In this complete Mortal Kombat Onslaught tier list, each available character is ranked based on their viability in the game’s current meta.
These character ratings were compiled by Khasino and RainbowSheep and are updated for the global release (patch 1.0.0). Check out Khasino’s YouTube Channel for more MK Onslaught content.
October 23rd, 2023: The initial tier list has been added.
Mortal Kombat Onslaught Tier List Guide
This is an MK Onslaught tier list for all characters currently in the global version of the game. They’re ranked and classified into various tiers based on their effectiveness in the game. Here’s a breakdown of the tier rankings:
- S+ Tier: Overpowered
- S Tier: Very Strong
- A Tier: Good
- B Tier: Average
- C Tier: Weak
- D Tier: Useless
Mortal Kombat Onslaught Tier List: S-Tier
- Sindel: S-Tier
- Undying Shao Kahn: S-Tier
- Hellfire Scorpion: S-Tier
- Razor Hat Kung Lao: S-Tier
- Shao Kahn: S-Tier
- Wind God Fujin: S-Tier
- Goro: S-Tier
- Fire God Liu Kang: S-Tier
- Revenant Kitana: S-Tier
- Arctika Sub-Zero: S-Tier
- Deadeye Erron Black: S-Tier
Sindrel
MK Onslaught Tier List Rank: S
- Best Relic #1 – Fury of the Matoka Tribe
- Best Relic #2 – Psych Bomb
- Best Relic #3 – Drahmin’s Mask Sniper
- Class: Sniper
- Affinity: Mind
Undying Shao Kahn
MK Onslaught Tier List Rank: S
- Best Relic #1 – Kafallah Clarion
- Best Relic #2 – Drahmin’s Mask
- Best Relic #3 – Wrath Hammer
- Class: Defender
- Affinity: Body
Hellfire Scorpion
MK Onslaught Tier List Rank: S
- Class: Assassin
- Affinity: Body
- Proximity: Melee
- Leadership: Leader
- Damage Type: Physical
- Loyalty: Netherrealm
Razor Hat Kung Lao
MK Onslaught Tier List Rank: S
- Best Relic #1 – Crown of Jerrod
- Best Relic #2 – Datusha Kris
- Best Relic #3 – Bloodstone of Vaeternus
- Class: Warrior
- Affinity: Mind
Shao Kahn
MK Onslaught Tier List Rank: S
- Best Relic #1 – Wrath Hammer
- Best Relic #2 – Drahmin’s Mask
- Best Relic #3 – Cryomancer’s Orb
- Class: Defender
- Affinity: Spirit
Wind God Fujin
MK Onslaught Tier List Rank: S
- Best Relic #1 – Datusha Kris
- Best Relic #2 – Drahmin’s Mask
- Best Relic #3 – Kafallah Clarion
- Class: Assassin
- Affinity: Body
Goro
MK Onslaught Tier List Rank: S
- Best Relic #1 – Drahmin’s Mask
- Best Relic #2 – Kafallah Clarion
- Best Relic #3 – Wrath Hammer
- Class: Defender
- Affinity: Spirit
Fire God Liu Kang
MK Onslaught Tier List Rank: S
- Class: Defender
- Affinity: Mind
- Proximity: Melee
- Leadership: Leader
- Damage Type: Physical
Revenant Kitana
MK Onslaught Tier List Rank: S
- Affinity: Spirit
- Class: Assassin
- Proximity: Melee
- Leadership: Leader
- Damage Type: Physical
Arctika Sub-Zero
MK Onslaught Tier List Rank: S
- Class: Defender
Deadeye Erron Black
MK Onslaught Tier List Rank: S
- Best Relic #1 – Edenia Kamidogu
- Best Relic #2 – Cryomancer’s Orb
- Best Relic #3 – Drahmin’s Mask
- Class: Support
- Affinity: Body
Mortal Kombat Onslaught Tier List: A-Tier
- Cyrax: A-Tier
- War Fan Kitana: A-Tier
- Raiden: A-Tier
- Frost: A-Tier
- Cyber Smoke: A-Tier
- Erron Black: A-Tier
- Noob Saibot: A-Tier
- Quan Chi: A-Tier
- Skarlet: A-Tier
Mortal Kombat Onslaught Tier List: B-Tier
- Erron Black: B-Tier
- Frost: B-Tier
- Noob Saibot: B-Tier
- Quan Chi: B-Tier
- Raiden: B-Tier
- Skarlet: B-Tier
- Cyrax: B-Tier
- Cyber Smoke: B-Tier
- War Fan Kitana: B-Tier
Mortal Kombat Onslaught Tier List: C-Tier
- Nightwolf: C-Tier
- Kitana: C-Tier
- Firestarter Black Dragon: C-Tier
- Mileena: C-Tier
- Baraka: C-Tier
- Liu Kang: C-Tier
- Royal Guard Shokan Warrior: C-Tier
- Jax: C-Tier
- Cryomancer Lin Kuei: C-Tier
- Fujin: C-Tier
- Blademistress Shokan Warrior: C-Tier
- Kano: C-Tier
- Master Shaolin Monk: C-Tier
- Flesh Undead: C-Tier
Mortal Kombat Onslaught Tier List: D-Tier
- Sniper Black Dragon: D-Tier
- Sonya Blade: D-Tier
- Sergeant Special Forces: D-Tier
- Overload Cyber Lin Kuei: D-Tier
- Brute Tarkatan Warrior: D-Tier
- Mending Spirit: D-Tier
- Lancer Shokan Warrior: D-Tier
- Medic Special Forces: D-Tier
- Deadly Spirit: D-Tier
- Guardian Spirit: D-Tier
- Elite Guard Shao Soldier: D-Tier
Tier List Disclaimer
This Mortal Kombat Onslaught tier list was created to help players progress through the game faster. However, as with any tier list, the hero ratings should be taken with a grain of salt. They’re purely based on opinions—and what worked for one player may not work for you.
If you like the way a certain character looks, then play it! It isn’t always about dominating the meta. Play the game for fun.
We recommend using the Mortal Kombat Onslaught tier list as a starting point for your own explorations within the game. Experiment with different team compositions, hero builds, and strategies to uncover what works for you.
In conclusion, this Mortal Kombat Onslaught tier list guide aims to serve as a compass, not a map. We’ll work hard to keep it updated with the latest meta shifts in both PvE and PvP. However, there are many different ways to play the game, and ultimately, it is up to the individual player to decide which heroes they want to play.