Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3/Kung Lao/Introduction

Introduction

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Biography

Kung Lao's plan to reform the White Lotus Society comes to a halt when Shao Kahn's invasion takes the Earth by storm. As a chosen warrior, Kung Lao must use his greatest fighting skills to bring down Shao Kahn's reign of terror.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Great Rushdown: Lao's pessure consists of kara jabs, knee staggers, Teleports, whiffed Divekicks and jumping attacks. He is very difficult to deal with without a reliable anti crossup. Good Throw: Lao's throw is very plus on hit. It allows a jump Divekick mixup. Good Anti Airs: Spin is one of the most powerful anti airs in the game. It leads to a universal infinite. Escapes Corner Traps: Lao can escape corner traps using Teleport. Multiple Infinites: Lao has several infinites that work against every character in the cast. Difficult to Anti Air: Lao will often stuff anti air attempts with his jump punch and Divekick.

High Execution: Optimal Lao play requires that players master infinites, instant Divekicks, anti crossup Spins and Teleport corner trap escapes. Relaunched Easily: Lao can be relaunched by every character except Reptile no matter what. Corner Trapped Crouching: Lao gets corner trapped crouching by Kabal, Kano, Nightwolf, Sindel, Sonya and Stryker. No LK, HK, Sweep Punish: Lao does not have a special move that punishes unsafe Sweeps on block.

Notable Players

• nwo (USA)
• Pshhh, Sp1c Unit, Miss Spin (USA)
• Mafioso (CIS)
• Lex (USA)