Shang Tsung - Complete Character Guide & Combo Tutorial - Mortal Kombat 1

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @azeplays3563
    @azeplays3563 Год назад +115

    I'm really digging how much they're leaning into Shang Tsung being more alchemist based. He still has his magic, but now they're really emphasizing his experiments and weird science. He went from being a vile sorcerer to being a vial sorcerer

    • @mrnozchalazt7199
      @mrnozchalazt7199 Год назад +11

      Yeah it makes him more interesting and resourceful leaning more towards alchemy. I’ve enjoyed the change though I do miss the soul steal brutality.

    • @azeplays3563
      @azeplays3563 Год назад +3

      @@mrnozchalazt7199 thats true, that was iconic. It was even in the reveal trailer

    • @relijinn826
      @relijinn826 Год назад +1

      A vile vial sorcerer, if you will

    • @imdikonps4396
      @imdikonps4396 Год назад

      I mean is alchemy magic or science

    • @azeplays3563
      @azeplays3563 Год назад +3

      @@imdikonps4396 magical science

  • @johnyoung9998
    @johnyoung9998 Год назад +4

    Awesome guide. This was exactly what I was looking for. You went step by step, not only showing the moves but explaining what they were for, what they can chain into, what distance they can be used from, and what their weaknesses are. So many guides are either just "These are his moves" or "Here's a minute of combo footage without actually telling you what the buttons are or what I'm chaining together." Thanks for teaching.

  • @richardray6516
    @richardray6516 Год назад +41

    He’s definitely a zoner, the moment you shoot a fireball with young Shang is when you transform to old Shang. This catches ppl off guard because the young Shang fireball animation has them distracted so they are still neutral ducking not ready for the ground eruption from old Shang

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  Год назад +3

      he definitely can be a zoner!

    • @taybalencitv8604
      @taybalencitv8604 Год назад +3

      What is a zoner?

    • @JustFollowingOrdersYT
      @JustFollowingOrdersYT Год назад +6

      @@taybalencitv8604 someone who wants to keep you at a distance instead of running them down. This can either be via very long moves or projectiles in general.

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  Год назад +4

      zoner is someone who controls a certain space on screen. In NRS typically its the fullscreen space control, using projectiles and obstacles to keep opponents away@@taybalencitv8604

    • @imdikonps4396
      @imdikonps4396 Год назад

      ​@@shujinkydinkI face a shang as baraka shang just ran and zoned now if I got in he was dead but his I couldn't I was dead he stayed as young so if he was actually a good zoner he would have morphed in to old Shane as he is launch fight balls throwing them as I'm just ducking dnt think this games zoning is nearly as bad as every NRS game has been since 9 I live them but the zoning most aren't a fan of caugse most people zone but mk 1 katana and noob are harder to fight against a zoner shang sting or maybe rRain in mk 1 same with mk x zoners and same with Kenturon or Scarlet I think the think that could make shang decent or trouble some zoning hos his bed of spikes people tend to jump against zoners when their close

  • @sasoriakasuna9050
    @sasoriakasuna9050 Год назад +10

    If you want a cool combo starter with shang, back 1, 2 as young shang, then turn into old shang, air combo 1, 2, cancel into enhanced fire ball and continue the juggle from there

  • @AnantaNow
    @AnantaNow Год назад +3

    It has begun!!
    Finally!!! The Shang Tsung has come to Dark Dink’s channel.

  • @INTHEFIELD777
    @INTHEFIELD777 Год назад +1

    I’ve been labbing with Shang for the last day or two. Honestly one of the funnest players I’ve came across. Someone at NRS came through with some genius level themed stuff for him. The sorcerer and the dark magician come to life. Young and old on top of taking the form of your opponent and plus you get a try hard mix you can get switching from young to old mid combos or corner. Ending in the DB3 in old Shang is mad satisfying.

  • @Nerevar5me
    @Nerevar5me Год назад +1

    I’ve only played Shang once in kombat league, I was so hyped when I realized I was playing Shang and Goro! I brought my A game and won 3-1! He got me a few times as old Shang with a combo but other than that I felt the guy wasn’t trying too hard. It felt so cool to beat Shang with Reptile as the former slave vs his master. I’m looking forward to using Shang eventually. Thanks for the guide 🙏

  • @Vyo1983
    @Vyo1983 Год назад +6

    Old Shang air fireball can be aimed a little. Hold back you get a close one and forward you get a far one instead of the "tracking" one.
    A more optimal combo is old f4121~df1, 4~df1, 4~df1, f4~df1, f4~db3
    Also you can stay in young form and also always go into combos, just get used to always transform right away when starting the f4 string and continue the old one. Young 24, b22, 12 you can always end in fireballs and switch early to get the old one ground skulls for combos.

