There were 99 characters ranked in this video, yet the movie felt adding Cole Young was a necessary thing smh

Love how MK1 gave some love to a lot of the characters that you literally said needed some love showed for them. Reptile and Baraka being two that really got some justice done.

Having Reptile below almost every guest character is a crime.

Honestly, coming from MK 1, it's great seeing so many of the low ranked characters getting back and being great, even Dairou is technically back and fairly intriguing.

The first time Scorpion uttered "Get over here!" He became GOAT ♾️

Daegon is so weak that even the ranker lists him as “Dairou”. Unintentional burn

I like how in MKX Bo Rai Cho was treated a tad bit more seriously and wasn't as much of a joke character. They also slimmer him down a bit so I think he's a bit more believable as a fighter, jumping around and stuff like that.

For those who didn't know. Noob Saibot is a reference to the creators of Mortal Kombat, Ed Boon and John Tobias. Spelled backwards 🙂

The only reason that Kobra, Jarek and Hsu Hao are still in the franchise is because we need more Black Dragon members than just Kano.

Out of all the non-obvious characters (scorpion, sub-zero, kitana, liu kang...), the ones I really wanted to see high up in rank were Kenshi and Erron Black, I'm glad they made it to the top 15

In my teenage, Liu Kang was the face of MK franchise After some years Scorpion took that place

Absolutely love this list. Random point to make but I agree with the comments about Fujin. I remember seeing him in MKX and wondering why they had him in the story but not as a playable character. He was at his absolute best in Aftermath though and he felt SO cool to play as. Sincerely hoping we see him again soon.

Shujinko is sad, he was just a young kid who was tricked into believing he was helping the elder gods save the realms and his compassion was manipulated. He lost over 50 years of his life.

If I'm remembering correctly bo rai cho's design was actually inspired by that Jackie Chan movie, so that's interesting

Man, Ferra/Torr was my main in the game they started in. I’ve always been a fan of the slower characters.

Very ambitious list! Appreciate the effort you put into this overview of the characters.

i know it’s his opinion but you can’t put reptile at 63

I actually dig Kollector's design a lot, both visually and the very unique moveset. I really hope he gets more appearances in the future because right now almost all of Shao Kahn's allies are very BIG LOUD IN YOUR FACE kind of villains where as Kollector has more of the sneaky man in the shadows vibe. So at least he has kind of a unique space for now. He's got potential.

Would love to watch a remake of this now that MK1 is out. The game took Baraka and Havik into my top 20. Havik's moveset especially is so gruesome and imaginative, it's a joy to watch.

I agree enough with most of the list. But I think Triborg was an amazing character personally. Really showed how dangerous Cyber lin kuei is. On top of that a great way to get the cyber ninja's in the game without making it feel cheap. Loved the video though, it's a great watch! Well done.

Don Critic: Scorpion is the most iconic MK character Sub Zero who is the only character who has been in every single game, including having his own spinoff game: interesting In all seriousness fun list and to each there own lol

Shang tsung being number 11? What treachery is this? DONCRITIC, YOUR SOUL IS MINE!!!

Ashrah became one of my favorites after MK1 Li Mei and Reiko also got the attention they deserved but Ashrah and Syzoth ate just the best comebacks

Yeah, Scorpion is definitely #1 in my book as well. He's the first character that comes to mind when I think of Mortal Kombat. Iconic character, hands down.

I kinda like Chameleon. If they made him a better character, he wud be dope.

