MK11 Kano Discussion

[pure.Wasted]

Kabal and D'Vorah got their own forums and Kano still doesn't. Maybe because the mods didn't see anyone talking about him. Well they sure got some balls to diss the original Black Dragon like that.

Kano MK11.

Who else is looking forward to hearing Kano and Subz bant about that time Sub's face got all fucked up? Good times.

 

[Circus]

Not sure if someone has mentioned it or not, but it's clear that the Kano revealed is young Kano because of his tattoos.

In this image you see that he has tattoos on both arms.

The render we were given only has tattoos on one arm.

So anyone wanting more gruff Kano instead of sexy young Kano will probably get him in his older skin where he has more expendable money for more sick ink.

 

[SaltShaker]

@NaCl man
@villainous monk
@MagicMan357
@Circus
@karaokelove
@Rude
@Alec
@SpiceWeasel
@Anyone I forgot because it's too early.

What are we expecting for Kano this time around? I think it's tough to say with the way they're going about MK11. Some characters are strongly reminiscent of their old selves, and some are vastly different. For Kano, I'll trust the direction they choose, but I'm hoping forms of his Cybernetic and Commando are brought back as two variations in some way. Those two may have been a bit hindered in MKX due to the system, but I'd imagine they would shine bright in MK11's system. Either way, I am at least expecting a bit that he'll be a strong footsie type character somehow someway.

Or just give us the glorious Cybernetic knives, D4, and B1 so we can call it a day. What does everyone think?

Also,

Spoiler

BUFF Kano

 

[Alec]

@NaCl man
@villainous monk
@MagicMan357
@Circus
@karaokelove
@Rude
@Alec
@SpiceWeasel
@Anyone I forgot because it's too early.

What are we expecting for Kano this time around? I think it's tough to say with the way they're going about MK11. Some characters are strongly reminiscent of their old selves, and some are vastly different. For Kano, I'll trust the direction they choose, but I'm hoping forms of his Cybernetic and Commando are brought back as two variations in some way. Those two may have been a bit hindered in MKX due to the system, but I'd imagine they would shine bright in MK11's system. Either way, I am at least expecting a bit that he'll be a strong footsie type character somehow someway.

Or just give us the glorious Cybernetic knives, D4, and B1 so we can call it a day. What does everyone think?

Also,

Spoiler

BUFF Kano

I actually would like pretty much the same as you. I mostly played Cybernetic and Commando even though Cutthroat was definitely the most "MKX-esque" variation. The former two are just so much fun.
They would also, probably, be very strong in this game though, so they'll probably be toned down, but I expect a version of the key moves to make it, so that those variations can at least live in spirit.
For example, even though Cybernetic damage is part of the fun , we're probably not getting that, but I'd be PRETTY HAPPY if we had everything else, zoning, great whiff punishing, anti-airs, plus frames?
And also good grappler Kano for the "anti-zoner" matchups, and maybe, this time around I'll even like rushdown Kano (Although, hopefully I get to do that part with J.Cage).

 

[Circus]

What are we expecting for Kano this time around?

If I had to guess, I'd think Kano will play a lot like how Baraka plays from the demo build with a lot of +frame normals and strings like Baraka's + on block D4.

Now that MK11 is actually focusing on footsies, it seems like an obvious bet that Kano will be a footsies/zoning character again. But I just hope they don't go too far with it.

I don't like the sound of Kano with an amazingly safe mid projectile again.
I don't want MK11 to be a projectile-fest 100% of the time.

IMO it should be a really fast recovering safe HIGH projectile that complements his footsies and ranged pokes with a short ranged command grab or something to make him viable up close.

But mostly, I hope his focus will be his pokes and ranged strings.

I don't want him to be a character that gets 100% of his damage from his thrown knives like Kitana and her fans. Instead I think it'd be way more cool if he used his high knives and upball to control the pace of the match kind of like MK9 Kano (who I mained a million years ago).

...

