever so I already feel behind compared to other players, and although Kenshi is hard, I do love that his standard stance combos are relatively easy

[@onestep]

Nice! Keep up the practice and thanks for watching!

[@ignacioespinoza3575]

Thank you for those videos man! You are the 🐐🐐🐐

[@onestep]

No problem! Thanks for watching 🔥

[@Tyrineal]

I found you can cancel a lot of his normal strings into Sento stance with 1,4,1 being my preferred way of doing so. From there you can hold the Kameo button to make Sento not attack while you do and hold block to make Sento attack and not you. By doing this you can have Sento attack while your attacks are recovering thus keeping you safe at all times or you can do this to create giant combo's or go crazy with the mix ups. This Kenshi is more of a greatest hits version. Normal stance is all the zoning and keep away stuff that made him dangerous in the past and Sento stance is his deadly combo game.

[@onestep]

Woh! Great tips! You love to see it!

[@lewisjones284]

Better yet, cancel the normal into Frost's freeze, Sento stance, and then get a full combo out of it.

[@s0lacee]

i did not know about the kameo part..

[@DarkVergil124]

thank you so much for the guide for kenshi, I've been having trouble learning him. it's so much muscle memories for 2 characters in 1.

[@onestep]

Ya he’s a hard one to learn but worth it in the end!

[@hotspotwarrior9815]

😂 bo

[@hotspotwarrior9815]

😂 bot

[@xTriceracopx]

Exactly who I was wanting!

[@NEOSTANIAA]

thank you for this! this is the first mk i’ve ever played so i’m trying to learn a few characters

[@onestep]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@rockkandyplay5692]

Really needed this...makes learning Kenshi not so intimidating lol thanks alot sir

[@onestep]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@scottdouglas2699]

Thanks a lot for the guides, man! These are really helpful, especially when theres no character guides in MK1 😢

[@onestep]

You got it! Thanks for watching!

[@Kaydaboog1945]

Quick tip there are some combo guides for every character in the game in the tutorial section

Awesome guide! Kenshi seems to be difficult by fun to try and cool to invest time in him! Thanks

[@onestep]

You got it it! Thanks for watching!

[@Jeminiplays]

Aayeee I’m maining Shang and the next character I wanted to learn was kenshi!!! Perfect timing haha thank you for another amazing tutorial!! 🎯🎯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@onestep]

I got you! Thanks for watching!

[@siansen]

Best MK teacher! Tks dude! Regards from Brazil.

[@onestep]

Hey thanks! I really appreciate it😎

[@anthonyontv1061]

Really appreciate the quick guide, would love a more advanced one next!

[@onestep]

Coming in the future!

[@anthonyontv1061]

@@onestep awesome, I feel better about subbing now :) keep it up!

[@shark6350]

Entering a tournament this Saturday. Kenshi main. Let's go

[@onestep]

Good luck! You got this 😎

[@Genchi_Violet]

Im pretty sure someone else in the comments has mention this but kenshi's df1 deflects projectiles as you rush in. So it's safe against zoners.

[@onestep]

Nice! Thanks!

[@arkwaveent]

Preciate u 💯

[@onestep]

I got you 🔥

[@benmendez4955]

Putting the moves on the screen as you are talking about them, would make your videos so much easier to learn from!

[@onestep]

Good idea for future videos! Thanks!

[@Mk_Training_Competition]

Nice ! I play good kenshi but i pick one or two combos AT you ! Thanks you bro 😊

[@onestep]

Thanks for warching! Glad they helped!

[@maxtopliss1552]

Man! This is the one I’ve been waiting for - aside from Reptile🤘🏻🤘🏻, love my slimy lizard boy

[@onestep]

Nice 😎

[@cephuwu]

Planning to play Shang so these are super helpful

[@giantorres92]

Same! 🔥🐉

[@onestep]

Glad they helped!

[@ezekielaranzanso1632]

I first played MK 9, and first fell in love with Kenshi and Noon Saibot MK11, I was sad that Kenshi ain't in the game. And I'm happy to be back in MK1 and relearning Kenshi, and just realizing i started out with one of the difficult characters? He's fun to use, not gonna lie. Reminds me so much of Vergil from DMC (most especially in DMC5 with his whole Doppelganger thing). He's fun. I'm good with it. More hours of labbing for me, i guess 😅

[@UGLYBOYwrld]

Ima actually pretty decent with kenshi i just needa sharpin my skills and practice more this tutorial will do the trick thanks bro

[@onestep]

You got it! Thanks for watching 🔥

[@UGLYBOYwrld]

@@onestep no thank you, you helped me master him hes a hard character to learn but if you’re patient he can be deadly for you

[@FearlessSec]

I just bought MK1 and finished the story, and wanted to main Kenshi, thank you for this! My one question is what does ex mean in the combos? example: F2, 2, exDB2, J, 1, 2, 2?