Love the list and time put into it, I had honestly forgotten about quite a few characters so it was a nice walk down memory lane to rediscover some. The only thing that threw me off was the addition of the DC and other dlc type characters cuz I don't consider them mk fighters since they come from their own franchises. It threw me off cuz it made it seem like you actually thought these characters were made by the mk creators but still love the video regardless

I love the time and detail you put in this. Long time Mortal Kombat fan needed this and a person like you aka a real fan helping the next Mortal Kombat movie 🟢🫡

Reiko in the mk2021 movie didn't even look like Reiko. I was like "Who the fuck is this?" Lol

I can fully understand Jarek at 98 but you cannot deny his MK4 arc is the funniest thing to ever come out of the MK franchise

It’s really nice to watch this video with mk1 in mind. Seeing low ranking characters like li mei and ashra actually being good characters now is nice Edit: also I agree with your smoke point’s although after mk1, he’s definitely top 3 of the ninjas

scorpion has been my favourite character since the midway arcade game , iconic 🎯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I think a great thing about Mortal Kombat as a series is that even though I disagreed with nearly everything on this list I was still like "you know I can see why you'd like them". The characters have tons of personality that you can fall in love with so many of them

Erron black seems to be killing all of the crappy ps2 era characters. we see him drop hsu hao’s head in mk11. and in mkx intro dialogue he tells kano that he killed kobra. I’d like to see this become a running joke sense the ps2 era really had some shitty characters that I wouldn’t mind seeing get killed

Dude the music from waw blackcats scared me when I noticed it. So glad you have good taste. Love that music from my absolute most favorite cod mission ever.

Great video I can definitely tell It took a lot of effort I didn't expect to watch the whole thing but your format was perfect!! Great job

I think the fact that Bi han was completely innocent when it comes to the slaughtering of the Shirai ryu makes me like him even more. Simply because of the fact that his entire existence is caused by one huge misunderstanding. And that one misunderstanding was the catalyst to one of the biggest rivalries in fighting game history. It all just makes the significance of his character much more appealing to me since he essentially represents the bitterness and anger that came from Quan Chi's meddling as he became a servant for the person who ruined his life.

I started loving Nightwolf so much after Aftermath. Before that, he just felt like a Village People member that somehow got into the tournament

I think the re design of tremor was brilliant, my main in MK X

I made a list on another fighting game and watching this makes me feel so happy that I can relate to others. Awesome Video

One thing you didn't mention about Erron Black: He's 150 years old. Somehow he's been blessed (or cursed?) with long life by Shang Tsung. Or at least, that's what his MKX ending states. And his "sands of time" bombs play into that theme also.

Nightwolf definitely had a more structured role than simply being Native American since Deception... He was actually pretty important in Deception’s endgame. And in many ways MK 9’s

Seeing this after MK1 comes out, they really brought back some forgotten characters but with added depth now

Thank you for this, did not plan to watch an hours worth but here we are. Took me back💪🏾🙏🏾🔥❤️

Kung Lao a 41? Now I have to fight for his honor. Kind stranger I challenge you to Mortal Kombat 😂😂😂

I've always thought Shao Kahn looked like a mishmash between He-man and Skeletor

You did a great job with this, dude. That’s a lot of characters to cover. And my man was #1! 😍🥳

I've became a huge fan of Mileena, she became my main in MK11 quickly, I came to this video just for her placement, 4th is something im very happy with

I absolutely love this list and the amount of effort you've clearly put in. Really enjoyable to watch. The only thing I would say is that I think you underplayed Sindel. She was probably one of the most complex characters in the 3D era, with the revelation that she was forced to be Shao Kahn's wife and her reunion with daughter Kitana and aiding the forces of good. Mk11 obviously undid this work by making her a generic evil sorceress, the outrage from the fandom reflecting her popularity.

I feel like Shang Tsung is my favorite. He's the right way to do a "betray everyone" type character. He constantly gave off the feeling that he was getting to be a better person in Aftermath. Seeing him constantly evolving as the game goes on during the last chapter makes you feel like you're witnessing a universe crumble. Shang has so many good qualities and a fun moveset that I legitimately prefer him over Shao Khan when it comes to the villains.

Love the detail that you treated non MK-characters as if they didnt exist outside the MK world. Also, i am incredible impressed that you managed to write 99 varied, original presentations without repeating yourself. A beautiful video! It deserves way more exposure!

Great listing and placements. For my list, some of the characters are in different places and others just aren't included (i.e. the Justice League) for reasons, but overall, you compiled a great list.

