This page will be updated as necessary so it contains the complete roster of Mortal Kombat 11 (MK 11) Characters. The precise Mortal Kombat character roster changes with each new installment, and this new iteration includes several additions along with the return of many favorites. You can always come to this page to find the known character roster of MK11 fighters.
Between events and official videos, there currently are 23 characters (19 Confirmed Playable) that have been revealed to be featured on the Mortal Kombat 11 (MK11) Characters Roster:
In addition to the initial roster, certain DLC characters have already been announced, including:
The Mortal Kombat 11 characters list has already evolved since its first reveal. Check out the trailer below to see who all was showcased when the game’s reveal trailer debuted.
Here you will find all characters currently confirmed for Mortal Kombat (MK11) roster. See them (and the characters shown and implied to be fighters) in the list below.
Originally introduced in MK 2, Baraka is a Tarkatan warrior with two long blades extending out of his forearms.
Cassie is the daughter of Johnny Cage, and perhaps the only character whose name makes a hard “C” sound and isn’t spelled with a “K”.
A recent addition and returning fighter from Mortal Kombat 10, D’vorah is a unique kombatant who has insects living inside her – and can use them and pincers that extend from her back to eviscerate her prey.
Introduced in the last game, the mysterious gunslinger known as Erron Black makes his return in Mortal Kombat 11 with his specialized firearms, and serves under Kotal Khan.
A brand new character to the franchise, Geras‘ origin is unknown, though he is known to serve Kronika. He can shift time, experiencing it at faster or slower speeds than mortals, and his physical weapons manifest out of sand and stone.
The returning assassin, Jade is back in Mortal Kombat 10 with her signature staff and bag of tricks, and can use deadly projectiles, and even use her staff to reflect attacks.
Also returning from Mortal Kombat 10, Jacqui is the daughter of Jaxx, and a good friend of Cassie Cage, and brings her armored suit complete with remote explosives to the fight.
Everyone’s favorite movie star turned fighter for Earth Realm has returned, complete with his signature style and sunglasses, and yes, he can beat you to death with his award trophies.
With MK11’s time traveling story – you’ll be able to see not one but two incarnations of Johnny during the story.
A returning fighter and former member of Kano‘s Black Dragon group, Kabal is back with his signature mask and twin blades to protect Earthrealm.
A competitor in the Mortal Kombat tournaments since the beginning, Kano is the leader of the Black Dragon, a criminal organization comprised mainly of mercenaries and killers. He was last seen at the end of Mortal Kombat X beginning a brutal training program for the Black Dragon – his first pupil being his own son.
Originally the princess of Edenia, the daughter of Sindel now rules the Netherealm alongside Revanent Liu Kang. Note that Kitana has only been referred to and not actually seen in gameplay.
First debuted in Mortal Kombat 10, Kotal Khan led an insurrection to become the current Emperor of the Outworld, and uses vicious weapons with a Mayan influence.
After having been killed in Mortal Kombat 9, then resurrected by Shinnok in Mortal Kombat 10, we see two versions of Kung Lao – a “normal” version and a revenant (undead) version – facing off in one of the trailers for MK11.
Apparently the chief antagonist of the MK11’s story, Kronika‘s quest for power requires her to alter the timelines distorted during the events of MK9 and Mortal Kombat X.
Liu Kang°[edit]
Much like Kung Lao, Liu Kang seemingly met his end in MK9 and we met a Revanent Liu Kang at the end of Mortal Kombat X who was now ruling the Netherealm alongside Kitana.
The ghostly wraith and his shadowy body double – Noo Saibot returns from the shadows to strike again in Mortal Kombat 11.
While Raiden has long been a force for good in the world of Mortal Kombat, the events of Mortal Kombat X and the reveal trailer for MK11 show us a much darker version of the God of Thunder. This is potentially due to the process of purifying the Jinsei Chamber in Earthrealm’s Sky Temple from elder god Shinnok’s dark energy.
Scorpion has appeared in every Mortal Kombat since the original arcade game. Two versions of Scorpion are seen in the reveal trailer, perhaps hinting at either alternate character skins or a multiverse crossover.
Sonya Blade returns for the 11th time in MK11, and is played by UFC champion Ronda Rousey.
Returning for the first time since appearing as DLC for Mortal Kombat 9, Skarlet‘s attacks focus on blood magic.
The infamous leader of the Lin-Kuei returns to battle evil (or perhaps good) alongside the other Earthrealm kombatants.
The following characters have been confirmed to be playable as DLC fighters following the game’s release, or by pre-ordering the game.
Defeated at the end of Mortal Kombat 9 (and, like, every other MK game ever), Shao Kahn is a pre-order bonus fighter. It can be inferred that he is still alive in an alternate timeline, which enables him to appear in the character roster.
The longtime veteran and master sorcerer known as Shang Tsung returns to Mortal Kombat 11 as it’s first DLC character.
KNOW SOMETHING WE DON’T?
We try to keep our roster as up-to-date as possible, but if there’s something we’ve missed please add it to the page by clicking the ‘Edit’ button at the top of the page!
°These characters have only been seen or referred to in cutscenes and are not 100% confirmed as playable characters, though it is extremely likely that they will be available choices in the roster.
Was this guide helpful?