[@onestep]

Ex means “enhanced” so you use a bar to enhance the move and gain extra properties. Usually more damage and combo extension from the move

[@ronaldwilliams9635]

Kenshi is a very dangerous fighter🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤯 Love Em

[@onestep]

He’s so dangerous 🔥🔥

[@charan_618]

the ending of the sento combos are hardddddd XD

[@onestep]

Ya it can be rough to really get down 😅

[@dado380]

141 is godsend move.First-it's first proper low Kenshi move-opener in decades and also it enables sento.

[@onestep]

Ya it’s great!

[@acropora8]

LETS Gooo

[@onestep]

Yyyaasss 😎🔥

[@Ratstorm2]

I love playing Kenhsi but I’m ass at the game still fun though on that grind to master him

[@onestep]

It’s a grind but it’s worth it!

[@Bboz21-sv7cf]

6:02 I put this here becasuse I need to keep going back to it

[@ILoveMusicLoud]

Thinking I’m gonna main Kenshi and Shujinko Kameo

[@onestep]

Love it 😎

[@overtimedave2610]

Ima just say thank u

[@onestep]

No thank YOU for watching 🙌

[@youTVdeadpool]

hey there, i know it's way more work, but please consider adding the inputs you talk about visually. as a visual learner, it's hard to follow the given inputs without seeing em. cheers.

[@onestep]

Appreciate the input!

[@fisher4540]

Stance characters are so cool when mastered they just feel like the broken tier with the bosses

[@onestep]

Ya they’re crazy!

[@firebeatle6394]

I’ve been trying to pull off combos online with kenshi, but it’s hard because he struggles against Rush down

[@onestep]

Ya he has his strengths and weaknesses

[@marmundo3032]

Now we talking

[@VanHallen52]

Been trying to play with him and man when he is in the Santo stance without his spirit it's so hard for me, I am so lost and just wish I was in the other stance.

[@Fleshreaperrr]

you can refresh the spirit with enhanced spirit alignment

[@onestep]

Kenshi takes work and patience. Keep at it, you got this 😎

[@VanHallen52]

@onestep Thanks I'm getting a little better with it.

[@KogetaJ]

“Fun and easy combos” Me- a new fighting game player trying to figure out wtf is going on *inserts the hangover counting cards gif*

[@onestep]

I’m sorry 😭😭

[@KogetaJ]

that wasn't a shot at you lmao just in general. fighting games are hard if you've never played em lol @@onestep

[@KogetaJ]

you made a great video :) @@onestep

[@woodster605]

I’m Ngl I’ve never played a mortal Kombat game before but I thought this guy looked cool… What on earth does like back 2-2 mean for example like where are the numbers

[@onestep]

The beginning of the video shows the universal language and how to code it. It’ll take a bit to remember and utilize but it’s worth it! Keep up the practice 🔥

[@AcBreezy1]

I remember when kenshi had tele slam and push, miss those moves

[@shaunlugton9233]

I have trouble jumping to fallow up a launch attack with Kenshi. I perform the launch but when I jump I jump too late or I jump over the opponent as they hit the ground. I can't seem to get anything going in the air with many characters in this game. Sometimes my character just jumps strait up instead of at an angle. I don't know what the deal is. I even purchased the Victrix Pro Controller for PS5 because the D-Pad on the PS5 controller sucks, but I still have the same issue with jumping after launch atttacks.

[@onestep]

Ya imma be real, his jumps into air felt a bit more weird compared to other characters and their timing. He’s rough but he’s worth the patience and work!

[@streetcred3604]

Try holding jump after your inputs then he'll automatically jump without you having to time it.

[@ramboonacid8366]

@@streetcred3604 Thanks!