I think what they did to Sindel in the newer games is disappointing, but I feel like with the backlash they’ll retcon it. Great content bud, can’t believe I found your channel :)

Your top 5 is so close to my own top 5, it's crazy: 1. Scorpion 2. Shao Kahn 3. Sub-Zero 4. Noob Saibot 5. Ermac Great list, several things I definitely disagree with, like Kung Lao at 41 (he'd make my top 15 for sure) but the list was well thought out and explained. It makes me want to make my own top 100 list for MK!

Shao Kahn’s spot is rightfully deserved, he’s one of my favorite characters. Even though he’s not great in MK 11, he’s apparently my most played character. One of the things I always love about a story is the villain. Especially when they’re actually entertaining, or when they make you want to pummel them into oblivion

BTW, do add it 1080p nexted time please... quality is everything bub. Thanks and again you did a wonderful job my man!!!

As a person who plays Spawn. I'm satisfied that he places top 10. I watched the whole video just to see where Spawn placed. Was worth it

"He even has more in his arsenal than wind..." - on Fujin. Lol, gold mate. gold.

Tanya at 70? Bro you crazy Tanya’s story arc was awesome when she betrayed Edenia to join the brotherhood of shadow and becomes ambassador to the deadly alliance. Her being an opportunist and managing to survive through all the way to the end of Deception even aiding the dragon king Onaga made her one of my favourites from the original timeline.

I think this is easily one of your best videos! I do like most of the overall roster, but my favorite is probably Raiden, with Sub-Zero as second. Some honorable mentions are: Ermac, Kenshi, Noob Saibot, and Fujin.

You did Reptile, Jax and Sonya dirty 😂 loved the vid!

Well now I know why they invented Cole for the movie. They had to get to that even 100, lol.

I feel like it's only about the gameplay, because how the hell are Sonya and Jax that low

Great video! I think it’s funny tho that you talk about the dc characters like their original characters

I feel like a lot of the lower fighters on this list would definitely be higher with their latest appearances in Mk1

I was so happy when Noob got number 5, I feel like people sleep on him and he’s been my favorite character since mortal kombat 9

For noob saibot, he didn’t kill scorpion’s family it was quan chi. In mk9 bi han also says that’s not him when quan chi showed scorpion the killing

Didn’t realise there were 99 character as of MK11 until I realised that you included guest characters and characters from MK vs DC a game even some of the creators admit they dropped the ball on.

Sindell wasn't always evil like in 9, but it was retcon. She was originally a loving mother to kitana, but couldn't stand being shao Khans wife, so she killed herself. She eventually was resurrected and saved kitana from Onagas clutches. Then the retcon of mk9 and 11 happened and now she's just evil 😢

Out of all the new characters from 9, 10 and 11, I really like Erron Black, he just feels like he belongs in the franchise, I always want to see more about his back story, and the fact that he has a history with Skarlet just seems interesting, the thing that gets me the most, is his quotes about his childhood and past, it makes it sound like he was horribly beaten by his parents as a child, Outworld effectively gave him life and purpose, and that is why he chooses to stay. I could see Erron Black taking on an Anti-Hero role akin to that of DC's Deadshot. Erron Black is easily in my top 5. 1. Sub Zero 2. Mileena 3. Ermac 4. Erron Black, 5. Johnny Cage

I love how he describes DC characters as if they were just regular MK universe characters. He doesn't let the comics influence on his takes.

I actually prefer most the old characters over the new ones, all the kids( Jessie, jacquie, kung, ect) feel boring or like watered down versions of the old characters. As for characters like kobra they have potential to be great characters if expanded on. The biggest one to come to mind is the vampire.

Gained yourself a new sub! Again bro very well put together video, enjoyed every second of it and you explained very well, I greatly respect your knowledge of this game, cant wait to watch more videos you make about it!