So I was thinking, wouldn't it be absolutely badass if Kano's super spammable super safe high knives were on a resource that he had to reload every so often kind of like Ibuki from Street Fighter 5? That way he could have this amazingly crazy projectile that you have to slowly work your way in on, but he can't slow down the match to a crawl so it wouldn't be boring to play against or spectate.

That'd be cool af.

 

[HeavyNorse]

Goodbye daddy Kano...

 

[Saltea Moonspell]

God, I hate his current design. I hope w get something as good as MKX design was - he has to look sick, as well as his meta game play gotta be smokin' af!

 

[Deleted member 5032]

I love his current design. He looks like such a slimy dirtbag! He also looks quicker, wilier, like the kind of maniac who would tuck himself into a ball and slam his ass into your face.

I want lasers and balls (and you can quote me out of context on that!). I don't really care about knives. But if I can light my opponent up with eye lasers and launch myself all over the screen as a ball of doom, I'm all in.

 

[MrWarMachine]

I hope he keeps the command grabs, those were ridiculously fun. I also hope he has an overhead this time, the most frustrating part about playing Commando Kano online is everyone just duck blocks in the corner and D2's me to death.

 

[SaltShaker]

If I had to guess, I'd think Kano will play a lot like how Baraka plays from the demo build with a lot of +frame normals and strings like Baraka's + on block D4.

Now that MK11 is actually focusing on footsies, it seems like an obvious bet that Kano will be a footsies/zoning character again. But I just hope they don't go too far with it.

I don't like the sound of Kano with an amazingly safe mid projectile again.
I don't want MK11 to be a projectile-fest 100% of the time.

IMO it should be a really fast recovering safe HIGH projectile that complements his footsies and ranged pokes with a short ranged command grab or something to make him viable up close.

But mostly, I hope his focus will be his pokes and ranged strings.

I don't want him to be a character that gets 100% of his damage from his thrown knives like Kitana and her fans. Instead I think it'd be way more cool if he used his high knives and upball to control the pace of the match kind of like MK9 Kano (who I mained a million years ago).

...

So I was thinking, wouldn't it be absolutely badass if Kano's super spammable super safe high knives were on a resource that he had to reload every so often kind of like Ibuki from Street Fighter 5? That way he could have this amazingly crazy projectile that you have to slowly work your way in on, but he can't slow down the match to a crawl so it wouldn't be boring to play against or spectate.

That'd be cool af.

That sounds like a solid and fun design also. I'd be down for it. Especially this part-

IMO it should be a really fast recovering safe HIGH projectile that complements his footsies and ranged pokes with a short ranged command grab or something to make him viable up close.

That sounds like something right up a few of our ally. As much as I'll take my mid knives I'd take this as well. As long as Kano plays like Kano I think we'll all be ecstatic.

If they go the 3 variation route instead of the "build your character" route for tourney play, I hope they do something like V1-Godly footsies and poke heavy (variation specific normal or special to enhance footsie toolset), V2- Zone heavy with solid pokes, V3- Footsie and poke heavy with command grabs. I guess most similar to something like Baraka is currently, but a bit different to fit Kano. It's funny because Kano is probably one of the main characters I expect them to fit perfectly into his players style so I have zero worries one way or the other.

The only thing I'd outright say I don't want is all variations to turn into Sonya-esque play. I can't play that style so I'd be heartbroken, but the likely chances of that are slim to none.

I actually would like pretty much the same as you. I mostly played Cybernetic and Commando even though Cutthroat was definitely the most "MKX-esque" variation. The former two are just so much fun.
They would also, probably, be very strong in this game though, so they'll probably be toned down, but I expect a version of the key moves to make it, so that those variations can at least live in spirit.
For example, even though Cybernetic damage is part of the fun , we're probably not getting that, but I'd be PRETTY HAPPY if we had everything else, zoning, great whiff punishing, anti-airs, plus frames?
And also good grappler Kano for the "anti-zoner" matchups, and maybe, this time around I'll even like rushdown Kano (Although, hopefully I get to do that part with J.Cage).