[@TylerBetterDanU]

Thought I’d pick this up but after playing Baraka and getting super easy 40%s think I’ll pass for now 😂

[@onestep]

Fair enough 😂

[@dispozablehero9829]

Definitely my main. Highest combo ive gotten is 414 damage but damn does it take some exectution. I feel like i could just spam on baraka and their dead but kenshi is rough

[@onestep]

Ya Kenshi can be rough at the start 😅

[@lewisjones284]

You could be a baraka casual, or you could have the eternal drip of playing Kenshi

[@vincentcordi]

How do you Dash and do a forward attack in such quick time, i can’t seem to do it

[@onestep]

That after you dash I just keep holding forward. It takes practice for sure. But keep at it and you’ll get it 🔥

[@lucasbarros5928]

I need a guide to play against kenshi, it feels surreal to face

[@onestep]

I can work on that! Great idea 🔥

[@jinnans_gd]

i don't even have MK1 I just think he's cool as hell

[@onestep]

Love it 🔥

[@antoniohernandez7171]

I’m confused on how to do combo inputs.. I suck at fighting games really bad

[@onestep]

Just keep at it! It’s something that takes time for sure

[@tommedlyn3716]

Hey noob here so is 1,2,3,4 X, square, triangle and circle?

[@onestep]

Ya 1 - square, 2 - triangle, 3 - X, and 4 - circle.

[@tejasvaniya2664]

The title should be Advanced guide for Kenshi MK1

[@onestep]

Oh this isn’t even close lol Kenshi can get CRAZY advanced

[@datboiinotorious9245]

Kenshi got some flashy combos

[@onestep]

He really does 😎

[@datboiinotorious9245]

@@onestep facts 💯

[@moshehhubbard756]

Is Frost the best Kameo for Kenshi

[@onestep]

She’s a great option! But depending on how you player others might be better? It’s hard to say “the best”

[@moshehhubbard756]

@@onestep Thanks for letting me know👍🏾

[@Gosloo8330]

Do people use dpad or analog stick

[@onestep]

I’ve seen many people use dpad but I used stick and know many as well who did. I think it’s all on personal preference 😅

[@Gosloo8330]

@@onestep ok thanks

[@DigiSolz]

What does 1 2 and 22 and all dat evemn mean

[@onestep]

The beginning of the video has the universal inputs language

[@DigiSolz]

@@onestep gotcha

[@AmHIM208]

Show us the controller and buttons

[@onestep]

I can’t because everyone plays on different consoles. So I can’t say “triangle” cuz then all the Xbox players won’t have any idea what I’m Saying. So using the universal language is better for everyone

[@beanprotein]

@@onestep personally I think more people know Xbox buttons compared to this universal one but it’s your channel

[@Youranium22]

Just started playing online and not once have I encountered any fighter besides scorpion, it's annoying

[@onestep]

Ya it can be rough sometimes

[@user-qu5sr7lg1f]

he has one single mixup anyone who says he's s tier is just a better player than whoever they run into 😂

[@onestep]

He’s got great stuff with sento out

[@aniqs786]

ez 22% kombo, only two moves. go into sento mode (down back 1) then f3, db4. make sure to get the timing down

[@onestep]

Nice addition!

[@PredatorViruZ56]

Where’s is subzero

[@onestep]

Right here 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn_CqYiAbJitp8ksi=worfWFB6hDooYc3O

[@sack9486]

Damn bruh u talk to damn fast ain’t nobody who hasn’t played multiple mk games gon be able to keep up in the slightest

[@onestep]

Interesting? Cuz these guides have hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of comments and your the first person to say that. Sorry, I’ll try to keep it slow in the future

[@sack9486]

@@onestep I’m just being honest put your video in .75 speed it literally sounds like your talking normal speed lol

[@dannymarquez8918]

tf is141 BDSM F3

[@onestep]

The beginning of the video explains the universal input language that’s used

[@ghostdog217]

I feel like this kenshi is a patient character to learn like Jin in Tekken but kenshi was my favorite in mkx but I think 🤔 they dial him down in this one ☝🏾

[@onestep]

Ya he def takes some patience to learn tbh 😅

[@fimurr]

Tired of learning characters just for people to zone, thats why i wish there was running

[@onestep]

Some kameos will allow you to zone back!

[@fimurr]

@@onestep yeah I know but that doesn't change anything, I wanna fight not play keep away

[@perkyyyyyyyy]

I dont get why yall cant just say a x y b or like wtf f

[@onestep]

Because everyone plays different consoles. So the FGC uses a universal language so all players on all consoles and PC can understand the inputs. It’s explained in the beginning of the video