Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate has 37 Stage Fatality inputs, one for every playable fighter, but only three arenas support them: Dead Pool, Shaolin Trap Dungeon and Tournament. Win the round that decides the match, stand at Close range when FINISH HIM! or FINISH HER! appears, and enter your fighter's command before the finishing window expires.
The same character-specific command works on all three compatible arenas; the arena determines the environmental animation. Stage Fatalities are available automatically and were added for every MK11 owner through the free update released alongside Aftermath on May 26, 2020. You do not need to purchase Aftermath, although you must own a DLC fighter to use that character and perform their Stage Fatality.
Mortal Kombat 11 Stage Fatalities at a glance
Question
Answer
How many fighter inputs are there?
37: one for every character in the complete MK11 Ultimate roster.
Which arenas are compatible?
Dead Pool, Shaolin Trap Dungeon and Tournament.
What range is required?
Close range for every fighter.
When is the command entered?
After winning the deciding round, during FINISH HIM! or FINISH HER!
Do they need to be unlocked?
No. They are available automatically after installing the free update.
Is Aftermath required?
No. The mechanic was included in a free content update for all MK11 owners.
Can an Easy Fatality Token be used?
Yes. From Close range, hold Block and press Back Punch (2).
How to perform a Stage Fatality in Mortal Kombat 11
Play on Dead Pool, Shaolin Trap Dungeon or Tournament.
Win the round that decides the match.
Wait for FINISH HIM! or FINISH HER! to appear.
Move directly beside the defeated opponent at Close range.
Enter the Stage Fatality command listed for your fighter before the finishing window closes.
You do not need to stand beside a particular trap or move the opponent to the center of the arena. The positional requirement is Close range relative to the defeated fighter, and the game handles the environmental animation after the command activates.
Every character uses one specific Stage Fatality input. Once you know that command, you can use it without changing anything on all three compatible stages. It does not have to be equipped, discovered in the Krypt or earned from a Tower.
During a match, pause the game and select Move List > Finishers to review the command. Forward always means toward the opponent and Back means away from them, regardless of which side of the screen your fighter occupies.
Which MK11 stages have Stage Fatalities?
Arenas with Stage Fatalities in Mortal Kombat 11
Arena
Environmental element
Input rule
Dead Pool
The finishing animation uses the arena's acid pool.
Use your fighter's Stage Fatality input from Close range.
Shaolin Trap Dungeon
The finishing animation uses the dungeon's hanging and floor traps.
Use the same fighter-specific input from Close range.
Tournament
The finishing animation uses the arena's tournament and arcade presentation.
Use the same fighter-specific input from Close range.
No other MK11 arena supports a Stage Fatality. Soul Chamber, RetroKade and Kronika's Keep were added or highlighted in the same free update, but they do not have this type of finisher.
Mortal Kombat 11 Stage Fatality button notation
The universal 1/2/3/4 notation lets the same command work for PC players, remapped controls and every console. If you need more help reading inputs, see our Mortal Kombat 11 controls and beginner guide.
MK11 Stage Fatality button notation by platform
Universal
Attack
PS4/PS5
Xbox One/Series X|S
Nintendo Switch
PC default
1
Front Punch
Square
X
Y
J
2
Back Punch
Triangle
Y
X
I
3
Front Kick
Cross
A
B
K
4
Back Kick
Circle
B
A
L
PC keyboard controls and every controller layout can be remapped. If your configuration differs from the defaults, follow the assigned attack functions or the universal numbers instead of the printed platform buttons.
Easy Stage Fatality input
You can perform a Stage Fatality with an Easy Fatality Token. Stand at Close range on a compatible arena and hold Block while pressing Back Punch (2). This simplified command consumes one token.
Easy Stage Fatality command by platform
Universal
PS4/PS5
Xbox One/Series X|S
Nintendo Switch
PC default
Hold Block + Back Punch (2)
Hold R2 + Triangle
Hold RT + Y
Hold ZR + X
Hold O + I
Easy Fatality Tokens do not unlock Stage Fatalities and are never required. Every complete character-specific input below can be performed without spending a token. See our Time Krystals and Premium Shop guide for more information about optional currencies and tokens.
All Mortal Kombat 11 Stage Fatality inputs
All 37 commands below must be entered from Close range while FINISH HIM! or FINISH HER! is displayed. Use the universal input as the reference for PC or a customized controller layout.
Select a fighter to jump directly to their Stage Fatality:
How many Stage Fatality inputs are there in MK11 Ultimate?
There are 37 fighter-specific commands, one for every playable character. There are only three compatible arenas, and each arena supplies its own environmental finishing animation.
Which stages support Stage Fatalities?
Only Dead Pool, Shaolin Trap Dungeon and Tournament support Stage Fatalities in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate.
Does the same fighter input work on all three stages?
Yes. Each fighter uses one Stage Fatality command, and that same input works on Dead Pool, Shaolin Trap Dungeon and Tournament. You do not need to learn a separate command for each arena.
Do Stage Fatalities need to be unlocked?
No. Stage Fatalities are available automatically after the free content update is installed. They do not need to be found in the Krypt, earned from Towers or equipped in a variation.
Do you need Aftermath to perform Stage Fatalities?
No. Stage Fatalities arrived alongside Aftermath on May 26, 2020, but were included in a free update for every Mortal Kombat 11 owner. You only need to own a DLC fighter if you want to use that character's command.
Can you use an Easy Fatality Token for a Stage Fatality?
Yes. From Close range on a compatible stage, hold Block and press Back Punch (2). This simplified command consumes one Easy Fatality Token; the complete fighter-specific input does not consume anything.
Can you perform a Stage Fatality after a Mercy?
Yes. A Mercy resumes the fight. Defeat the opponent again on a compatible arena, wait for the new finishing prompt and enter the Stage Fatality command from Close range.
Other Mortal Kombat 11 guides
All Fatalities: all 74 regular inputs and their required ranges.
Brutalities: final-hit timing, additional conditions and unlock sources.