Hell yeaaa. We couldn't be any more on the same page!

I love his current design. He looks like such a slimy dirtbag! He also looks quicker, wilier, like the kind of maniac who would tuck himself into a ball and slam his ass into your face.

I want lasers and balls (and you can quote me out of context on that!). I don't really care about knives. But if I can light my opponent up with eye lasers and launch myself all over the screen as a ball of doom, I'm all in.

They touched on it a bit with Cybernetic, but that would be awesome if they expanded on laser moves in MK11. Specials, strings, KB, whatever or however. It would add so much flair and visuals to his attacks. Something reminiscent of Zod's laser, a couple of more strings involving it. So much potential there.

 

[TheJaquio]

I liked Kano in MKX and I'm glad to see him return, but his revealed design seems really basic. Luckily we have customizations to spice that up.

I'm drawn to characters that have moves that feel brutal aesthetically, so I'm hoping to see things like his grabs and mb choke back, while also having some midrange footsie options.

 

[DDustiNN]

MK11 Kano has really slimmed down... And even restored his hairline.

 

[Pizza]

I hate that he looks straight out of the first movie.

I wish they brought back his original white costume or the futuristic bald Kano from MK3.

 

[I suck at fighting games]

Kano fatality idea: Takes his knife out, heats it up with his eye, stabs opponent right in the face, melting their skin as they scream, he kicks butt of the knife into the face, exploding the head in slow motion goodness....

 

[DixieFlatline78]

I'll play him regardless of what hes like. I've always had this weird loyalty to him. Knife/Kano ball is a great zoning combination in this system.

I hope he has something more than just "footsies and projectiles" tho. I feel like that's not exactly a character seller in this game. I'd like to see Kano have range between Sonya and Kabal, but faster walk speed, so that he could easily walk in and out of both his and the opponents ranges.

I also really want a grappler variation because I feel like that suits his personality a lot more than zoning

 

[trufenix]

I hate that he looks straight out of the first movie.

I wish they brought back his original white costume or the futuristic bald Kano from MK3.

good news, he had both of those in mkx, so those will definitely be his alts.

 

[Pizza]

good news, he had both of those in mkx, so those will definitely be his alts.

Yeah, but they weren't faithful enough. The one from MK3 wasn't even bald.

 

[trufenix]

Yeah, but they weren't faithful enough. The one from MK3 wasn't even bald.

You've been disappointed for so long... )=

 

[Rude]

There are a lot of possibilities with what they can do with Kano. He could be a zoner that uses grenades, knives, and eye lasers.

He could grapple using his military-esque looking grabs and parries that he did with Commando

Or he could be a footsies/pressure monster with plus frames from long range knife normals or stuff like his Cutthroat db1.

Personally, I'd like:

A fast fireball
Long range, safe normals
A good uppercut, or other anti air.

I think i'd be fine with that.

 

[Rude]

Kabal and D'Vorah got their own forums and Kano still doesn't. Maybe because the mods didn't see anyone talking about him. Well they sure got some balls to diss the original Black Dragon like that.

Kano MK11.

Who else is looking forward to hearing Kano and Subz bant about that time Sub's face got all fucked up? Good times.

Can we acknowledge just how much more buff Old Man Kano is compared to Baby Kano?

Steroids confirmed?

 

[Kroaken]

Most important thing is that he gets his choke grab back.

 

[villainous monk]

@NaCl man
@villainous monk
@MagicMan357
@Circus
@karaokelove
@Rude
@Alec
@SpiceWeasel
@Anyone I forgot because it's too early.

What are we expecting for Kano this time around? I think it's tough to say with the way they're going about MK11. Some characters are strongly reminiscent of their old selves, and some are vastly different. For Kano, I'll trust the direction they choose, but I'm hoping forms of his Cybernetic and Commando are brought back as two variations in some way. Those two may have been a bit hindered in MKX due to the system, but I'd imagine they would shine bright in MK11's system. Either way, I am at least expecting a bit that he'll be a strong footsie type character somehow someway.

