Rain General Discussion

[Arqwart]

Rain is officially back; and this time, he's been blessed with being on the base roster for the first time in ages. Redesigned to be a mage instead of a ninja, Rain utilizes a staff to manipulate water and storms for his attacks, strings, and specials.

Spoiler: Supposedly Leaked Bio

Per a (currently unconfirmed) character bio leak elsewhere, he's noted as an Outworld mage.

From the minimal gameplay shown in the Lin Kuei trailer (2:07 - 2:25), we've seen:

• One combo string wielding the staff to smash the opponent with water
• Anti-air upward projectile
• Tracking(?) water puddle that launches the opponent
• Rain storm that calls down a bubble that explodes on contact for a launch
• Water teleport into the air by the opponent (was amplified)

Spoiler: Normal String

Spoiler: Storm Special

 

[xenogorgeous]

yep, glad to see him being confirmed, and not as a cash grab DLC stuff , as NRS did TWICE in the past !

so now, he is a respectful mage that works for Sindel, hehe ..... good good !

 

[Juggs]

Rain looks super sick, and unique. I feel like every Ninja so far has looked the coolest out of all the characters

 

[Darth-Nero]

Rain on meeeeeee! my boi got the staff of the seven seas from DnD. fucking awesome.

 

[Ptehu]

based on little what we saw - I love it.

Need definitely more material so I can update my avatar.

Also, glad to see fellow Rain fans on this forum. And I'm so fucking hype that he is FINALLY base roster and we can finally have our moment of cherish

 

[Trustful_Whale]

Wizard Rain is cool with me.

 

[Ptehu]

wait, so now I should not title myself "Prince of Edenia" but.... "Outworld's High Mage"?

Nah, as cool as it sounds, I will stick to the tradition.

For now.

 

[ticklebandit!]

Gameplay wise he looks incredible. Like his teleport and rain bubble have never looked better.

Not really diggin the "mage" thing but I'm open to see where it goes. I kinda prefer him as a ultra arrogant half demi god. I also prefer a more ninja looking aesthetic with a darker shade of purple.

 

[Mk9kevin]

It’s just so cool to see him base roster. I still can’t believe it.

 

[Felipe_Gewehr]

Gameplay wise he looks incredible. Like his teleport and rain bubble have never looked better.

Not really diggin the "mage" thing but I'm open to see where it goes. I kinda prefer him as a ultra arrogant half demi god. I also prefer a more ninja looking aesthetic with a darker shade of purple.

I share the same opinions, however I don't dislike the potential shown so far at all. I'm hoping he has the roundhouse kick somewhere

 

[Demon_0]

Good to see him on base roster. Needs more purple, though.

 

[LiuKangmain]

Okay nobody wants to say anything about GENERAL Shao Kahn? It could mean Onaga is back and rules Outworld. Oh, I missed Empress Si ndel. Well fuck me. Is she the main boss? Wtf is going on?

 

[LiuKangmain]

Rain is ass in this game btw. Fucking assassin's creed looking staff holding water bender playing motherfucker

 

[kabelfritz]

he gave me some strong SF6 JP vibes in his short gameplay

 

[Rude]

I immediately thought of this when I saw Rain:

 

[superbn0va]

Rain looks finally cool again. Im kinda digging his Persian-ish aesthetics and weapon

 

[Lord Snotty]

He's a wizard of water, which feels like a good idea to me.

 

[Metin]

Rain fans are lucky, he looks badass. Not like my white Skarlet haired main with the worst mask in the universe.

 

[zerosebaz]

I like his costume, but I hate that staff :/

 

[Marinjuana]

Don't like how they gave Smoke a knife but I'm much more into the staff for Rain then the Katars

 

[Pizza]

Awesome he's on the base roster.

I'm not really a fan of him being an Outworld underling, but I really like his visual design and the little gameplay we saw. I'm totally okay with Rain becoming a zoner as long as he keeps his iconic roundhouse kick!

 

[SCMunnerlyn1]

Hype to have rain on base. Even though i don't play zoners at all. Worst case scenario i guess its time to start and have him as a pocket matchup pick.

 

[Arqwart]

Everyone's going in on the idea that he'll be a zoner, but we've seen all of.. five moves? He very well could be, but I think it's far too early to tell from the little we've seen. I'm more hoping he's in the MK11 Jade / GG Strive Testament big weapon midrange archetype: good but not excellent at all ranges with options to jump between them as needed in a matchup.

I'll still play him if he's a dedicated hardcore zoner. Just won't be near as excited about it if he is.

 

[Felipe_Gewehr]

Yeah, I didnt feel a zoning vibe with him at all, maybe an anti-zoning with all those teleports and portal traps.

With the decision for him to use a staff I can't shake the feeling this is a scrapped idea for an Injustice character - it feels a little out of place imo.

 

[projectzero00]

Rain is ass in this game btw. Fucking assassin's creed looking staff holding water bender playing motherfucker

Your opinions are ass in this game. Rain looks dope af get well soon