X-Ray

X-Ray moves are a feature introduced in Mortal Kombat (2011). They are moves that cause a large amount of damage, comparable to "Super Moves" found in various other fighting games. True to their name, these moves consist of a short sequence of attacks that zoom in on the target with an X-Ray and displays bones and organs being crushed, smashed and snapped, dealing massive damage. You must completely charge up the super meter in order to perform an X-Ray Move. thumb|250px|right|All X-Ray Moves (Bosses Included)

About the X-Ray
While incredibly powerful, X-Ray moves often require special conditions to be met. For example, Johnny Cage's X-Ray move is classified as a counter-attack, meaning that it is only performed if he is attacked within a few seconds of the player activating it. Other limitations include X-Ray moves having to be activated from an aerial position and the fact that the damage inflicted by an X-Ray is modified, like all other attacks, based on the damage inflicted by the current kombo.

How to Avoid
While Breakers can not be used on X-Ray Moves, all of them can be avoided in some way. Offensive X-Ray Moves can be initially blocked, often leaving the performer vulnerable and drained of all super meter charge. Defensive X-Ray Moves, like Johnny Cage's, can be avoided by not attacking the target until they are allowed to openly fight again. Projectile attacks like Scorpion's Spear or Sub-Zero's Ice Ball will also cancel the Defensive X-Ray (but they must be done at a long range as they will be countered if done up close). All X-Rays can be interrupted with projectile attacks, or by hitting the attacker with a well-timed strike before the attack connects. It is also worth noting that most, if not all X-Ray attacks, cannot be preformed if either Armless Kombat or Headless Kombat come up on Test Your Luck.