Or just give us the glorious Cybernetic knives, D4, and B1 so we can call it a day. What does everyone think?

Also,

Spoiler

BUFF Kano

Truly... This is how I feel. I hope NRS keeps his CMD & Cyber variation somewhat similar. They just didn't have the chance to truly be viable throughout the games life.

I can argue from now to next year about so many things but I like what I've seen with the revamped Baraka, Skarlet and all the others. Hope. I got real hope that Kano can be a solid character. Overall this time around.

If I had to guess, I'd think Kano will play a lot like how Baraka plays from the demo build with a lot of +frame normals and strings like Baraka's + on block D4.

Now that MK11 is actually focusing on footsies, it seems like an obvious bet that Kano will be a footsies/zoning character again. But I just hope they don't go too far with it.

I don't like the sound of Kano with an amazingly safe mid projectile again.
I don't want MK11 to be a projectile-fest 100% of the time.

IMO it should be a really fast recovering safe HIGH projectile that complements his footsies and ranged pokes with a short ranged command grab or something to make him viable up close.

But mostly, I hope his focus will be his pokes and ranged strings.

I don't want him to be a character that gets 100% of his damage from his thrown knives like Kitana and her fans. Instead I think it'd be way more cool if he used his high knives and upball to control the pace of the match kind of like MK9 Kano (who I mained a million years ago).

...

So I was thinking, wouldn't it be absolutely badass if Kano's super spammable super safe high knives were on a resource that he had to reload every so often kind of like Ibuki from Street Fighter 5? That way he could have this amazingly crazy projectile that you have to slowly work your way in on, but he can't slow down the match to a crawl so it wouldn't be boring to play against or spectate.

That'd be cool af.

A safe high. Brings me back to MK3 with his blade throw. Which was really good. I can dig this idea. Especially if it's amplified and he throws 2 like Kabal now. In MK9 you can literally have 2 on the screen and MB the next one just to catch them off guard. He missing any sort of threat like this in MKXL without MB knives.

Yeah I can dig this too.

I love his current design. He looks like such a slimy dirtbag! He also looks quicker, wilier, like the kind of maniac who would tuck himself into a ball and slam his ass into your face.

I want lasers and balls (and you can quote me out of context on that!). I don't really care about knives. But if I can light my opponent up with eye lasers and launch myself all over the screen as a ball of doom, I'm all in.

MKDA laser blast damn near full screen with pushback and hit stun. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. YES.
Up ball & archered up!
Let them bring back up laser but better. Give it 2 different angles so it properly stuff jumpins and cross ups. I agree 1000%

It would be nice to see his air throw return. Kano is a baller so he semi controls the air as well. Having Sonya STILL have her air throw in MKXL has well as previous games while Kano got mixup with his that was brutal on wiff and recovery. Well partner that don't seems fair.

Also I hope some of basic staple moveset is universal however they do default variation. Seeing moves like blade slice, choke, air throw return with up ball and air ball (both ground and air) has basic load out would be amazing but fair.

Remember he had this in MK3.

Mortal Kombat 3.

Thanks for the tag @SaltShaker and everyone else.

Our Black Dragon thug Kano has returned to spit on fools and call people bitches.

Rejoice.

 

[villainous monk]

Can we acknowledge just how much more buff Old Man Kano is compared to Baby Kano?

Steroids confirmed?

The man was living in Outworld for many years. Choking tons of people and balling out & allegedly eating ice cream.

Man got swole. I like that

I like the lil Kano too. I would be pleased if I end up like Old Man Kano form my Younger self.

 

[trufenix]

Most important thing is that he gets his choke grab back.

I'm done being reasonable, Scorpion has 10 new spear moves I want at least 3 new chokes.

 

[MagicMan357]

The same greatness as always. The definition of CQC to mid range brawling. Depending on the gadgets hell have all the available toolset across the board like mkx.

I expect from his strings minimal mix ups but great buttons