  • @fishbowel4601
    @fishbowel4601 Год назад +2

    shang tsung + shujinko = 9000 iq plays

  • @djgeneticdisorder
    @djgeneticdisorder Год назад +2

    Excellent guide well done, will try Shang today, having a blast with Rain ans sub kameo sa far, game is epic

  • @chiefinasmith
    @chiefinasmith Год назад +5

    Dude thank you so much for these. MK1 is my first fighting game ever & it’s definitely a lot to learn. I’m maining Sub-Zero right now & it’d be awesome to get a guide for him. The only combo I can do is a super basic one that I came up with 😂

    • @th3d1sturbed1
      @th3d1sturbed1 Год назад

      Tom Brady just made a 30 minute guide I think on dash guides for sub zero

  • @willyottmar
    @willyottmar Год назад +2

    I think Shang Tsung is one of the funniest character in the game. He definitely has plenty of variety. In mk11 it was fun to use Ground eruption and Shake for zoning (Your main guide).

  • @iamwilladd
    @iamwilladd Год назад

    So you can use the stick. Makes down back forward easy. Also split d pad helps.

  • @flowrepins6663
    @flowrepins6663 Год назад +1

    I'm a big fan of yours

  • @kylenguyen7371
    @kylenguyen7371 Год назад +4

    13:13 Shang zones, but he's not Cetrion; it isn't his primary game plan or win condition. He's still playing keep-away, but more in the sense of a "hit and run" character; think of how Kilgore in Killer Instinct operates, only leagues better by virtue of controlling which state he wants to be in for the given scenario.

    • @Jomael954
      @Jomael954 Год назад +1

      I like to play aggressive with him. Wish he had more strings in the young form though.

    • @RedShogun13
      @RedShogun13 Год назад +1

      @@Jomael954 This. If he just had a few more strings or an overhead starter in young form imo he’d be perfect

  • @migraine7718
    @migraine7718 Год назад

    As someone who first picked up reptile, and now mains Shang Tsung. I agree with a lot of his points and I can see where he is coming from I just disagree with what he said around 7:32. “Start the round as young, and the game old” I have found a lot of success with constantly changing forms in all cases of a fight. Getting comfortable with making form changes is key to mastering Shang.

    • @migraine7718
      @migraine7718 Год назад

      Gotta say tho, that down back forward one is a bitch to fully get under pressure lmao

  • @Planteraishot
    @Planteraishot Год назад

    If anyone is having trouble with the triple skull input with Shang tsung you can hold down and then do the left right to make it easier.
    You can also do quarter circle back and then front.

  • @CoffeeKatastrophe
    @CoffeeKatastrophe Год назад +1

    Happy to see a super troopers reference🐿️

  • @iamwilladd
    @iamwilladd Год назад +1

    👋, thanks for all the videos. I seen you at ect btw. So I turned off input short cuts last night. Seems to help the far ground skull, I had to turn on negative edge tho. Wish it was just down forward hold forward. Like robo cops input on mk11.

  • @kanasas2
    @kanasas2 Год назад +1

    Awesome tutorial the transform comnand a lil weird for me but im excited about how hes a mix of mk3 and mk9 shang lol

  • @iamwilladd
    @iamwilladd Год назад +1

    But just practice down back forward, until you fell the back input on the part of your thumb.

  • @mattbatten
    @mattbatten Год назад +2

    Sorry haven't been on here lately been busy with things lately been having fun witn LI Mei baraka Reptile that's me your the best dude ❤

  • @AnantaNow
    @AnantaNow Год назад +3

    Is there any way he says ‘Your soul is mine’?

  • @iamwilladd
    @iamwilladd Год назад +1

    Update. The split dpad sucks. Installing a clicky mod board from extreme rate tonight and puting in the og Dpad back inside. Hope this will improve it.
    Also bought a razor Wolverine v2 pro. Amazing Dpad on it. Hiting far ground spark easy.
    Tbh the standard ps5 controller is pretty good also.

