# Who is the best character in MK11?

> There's no single best Mortal Kombat 11 character. Top picks shifted with balance patches; the best one for you suits your style and has a solid toolkit.

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

1. **Choose a style.** Rushdown characters pressure up close; zoners keep you away with projectiles; grapplers win with throws and big damage.
2. **Look for fundamentals.** Fast low attacks, a good anti-air, and a combo you can land consistently matter more than flashy strings.
3. **Learn variations.** In MK11 each character has variations with different moves; pick the one that suits you and focus on it.
4. **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.

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