Mortal Kombat is one of the oldest fighting game franchises, in that time it’s built up a serious number of characters. Mortal Kombat characters are some of the most iconic fighters across esports. Each game brings a new Mortal Kombat character though, usually a pretty decent number of them.

It can be hard to stay on top of just how wide the roster has gotten. There are loads of Mortal Kombat game characters which aren’t as iconic as Scorpion. If you want to know the roster inside and out no matter which cross-platform Mortal Kombat title you’re playing, then this is the full list. These are all of the Mortal Kombat characters and everything you need to know about them.

Mortal Kombat 1 Characters – Full Roster

Mortal Kombat 1 fighters stretch across the entire franchise. There are characters who are coming back who haven’t been seen in quite a while. There are also brand-new Mortal Kombat characters who have been added! The DLC additions like Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1. Now the game is pushing in more crossover fighters, our final roster has gotten quite a bit weirder than you might expect from a MK game.

Kameo Mortal Kombat 1 Characters

Alongside the major fighters being featured in the main roster, there are also quite a few who are only included as Kameo characters. These are a new type of fighter who can be pulled in for support. They aren’t necessarily a full fighter in the game though. These are all of the characters in this section.

All Mortal Kombat 11 Characters

Before Mortal Kombat 1, there was Mortal Kombat 11. These are all of the characters featured in the last iteration of the game.

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Baraka

Baraka is a Mortal Kombat character who comes from a race in the Outlands. He’s a fierce warrior who has risen through his group’s ranks to become one of the most powerful fighters.

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Cassie Cage

Daughter of Johnny Cage, Cassie Cage’s main abilities in Mortal Kombat come from her Special Forces training. Although, she’s also inherited superhuman abilities. She’s one of the most recognisable Mortal Kombat female characters.

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Cetrion

Cetrion is a Goddess of Life and Virtue! Her kit in-game is built around elemental powers.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

D’Vorah

This is one of the Mortal Kombat characters that has risen up from the Outworld. He’s even been the main antagonist in some iterations of Mortal Kombat.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Erron Black

Erron Black is another Outworld character, he’s also a mercenary who makes use of weapons in his moveset.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Frost

Frost is one of the more interestingly designed Mortal Kombat female characters. She’s a cyborg who made a comeback in this newest version of the game.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Fujin

Fujin is definitely one of the most high-powered sounding Mortal Kombat game characters, as the God of Wind and one of the Protectors of Earthrealm.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Geras

Geras is a creative that was made artificially. Created entirely to serve as an enforcer. He’s named after the Deity of old age with powers based around controlling time and sand.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Jacqui Briggs

Briggs is another one of the Mortal Kombat characters who come from the special forces. She has a move set which hits very quickly, being one of the fastest characters in the game.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Jade

Jade is notable as a Mortal Kombat character for being the first to have a unique special ability. Over the years she’s developed, but still has a move set built around an immunity to projectiles. That makes her one of the best Mortal Kombat female characters if you want to avoid spammers.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Jax

Jax is another fighter who has unique abilities. He’s a soldier who has had his power boosted with cybernetic enhancements.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Johnny Cage

Johnny Cage is an action movie star who also has lethal real-world skill as a martial artist.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Rambo

This is John Rambo, from the movie Rambo! Only as a Mortal Kombat game character.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Kabal

Kabal has a pretty intimidating design, but in universe, he’s a police officer! Although, that’s a high-powered criminal who turned into a police officer! He’s also a member of the Black Dragon Clan and became a hero in the Shao Kahn’s Invasion. He’s also a high-tier character, seeing use in the winning round of EVO.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Kano

Kano is a character who has been around since the very first Mortal Kombat. He’s a long-time enemy of the Special Forces and he’s also behind one of the most iconic moments in Mortal Kombat, the original ripping out a heart as a fatality.
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Kitana

This one of the Mortal Kombat female characters is over 10,000 years old and a princess. She was particularly useful in Mortal Kombat II, but has remained key in modern versions of this one of the top fighting games.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Kollector

This is a creative hailing from a six-legged species, his design is unique in the series. He uses a lot of different weaponry in his move set.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Kung Lao

Kung Lao is one of the Earthrealm fighters among the Mortal Kombat game characters. He utilizes his heat to make impressive attacks as well as having mastery of up-close fighting.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Liu Kang

Liu Kang has appeared in just about every Mortal Kombat game. He’s one of the main characters as Earthrealm’s greatest hero, Liu Kang is one of the most iconic Mortal Kombat characters.
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Mileena

Mileena is a character who has appeared in pretty much every Mortal Kombat title. She is a genetic experiment from Shang Tsung, who was adopted as the daughter of the Outworld Emperor.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Night Wolf