  • @nybethobdilord6912
    @nybethobdilord6912 Год назад +1

    You can get more damage out of the bnb. F4121DF1-4DF1-4DF1-F4DF1-F4DB3. 38%
    If you want to spend a bar then looping far and close ground fireball is the best way to get damage out of it and going straight into injection.
    Unfortunately Shang doesnt seem to get a lot of damage out of his ex moves. But that does mean we can spend it on ex injection for mix-ups with the opposing character or combobreaking.

    • @JustFollowingOrdersYT
      @JustFollowingOrdersYT Год назад +2

      Honestly, with the projectiles and being able to get at least 30% off of pretty much every normal I'm not too broken up about not being able to cash out meter rn.

  • @gregoryaguon1925
    @gregoryaguon1925 Год назад +1

    Great vid. Any corner combos with him even though he's a mostly zoner?

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  Год назад +1

      I'll be doing an advanced guide soon covering that stuff!

  • @JakeInTheUK
    @JakeInTheUK Год назад +1

    You can actually do the full old shang string and end it fully!! Forward 4-1-2-1-4. And the full string is safe on block so…. In fact all of his string are safe on block except back 1-2 in young form!

  • @CameronDC-Grimes
    @CameronDC-Grimes Год назад +1

    Hey Dink:
    How TF do you get Far Ground Skull to input consistently?
    I normally slide DF/DB/DBF inputs but it seems to want me to individually input the DBF1 slowly even though i need to input it fast in the combos im doing.
    Any tips?
    I have Medium cancel input timing on settings

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  Год назад +1

      I wish I knew I think they made it annoying on purpose. I have a 60% hit rate on it lol

    • @CameronDC-Grimes
      @CameronDC-Grimes Год назад

      @@shujinkydink ok I think I was inputting it like I do most DF/DB inputs. So my input when trying to do it fast became DB1F instead of DB[F]1
      [ ] = Hold button
      It's kind of annoying to think about doing that different timing every time I switch between close/Medium to far ground skulls but I think after LabN it into muscle memory I won't have any problems. Went from 50% success to 85% just by labbing the combos and not changing it on the fly in matches.

    • @Claritism
      @Claritism Год назад

      @@shujinkydink They should've just made it ddf or bbf. They literally advertised him to have easy execution and to have the difficulty be in decision making.

    • @Claritism
      @Claritism Год назад

      I use Medium as well. I slide DB then press F1.

  • @nujabes8166
    @nujabes8166 Год назад

    Yeah the down back forward input for the far projectiles is inconsistent for me, I can't 100% guarantee it so I guess that means I need to practice it more lol.

  • @thatpersoneveryoneknowsbut7533
    @thatpersoneveryoneknowsbut7533 Год назад +1

    Great guide btw for that triple fire ball input ive notice in this game the inputs can be weird i get the triple skull every time though if you hit the quarter circle then release then press forward just seems to always mess up when i try to slide input

  • @iamwilladd
    @iamwilladd Год назад

    So it’s seems very hard to get the input 100%. On my hit box it’s the most convenient . But other inputs on the box are harder.
    Now the stick is actually the next best option as the game just plays better with controller and all the options, like cameo, stance change ect.
    I ordered a split dpad, I’m hoping it will fix the dpad back input problem.
    Wish they just made it back, down, forward.
    Useing the new dule sens edge, with the back paddles.
    But dashing with the stick sucks. And you almost have to switch back and forth.
    Split dpad with mechanical buttons may be the it.

  • @taybalencitv8604
    @taybalencitv8604 Год назад +1

    Just curious when you doing your combos do you use the the D-Pad or the analog stick ?

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  Год назад +1

      always Dpad, stick is too inprecise

    • @ZetaPlaya
      @ZetaPlaya Год назад

      If your playing a fighting game I suggest you always use the dpad so you can get an actual better feeling in what you doing

  • @OgiShigaogi
    @OgiShigaogi Год назад +2

    Heyy dink thanks for the vids was waiting on shang tsung until your guide. just a question tho can one play him without going absolutely crazy learning combos for every charecter in the roster?? Would playing him like that be a mistake or is it still viable? I know you touched on switching characters and stuff sorry if I missed something there.

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  Год назад +2

      he can still compete for sure! But I feel if you want to have the dirt other characters have you need to be able to switch between at will. That being said I am still having success not doing that since Im still figuring it all out

  • @novelgiani
    @novelgiani Год назад

    With air combos, you can do the juggle combo with young shang and transition to old shang and do an air combo into air fireball which you can get a full combo out of. But Shangs don't really do it because it's easier to just do the popular bnb with old shang.

