Freeze

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Freeze

Freeze is a negative control effect in Mortal Kombat Mobile that briefly locks a character out of actions. While frozen, the fighter cannot perform any actions for a short period of time, which interrupts pressure, prevents blocks and attacks, and opens a window for free damage or setup. Freeze is strongest when timed before an opponent’s Special Attack or during a dangerous combo string.

Freeze is applied by specific characters, equipment, and Kameos. Exact duration and application conditions follow the source card. The Applies section lists confirmed sources. Immune to and Resists show cards that prevent or reduce Freeze according to their text; Benefits from lists cards that gain an advantage when Freeze is present. Always confirm on the card whether protection is full immunity or a narrower resistance before counting on it in a matchup.

Effect interactions: Freeze

Freeze

A quick reference for the most important interactions with this effect.

Effect or ruleWhat happensInteraction
Actionswhile Freeze is active
The frozen fighter cannot perform actions for a short time.
Locked
Blocks and attackswhile Freeze is active
Freeze interrupts pressure and prevents the fighter from blocking or attacking.
Blocked
Freeze resistance / immunitybefore the effect is applied
Protection can reduce or prevent Freeze as stated on the relevant card.
Can prevent

Applies

Sub-Zero OnslaughtSub-Zero Kold WarSub-Zero MK1Sub Zero CryomancerSub-ZeroFrost MK11Sub Zero GrandmasterSub-Zero KlassicSub-Zero Circle of Shadow
Kuai Liang's BracersIce BombDark MantleColdhearted Ninja’s Dark CryomancyShintai of the North
Sub-Zero - Circle of Shadow KameoSub-Zero - Grand Master KameoSub-Zero - Kold War KameoSub-Zero - Klassic KameoSub-Zero - Cryomancer Kameo

Immune to

Sub-Zero MK1

Resists

Geras MK1Kitana Edenian BloodJade LizardSmoke KlassicJax Briggs OnslaughtTremor Black DragonHomelander American Treasure
Taira's Clan 6th SenseSuper SuitDynasty Mask of MadnessHellborne PactContinuum ClockThe Patriot ShieldRestless Ninja's FigureHockey MaskNinja YoroiEnigmatic LanternUshankaBody of SteelEdenian Force Rejection FieldCyber ArmorWitch's WardBody ArmorMatokan Snake SkinThe TorturerShintai of MaliceEarth Elemental FacemaskAugmentation: Neural LinkAbyssal Wraith’s Shadow

Benefits from

Triborg Sub-Zero (LK-52O)
Weather WarfareTelogreikaIce GlovesIce DaggersColdhearted Ninja’s Dark CryomancyShintai of the North

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