Glad to see my boy Stryker at 62 at least. He's underrated. They need to stop trying and update him, bring back his OG look from MK3 with the backwards cap and paunchy build.

the fact that you were able to talk about mortal kombat characters for an 1 hr and still get me to want to watch it all is amazing

So this is my first time watching one of your videos and when I saw scorpion at the end I just knew you were my favorite KZfaqr

Great video, my dude, but I was really hoping there would be some mention of smoke being a cyborg that one time and having a fatality where he blows up the planet

Couldn’t agree more about what you said about reptile, I wish he could revert back into his human form hen he was more powerful

This video was extraordinarily fun and interesting. It struck a great balance between being exhaustive and fast-paced, which made a 99 character ranking bearable to watch in one sitting. Great job Mr. Don and keep up the good work, I will most definitely watch more of your content.

Fire God Liu Kang is definitely my favorite version of the character. Reptile is my go to in every game he’s in, his force bubble helps me out quite a bit. Kind of awesome that my favorite character Kuai Liang has now become Scorpion in MK1.

I’d love to see an updated list now with mk1 being released. I also, understand why they’re there- but I don’t feel the DC characters deserved any placement on the list. Of course, it’s your list, so no worries! The video is still cool, and even reminded me of characters I’ve long forgotten all about

mileena being the highest placed woman on the list is so deserved. she’s such a developed character i can’t wait to see more of her in the next storyline of the game. she is the female face of the game.

I feel like Tanya should have been higher but other than a couple of nit picks here and there this was a excellent video keep up the good work ! You have potential!

A lot of these characters got glory in MK1

Geras is criminally high and Kung Lao is criminally low XD great vid though, loved it!

2023 edit - I plan to remake this list once all of Mortal Kombat 1’s DLC is out and available Thanks to everyone who watches this video and an even bigger thank you if you watched it to the end. This video has been in production for over a month. I’ve played the 11 main Mortal Kombat games the most these past few weeks than I’ve ever dreamed I would. Analysing every characters movesets, their backstories, their tower endings, everything. Then to write the script but keeping it within reasonable watch time also was difficult and took about a week to complete. 8100 words describing and ranking all 99 fighters. Then came the editing, 2 weeks of working full time and then coming home to work extra editing this humongous video. I had so many clips from so many games that it really felt overwhelming and I couldn’t have gotten through it without your support in the comments of my community posts. To say I’m burnt out from Mortal Kombat would be an understatement. So again, thank you all so much! And more regular uploads will commence shortly. Keep smiling, stay hydrated and see you in the next video!

Very entertaining, thank you

I love how when you mentioned Quan Chi’s occasional questionable fatality, we all immediately knew what you were talking about. I also love how they incorporated movie Shang Tsung’s over the top ham into his latest appearances.

I'm so glad you thought Mileena is more interesting than Kitana!

Of the new Characters in MK10 Takeda was my absolute favorite. I think he deserves to come back. Placing number 2 and 1 is a question friends can argue hours about, simply the greatest rivalry in video game history to me.

Personally, I like Sub Zero more than Scorpion and I think you underrated Reptile a bit, but over-all, great job!

Great video. Thanks

Firstly, thank you for this. I appreciate the time and energy that went into making the video ! Second, we have way too many unused Characters here with great potential that keep getting overlooked by bland and overdone characters like Sonya , Jax , Johnny, Shao Kahn , ect.. which is a shame. I want to see more from characters like Serena, Ashrah , Nitara , Rain , Fujin , Tanya , ect.

Wait.....did I just watch a 57 min youtube video without pausing??

Was shocked (pleasantly) to see Rambo tanked so high, I thought I was the only one that liked him lol. Amazing video and great work,

amazing video!! do you think you’ll make an updated version talking specifically about the characters in mk1?

THIS IS WHY I WANT MORE 3D CHARACTER ERA REBOOTS FOR MK11 STORY EXPANSION OR MK11 LIKE HOTARU HAVIK SAREENA LI MEI ASHRAH DARIOUS EVEN NITARA ADD MORE LORE MORE DESIGN

Why didn't you mention Sindel's Deception character (and how Netherrealm ignored that) Edit: Literally my only qualm with the video. Fantastic job on everything else.

loved the video and the commentatory is really awesome i agree to the list!

Im grabbing my popcorns :D