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  Год назад

      does it do more damage? if so I could see people switching to that

    • @novelgiani
      @novelgiani Год назад +1

      @shujinkydink I'm not sure. Maybe it does more damage if you use a specific anti air Kameo like Jax or Scorpion, but it sounds like a lot of work for not really much. I think Shang's progression is gonna depend on how fast Shang players learn the roster and utilize Shang's opponent morphing, because if Baraka can get free 45% combos, imagine that with Shangs copying Baraka and getting the damage buff that goes with EX needle or EX morph.

  • @Adam_StefaniakSaltea_Moonspell
    @Adam_StefaniakSaltea_Moonspell Год назад +4

    Yo Dink!
    I like to share my thoughts on the character since I feel like this guide is far from complete. I would say you've covered ST's basics there at best.
    Lets start of with a good character definition. His young version is focused on space control and has superior combo starter. His old version has bigger combo/juggle properties which is obvious. However based on around 300 matches I did with him, I can say with confidence that his pressure and space control is much more effective when two versions are used simultaneously. From a distance switch is easy but up close morthps must be done mid F4 string. This allows safe shifting and effective offense based on whiff punishing and opening opponent with his F3 OH. Also, you did not mentioned that the "Bed of Spikes" is full punished on block. Only the enhanced version provides safety. Its not obligatory but learning the ability to shift before F4 string ends in his old version to younger version so end it with Enhanced "Bed of Spikes" provide safe ender. Of course that can be done with proper assist but in order to maximize his effectiveness this is crucial because it allows you to use the assist in different situations. It has to be mentioned that this part requires good execution to successful application. Proper shifting will require good understanding his projectiles properties and ability to observe opponents behaviour and act accordingly.
    Once you are comfortable with the above, at some point combos with Kameo (Sub) will allow you to apply damage while shifting mid combo into character you are playing up against. It will allow you to end combos in alternative way and (in some cases) with higher damage.
    Also a section with different Kameos would be convenient. You have mentioned Kung Lao as assist that gives mixup potential but there are other valid options that play in ST favour. It depends on the result we prefer.

    • @jxrd3n530
      @jxrd3n530 Год назад

      If youve done 300 matches, you must have dealt with a fair deal of Raiden players. I need some advice for that matchup, because Raidens teleport kills Shangs zoning, and if you whiff one ground fireball youre in for 60%. So frustrating.

  • @ninetailorochimaru
    @ninetailorochimaru Год назад +3

    My only gripe with this character is the fact he can't flawlessly transform into the enemy like he can for his old/young form. Imagine the missed combo potentials...
    That said, ive been only playing in Invasion and practice mode, and I've been trying to come up with combos myself. I want to use Shujinko as a kameo, and honestly, I feel like Shang is good to the point he doesn't really NEED a kameo. Yeah it helps, but without using meter he can take away a third of your health.
    One thing I'm gonna start doing is empty jump ins, but transforming as I'm coming down near them so they might think they see an attack animation so they keep blocking, and then I grab.
    I've been practicing switching between forms to trip up people. Like for example, his f4121 as old Shang, can be started as young Shang, if you switch to old shang during the first press of f4. It's a bit tricky, but if you can punish a move and ur young Shang, it's a valuable skill to have.
    Been labbing trying to come up with unique combos. It's upsetting he doesn't have much mixup in the terms of OH and Lows between his forms. Like if his old version did lows and his young version did OH for some of his strings, that'd be an interesting mechanic as well.
    That's just my two cents on the whole thing.
    Stay Awes9me

    • @favray
      @favray Год назад

      If you want to keep a combo going as the enemy, use the sub kameo. I learned that you can freeze them after a combo string, tranform into the enemy and keep the combo going. Haven’t used any other kameo since, super fun. Go try it out

  • @stonetoadaustin528
    @stonetoadaustin528 Год назад +1

    Looks like ima be a smoke main at this point thats where im at. Love watching shang but not as solid on the sticks with him.

  • @HMOBALI
    @HMOBALI Год назад

    I find it hard to change forms mid combo, for example F4 as young and the continuing with 212 in old to start that BNB from young form. Did you manage to find ways to do stuff like that easily?