Night Wolf has become one of the most recognisable Native American video game characters! He makes use of mystical weapons like a bow he creates and a Tomahawk.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Noob Saibot

Noob Saibot is one of the most unique characters in the entire franchise. He originated as just a silhouette of the other ninja Mortal Kombat characters. Over time he’s grown a unique character and his own special moveset though.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Raiden

Raiden could be called the central character of Mortal Kombat, he’s appeared in every single instalment and has always had a central role. He’s the God of Thunder, a protector of the Earthrealm, and he’s often the central character in story modes in the series.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Rain

Rain is another demigod on the roster of Mortal Kombat characters, with a creative move set that gives him power over elements like water and lightning.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Robocop

Another easy one! This one of the Mortal Kombat game characters is just the robotic cop best known from fun 80s films.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Scorpion

Much like Raiden, Scorpion is one of the most iconic faces associated with Mortal Kombat characters. He’s a ninja, brought back from the dead with demonic powers. He’s often out for revenge, but lately has been a more sympathetic antagonist.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Shang Tsung

Shang Tsung is one of the oldest Mortal Kombat characters. He hails all the way from the original Arcade machine! He’s one of the main antagonists of the entire series, making a return as a playable fighter in the Mortal Kombat 11 DLC.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Shao Kahn

Shao Kahn is another antagonist from the Outworld. He has superhuman durability and can utilize magic in his attacks. One of the biggest powers though is absorbing the souls of others, this can increase his own power.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Sheeva

Sheeva is a unique character on the roster. She’s one of the Mortal Kombat female characters, but with four arms! She’s one of a race of creatures that’s half-human and half-dragon. Hence the reptilian features![/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Sindel

Sindel is a mortal Kombat fighter who is the queen of Edenia. She has abilities which draw on sound, including her main attack with involves a supersonic screech.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Skarlet

Skarlet is one of the Mortal Kombat female characters who has died and been reborn through magic. She’s now one of Shao Kahn’s henchmen and a powerful blood mage.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Sonya

Sonya is a Mortal Kombat game character who is a normal human, although one with special abilities thanks to being part of the Special Forces Unit Outer World Investigation. She was the very first Mortal Kombat female character, appearing since the original arcade game.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Spawn

Spawn is a new character who got his introduction in the Mortal Kombat 11 DLC. He originates in the Image Comics franchise, another crossover with Mortal Kombat for this title.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Sub Zero

Nearly rounding out the Mortal Kombat 11 characters might be one of the most instantly recognisable, Sub-Zero. Sub Zero is another Ninja character, but he’s had a life of its own with players finding him one of the most accessible. Through depictions in story mode and other media, he’s become a lot more than a chilled ninja.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Kotal Kahn

Kotal Kahn is a powerful choice out of the Mortal Kombat characters. He’s been around for a couple of games, serving as an antagonist. He’s the former emperor of Outerworld.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

Terminator T-800

The Terminator is another fairly simple character to explain here! He’s the Terminator, Cyborg sent back from the future in a series of James Cameron movies.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column][column size=”1/2″ last=”false”]

The Joker

The Joker as appears in DC Comics-related franchises. He’s also rumoured to be joining another fighter soon in MultiVersus roster leaks.[/column] [column size=”1/2″ last=”true”][/column]

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Older Mortal Kombat Characters – Full List

That’s the biggest names and the current roster of characters. There’s more out there though! These are the rest of the characters who could make a comeback in future titles but didn’t make the cut last time around.

First Appearance	Fighter / Character
Mortal Kombat	Goro, Reptile, Sub-Zero
Mortal Kombat 2	Kintaro, Smoke
Mortal Kombat 3	Chameleon, Cryax, Ermac, Kabel, Khameleon, Motaro, Sektor, Stryker
Mortal Kombat Mythologies	Quan Chi, Sareena, Shinnok
Mortal Kombat 4	Jarek, Kai, Meat, Reiko, Tanya
Mortal Kombat Special Forces	Tremor
Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance	Blaze, Bo’ Rai Cho, Drahmin, Hsu Hsu, Kenshi, Li Mei, Mavado, Mokap, Moloch, Nitara
Kombat Deception	Ashrah, Dairou, Darrius, Havik, Hotaru, Kira, Kobra, Onaga, Shujinko
Mortal Kombat Armageddon	Daegon, Taven
Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe	Dark Kahn
Mortal Kombat X	Ferra/Torr, Kotal Kahn, Kung Jin, Takeda, Triborg

Those are all of the Mortal Kombat characters. There’s always more added though, so keep an eye out for the next game’s reveals to see who joins the roster next!

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