Question - Kung Lao How do I do the 11212 and 112124 strings?

[MKXnoob]

I'm feeling really dumb, but I can't do 112 at all. 11 comes out just fine, but stops after that. Is there a trick to getting 112 and the associated string afterwards?

 

[Jaiyson]

Like I totally rant about this string on my status yesterday.. and Im still having trouble getting it off consistently but maybe @Fraud Blank @Chrishaspads can help you with some tips

 

[YoShadowFiend]

1,1 2+1,2~4 is the way i do it.

 

[AK Stormthegates]

I went back to stick just so I could consistently do it. Its just obnoxious.

 

[ShotgunInsanity]

I just press 11, then I slide my fingers across the buttons for the 212 part and it comes out every time, I play on the xbone pad btw.

 

[mrtom]

I do 11 then roll my thumb back and fourth for 212. Don't try to push them all independently like a normal combo, it's way to fast.

 

[WakeUp DP]

I just press 11, then I slide my fingers across the buttons for the 212 part and it comes out every time, I play on the xbone pad btw.

It works but it damages your pad.

 

[ShotgunInsanity]

It works but it damages your pad.

Well it's a good thing I don't use Kung Lao

 

[Linkuei82]

After 1,1, I just roll my thumb across 212 and it comes out. Same as I did in MK9 for that string.

 

[MKXnoob]

I'm able to do it now (on stick). I press 11 with my index finger, then 2 with my middle finger, then 1 with index, 2 with middle. It has to be done very fast, no time to use one finger both all buttons.

 

[ShotgunInsanity]

I'm able to do it now (on stick). I press 11 with my index finger, then 2 with my middle finger, then 1 with index, 2 with middle. It has to be done very fast, no time to use one finger both all buttons.

You've been playing on stick the entire time?

 

[MKXnoob]

You've been playing on stick the entire time?

Yes, I have. What's the problem? It's not obvious at all to a beginner how to do that string, regardless of controller type.

 

[GAV]

The 2 has to be as fast as the 1,1, so just get faster on getting from 1 to 2.

 

[ShotgunInsanity]

Yes, I have. What's the problem? It's not obvious at all to a beginner how to do that string, regardless of controller type.

I just thought it would be counter intuitive to most people to use one finger on a stick.

 

[Drew9795]

You need to press 212 before 11 comes out.

 

[beep_ima_sheep]

My only question is, what is the purpose making it so finicky? Why not just allow normal input pace like 99% of the other strings in the game

 

[Vjeekes]

you have to work hard to be pretty

 

[Kung Lmao]

I switched these buttons: 2 and 3 so I could do this specific string easier, no regrets - this button layout feels perfect for Lao when you use a regular controller, since actually 3 is the least used button for him. And doing B321 string feels comfortable and natural like this too.

1 & 2 control hands
3 & 4 controls legs

Xbox controller: Switch A and Y
PS controller: Switch X and Triangle

1,1 2+1,2~4 is the way i do it.

When you switched the 2 buttons around, you will be doing the entire string with your thumb and it feels so natural.

#easylife

 

[tatterbug4]

You put your palm on the controller and roll then around.

I do it and land it every time

 

[Kung Lmao]

Sounds dirty, possible you can't spin after the string since you pressed too many wrong buttons by mistake

 

[tatterbug4]

Sounds dirty, possible you can't spin after the string since you pressed too many wrong buttons by mistake

I can't stop laughing

 

[KIllaByte]

112 dos not exist. Only 11212, or 112124.

 

[DevilMaySpy]

I have to use two fingers for this string, as if I'm inputting the throw Brutality.

 

[JDM]

My only question is, what is the purpose making it so finicky? Why not just allow normal input pace like 99% of the other strings in the game

Execution is a lost art these days it seems.....

 

[EOTL]

My only question is, what is the purpose making it so finicky? Why not just allow normal input pace like 99% of the other strings in the game

It is the same input pace really. you have until the recovery frames of the move before to input the next one. The only way to make it easier would be say to make the string 1124 and 2 automatically does 3 hits. I don't mind execution though and frankly we're lucky to have such a hitconfirmable string compared to most strings in MKX.