Content creators Ketchup and Mustard discussed the strongest and weakest MK11 Aftermath characters in their debut video for SMASH Esports.
Character Tier List Analysis
Characters are ranked based on:
- Representation
- Results
- Matchups
Best in the game (S) and top tier (S-) are ranked from best to worst. The rest are not ordered. There are no C or D sections (low tiers) because most of the cast is balanced enough to win in the hands of skilled players, despite harder matchups and less options. Watch Ketchup & Mustard’s roster breakdown for more details on character placement (above), then compare it to SonicFox's pre Aftermath DLC tier list to learn how the meta developed.
Ketchup & Mustard Tier List
S (Best): Jacqui Briggs, Joker, Cetrion, Liu Kang, Johnny Cage
S- (Top Tier): Shang Tsung, Kung Lao, Geras, Erron Black, Night Wolf
A+ (High Tier): Kotal Kahn, Fujin, Kabal, Sindel, Terminator, Sub-Zero, Noob Saibot, Sonya Blade, Cassie Cage, Raiden, D’Vorah, Baraka, Scorpion, Sheeva, Kano, Jade, Kollector
A (Mid High Tier): Jax, Kitana, Spawn
A- (low high tier): Shao Kahn, Skarlet
B: (Worst): RoboCop
S (Best characters in the game)
Jacqui Briggs:
- Upgraded is one of the best variations in the game
- Almost always in top 8
- Nets a ton of wins thanks to layers of offensive options
Joker:
- Powerful fundamentals
- Fatal Blow comeback factor (Can cancel)
- Three amazing variations
Cetrion:
- Best zoner in the game
- Great matchup spread
- Lots of versatility between variations 2 and 3
Liu Kang:
- Best stagger game in MK11
- Best Krushing Blows
- Pure offense & strong neutral
Johnny Cage:
- Comeback factor (Can cancel Fatal Blow)
- Two versatile variations
- Strong footsies
S- (Top Tier)
Shang Tsung:
- Amazing zoning (Warlock)
- Favorable matchups
- Great tools
Kung Lao:
- Powerful mobility
- High damage
- Strong pressure
Geras:
- Versatile variations
- Powerful neutral
- Strong OKI
Erron Black:
- Amazing pokes/buttons
- Strong neutral
- Third variation was buffed
Nightwolf:
- Shaman very strong
- Top mobility
- Powerful throw game
A+ (High Tier)
Kotal Kahn:
- Strong mixups
- High damage
- Higher HP
Fujin:
- Best mobility
- Second variation is extremely powerful
Kabal:
- Armor break
- Footsies god
- Has some tough matchups (zoners)
Sindel:
- Powerful mid-range
- Strong variations
- Strong Krushing Blows
Terminator:
- Best mixups in the game
- Large payout for closing in space
- Comeback factor
Sub-Zero:
- Very strong mixups
- Powerful Krushing Blows
Noob Saibot:
- Simple but effective
- Very safe in Seeing Double
- Powerful buttons
Sonya Blade:
- Strong zoning
- Bad armor break
- Lacks standard mids
Raiden:
- Much better in Aftermath
- Strong mixups
- Thunder Wave very powerful
D’Vorah:
- Powerful setplay
- Best jump attacks
Cassie Cage:
- Amazing footsies
- Strong counter zoning
- Some difficult matchups against common characters
Baraka:
- Huge damage
- Versatile variations
- Bad mobility
Scorpion:
- Strong staggers
- Powerful teleport/High damage
- Slow mids
- Bad armor break
Sheeva:
- Good mixups
- Strong throws/OKI
- Haven’t seen enough yet
Kano:
- Excellent offense
- Very unsafe
- Amazing armor break
Jade:
- Situational matchups
- Decent range
- Glow is very powerful
- Low damage
Kollector:
- Excellent buttons/range/damage
- Average mobility
Frost:
- Strong range
- Good plus frames
- Covered in punishable gaps
A (Mid High Tier)
Jax:
- Snowball effect
- Great with momentum but lacking without it
Kitana:
- Strong variations
- Good neutral
- Fundamental issues variations don’t cover
Spawn:
- High damage
- Slow recovery/very whiff punishable
A- (Low High Tier)
Shao Kahn:
- High damage
- Excellent range
- Very unsafe
Skarlet:
- Strong zoning/range
- Whiff punishable
- Slow mids
- Punishable gaps
B (Worst character in the game):
RoboCop:
- Low damage
- Buttons are lacking
- Strong zoning
- Very one dimensional
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