Kung Lao

Hat Throw : ← → LP

Spin : → ↓ → RUN (tap RUN to continue spin)

Teleport : ↓ ↑

Diving Kick (Jump Kick) : (In air) ↓ + HK

Spin Cancel : During spin, BLK to cancel into throw/pressure

Fatality 1 (Hat Toss) : (Close) → → ← ↓ HP

Fatality 2 (Fatal Spin) : (Half‑screen) RUN BLK RUN BLK ↓

Animality (Cheetah) : (Close) RUN RUN RUN RUN BLK

Friendship (Fetch) : RUN LP RUN LK

Babality : ↓ → → HP

Stage/Pit Fatality : ↓ ↓ → → LK

Combo 1 : HP LK ← + HK (18%)

Combo 2 : LK LK ← + HK (19%)

Combo 3 : HP LP HP LP LK LK ← + HK (34%)

Kung Lao

Attributes

Strengths

  • Exceptional rushdown and mixups via kara‑jabs, dive kicks and spin pressure
  • Spin is a powerful anti‑air and can lead into universal infinites on many characters
  • Teleport offers escape and surprise cross‑up/pressure options
  • Great corner escape tools and high damage juggles when confirmed

Weaknesses

  • Spin has vulnerable hurtbox and can be beaten by well‑timed normals or projectiles
  • Dive kick and teleport use require spacing discipline to avoid punishment
  • Some infinites and advanced routes are character‑dependent and risky versus proper counters

Summary

Kung Lao in UMK3 arcade is a top‑tier rushdown nightmare: fast dive kicks, oppressive spin pressure and teleport mixups give him excellent offense and escape options. He rewards precise timing and awareness, and his spin/divekick toolkit can overwhelm opponents who lack reliable anti‑crossup answers.