To do “Test Your Might” in Mortal Kombat 1, you need to rapidly mash the main attack buttons to build a power meter, then hit the trigger at the right moment to strike.
Basic mechanics
During a Test Your Might event, repeatedly press the four face buttons (on PlayStation: square, cross, triangle, circle; on Xbox: X, A, Y, B) to raise the vertical meter on the side of the screen. Once the meter reaches or slightly exceeds the required zone, press the right trigger (R2 on PlayStation or RT on Xbox) once to perform the strike.
Timing tips
Pressing the trigger too early or too late causes the attempt to fail, even if you filled the bar enough. If you overshoot the safe zone, let the meter drop slightly back into the target range, then press the trigger once instead of mashing it.
Button‑mashing techniques
Many players find it easier to turn the controller at a slight angle and use index and middle fingers to tap two buttons at once instead of using just the thumb. Others place a thumb between all four face buttons and quickly roll or wiggle it to hit multiple buttons rapidly, which can fill the bar in a few seconds.
Accessibility style tricks
Some players reduce strain by “rolling” a small object like a pen, battery, or chapstick across the face buttons to generate very fast inputs. Resting the controller on a thigh or table and tapping with multiple fingers can also make long or high‑difficulty Tests much easier to clear consistently.
Unlocking and modes
Test Your Might appears in both Story Mode sequences and in Invasions tiles as a mini‑game obstacle. Completing multiple unique Test Your Might encounters in Invasions contributes to certain progression goals and can grant cosmetic rewards like gear pieces, palettes, and other unlocks.
