Who is the best character in MK11?
There's no single best character in Mortal Kombat 11. The game was balanced through many patches, and the strongest picks changed with each one; at a high level, results depend more on the player than the character. For most people the best character is one whose style you enjoy and who has simple, reliable tools — fast pokes, a safe special move and an easy damage combo.
How to pick your main
- Choose a style. Rushdown characters pressure up close; zoners keep you away with projectiles; grapplers win with throws and big damage.
- Look for fundamentals. Fast low attacks, a good anti-air, and a combo you can land consistently matter more than flashy strings.
- Learn variations. In MK11 each character has variations with different moves; pick the one that suits you and focus on it.
- Practice in the training mode. Learn your fastest punish, your best combo and how to block your character's worst matchups.
Good characters for beginners
- Scorpion: a well-rounded rushdown character with a teleport and spear that are easy to understand.
- Sub-Zero: solid defense and freezes that set up simple combos.
- Liu Kang: fast attacks and strong pressure once you learn his strings.
- Jax and Jacqui: straightforward damage and simple game plans.
These characters are popular partly because they're iconic, and partly because their tools teach good habits.
FAQ
Who is the strongest in MK11 lore?
In the story, the most powerful figures are Kronika, the keeper of time, and the elder gods; among fighters, Raiden and Shao Kahn are among the strongest.
Who are the good guys in Mortal Kombat 11?
Earthrealm's defenders, such as Raiden, Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage and Jax, plus allies like Jacqui Briggs, Cassie Cage and Kitana.
Who is the most loved Mortal Kombat character?
Scorpion and Sub-Zero are the series' most iconic characters and are consistently among the most popular.
Which MK11 character does the most damage?
Damage depends on the variation, combo and Fatal Blow use, and changed with patches. Grapplers and characters with long combos typically have the highest damage potential.
Who is the main villain of MK11?
Kronika, the Keeper of Time, is the main antagonist of the story mode.
Is Mortal Kombat 1 the sequel to MK11?
Yes. Mortal Kombat 1 (2023) continues after the ending of MK11's Aftermath expansion with a rebooted timeline.