MK11 Tier List: Best Mortal Kombat 11 Characters

Our recommendation for the best MK11 characters includes the three Aftermath DLC additions.

Mortal Kombat 11 is undoubtedly one of the most popular fightings games. Developed by NetherRealm Studios and Published by Warner Bors, the next evolution of the franchise has plenty of new characters in the game giving users unrivalled control over a fighter. However, if you just started playing Mortal Kombat 11, you will surely be impressed by the variety of characters available in the fighting game.

There are various fighters that are way stronger than others, so it is quite important to know everything about the best fighters in MK 11. The latest patch Aftermath DLC unleashed three new intense characters to the game including Fujin, Sheeva, and Robocop. Without any further ado, let’s take a look at some of the best MK 11 fighters across different tiers.

MK11 tier list

All characters in MK 11 are classified into the different tier. However, characters fall under Tier 1 are considered the best MK 11 characters, as compared to Tier 4 which represents the least effective ones.

Tier 1

Cetrion, Geras, Sonya, Liu Kang, Cassie Cage

Tier 2

Johnny Cage, Nightwolf, Shang Tsung, Jax, Erron Black. Baraka, Jacqui Briggs,The Joker, Skarlet, Sheeva, Robocop

Tier 3

Terminator, Scorpion, Sub Zero, Kabal, Kung Lao, Kitana, Noob Saibot, Frost, Jade, Shao Kahn, Raiden, Fujin

Tier 4

Kano, Kollector, D’vorah, Kotal Kahn

Mortal Kombat 11 Tier List (Fighters ranked by Tier)

Tier Fighters
Tier 1 Cetrion, Geras, Sonya, Liu Kang, Cassie Cage
Tier 2 Johnny Cage, Nightwolf, Shang Tsung, Jax, Erron Black. Baraka, Jacqui Briggs,The Joker, Skarlet, Sheeva, Robocop

 

Tier 3 Terminator, Scorpion, Sub Zero, Kabal, Kung Lao, Kitana, Noob Saibot, Frost, Jade, Shao Kahn, Raiden, Fujin

 

Tier 4 Kano, Kollector, D’vorah, Kotal Kahn

 

 

Mortal Kombat 11 Tier List (Characters ranked alphabetically)

Mortal Kombat 11 Character Tier Ranking
Baraka Great
Cassie Cage Best
Cetrion Best
D’vorah Mediocre
Erron Black Great
Frost Good
Fujin Good
Geras Best
Jackie Briggs Great
Jade Good
Jax Great
Johnny Cage Great
Kabal Good
Kano Mediocre
Kitana Good
Kollector Mediocre
Kotal Kahn Mediocre
Kung Lao Good
Liu Kang Best
Nightwolf Great
Noob Saibot Good
Raiden Mediocre
Robocop Great
Scorpion Good
Shang Tsung Great
Shao Kahn Good
Sheeva Great
Sindel Good
Skarlet Great
Spawn Great
Sonya Best
Sub Zero Good
Terminator Good
The Joker Great

 

The developers of the game have dropped multiple updates of the game but it is Rushdown characters like Cassie Cage, who remain to be the strongest one in MK 11.

Mortal Kombat 11 has changed a lot since its launch and will continue to do so as more characters and patches are introduced.

Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, and Google Stadia. Notably, MK 11 also supports cross-play, however, this feature can only be availed on Xbox One and PS4 consoles.