    • @friiakid
      @friiakid Год назад

      Press 1 immediately after F4

    • @friiakid
      @friiakid Год назад

      F4, Down Left Trigger and Press 1, then 212

  • @lucasbliss8134
    @lucasbliss8134 Месяц назад

    I'm having a bit of trouble with the timing of the second upskull after the kick during the bnb combo. I'm thinking maybe 4 isnt cancelable into df1 anymore? Did they perhaps nerf him or something? I cant upskull an opponent in the air after I kick them i have to basically wait till the kick animation is finished which results in only being able to hit them with an upskull after they have touched the ground and start to recover again.

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  Месяц назад

      Should still be able too, Shangs combos havent changed much. Might need to delay the kick a bit more.

    • @lucasbliss8134
      @lucasbliss8134 Месяц назад

      @@shujinkydinkthanks for answering bro, u we’re totally right. After getting a bit more practice I was able to get it down kinda

  • @Lusde
    @Lusde 8 месяцев назад

    Dumb question but is there a tip on how to get 3 fireballs or far fireball lift consistently?

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  8 месяцев назад

      Just practice, it's a really awkward input

  • @cosmicmindpowerlifeforce840
    @cosmicmindpowerlifeforce840 Год назад

    Thank you for your vidéo and what is it finally thé 24 roster fighter?

  • @INTHEFIELD777
    @INTHEFIELD777 Год назад +1

    PLUS FRAME RESPONSIBLY

  • @k.j.littlejohn4362
    @k.j.littlejohn4362 Год назад +1

    You forgot old shang tsung forward 4 2..great video tho

  • @ghosttemplar6989
    @ghosttemplar6989 Год назад +1

    So he is basically a balanced Zoner somewhat

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  Год назад +2

      Yeah! He can zone if he needs to, but can also do decent damage

    • @ghosttemplar6989
      @ghosttemplar6989 Год назад

      @@shujinkydink A very interesting character, I hope they release more like him if the do dlc sort of like Shao and his ax or Kenshi and his two stances.

  • @viniciuszanotello1467
    @viniciuszanotello1467 Год назад +3

    Goro can juggle after back 223…

  • @mikeymyke
    @mikeymyke Год назад

    They should bring back the ability to morph into any character with button combinations, like in MK2 and UMK3.

  • @lorenzo9888
    @lorenzo9888 Год назад

    let’s gooo

  • @Quickcat21MK
    @Quickcat21MK Год назад +1

    Standing 4 or 3 into second ground skull does not work.

  • @GabuFGC
    @GabuFGC Год назад

    I wouldn't say this is a complete guide without kameo stuff, especially with how important they are. Hope you upload a part 2 eventually going over kameos with shang.

  • @shareen5876
    @shareen5876 6 месяцев назад

    I use joysticks to play no buttons 😞 I'm to used to it.

  • @Stanlos
    @Stanlos Год назад +1

    O wow!! No LiMei for you?!?!?

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  Год назад

      I tried her and her playstyle just wasn't for me

  • @iamwilladd
    @iamwilladd Год назад +1

    Ok so bad new. eXtremeRate Face Clicky Kit for PS5 Controller BDM-030, Custom Tactile Dpad Mouse Click Kit for PS5. My controller is not the BDM-030😢. I installed it anyways and it feels amazing. However I will try to get the right controller. Pressing the buttons and the d pad felt 100 times better. So I will test and report all I want is a far found spark. Man I have taken so many controllers apart for this.

  • @daninadine686
    @daninadine686 Год назад

    All well and good, but from the grandmaster onwards, Shang is much too slow in contrast to the other characters, which I really don't think is right.

  • @1sonjohn44
    @1sonjohn44 Год назад +1

    Yooo

  • @taseim.tbennett5026
    @taseim.tbennett5026 Год назад +1

    Imma be real Shang got like no mix and his damage is mid and his buttons are good but don’t lead to anything he has a cool idea but he suffers from lack of everything but zoning😢

    • @shujinkydink
      @shujinkydink  Год назад

      Good thing he can steal moves to counteract that

  • @shareen5876
    @shareen5876 6 месяцев назад

    Your Soul Is Mine : rate dialog out of ?/10

  • @starfire3287
    @starfire3287 Год назад

    a hard character but unfortunately his greatest strength is his zoning

    • @jmech2298
      @jmech2298 Год назад

      He is a tricky character. His combis can be altered to put him in better positioning for zoning or mixing up by switching to you enemy. Hes pretty fun to play tho

  • @BurntheKremlin966
    @BurntheKremlin966 Год назад

    An ARROGAN FOOL