Reo's MK 11 Tier list

[sub_on_dubs]

So I know this may create a lot of controversy due to the game just coming out, but Reo has just made a tier list for the game so this is not some scrub like me making the tier list. Reo is a highly accomplished player with multiple top 8 placings, runner-up at Evo twice and just an overall very smart fighting game player so I think his opinion carries a lot of weight. People are still figuring out the game, of course, but I always think tier lists are very entertaining and create a lot interesting conversation. With that being said, I'll upload the video with the tier list below. Enjoy guys!

S Tier : Erron Black, Geras, Scorpion, Sonya Blade, Sub Zero

A+ Tier: Baraka, Cassie Cage, Jax, Lui Kang, Noob Saibot

A Tier: Cetrion, Jacqui, Kabal, Kollector, Scarlet

A- Tier: Jade, Johnny Cage, Kano, Kitana, Kung Lao, Raiden

B Tier: D' Vorah, Frost, Kotal Kahn, Shao Kahn

 

[SaltShaker]

Good. Now that a bunch of established high level players are posting literal one week tier lists, I don't wanna hear anything about only scrubs/casuals/noobs judge the game too early.

 

[Eji1700]

I really dislike how often people use S tier. S to me says "Something is fucked, you almost certainly need to play someone from here". Is the balance really that wack right now? Doesn't seem to be that bad, (although it's clearly not great)

 

[Tony at Home]

So I know this may create a lot of controversy due to the game just coming out

If anyone gets a pass on this, 10000% its Reo

 

[TackyHaddock]

is frost actually that trash? those long range attacks annoyed the fuk outta me the first couple times I fought her, but I admittedly did not lab it. and her zoning seems annoying AF to go against

 

[magandi]

is frost actually that trash? those long range attacks annoyed the fuk outta me the first couple times I fought her, but I admittedly did not lab it. and her zoning seems annoying AF to go against

long buttons? idk man her pokes are super short.

I really dislike how often people use S tier. S to me says "Something is fucked, you almost certainly need to play someone from here". Is the balance really that wack right now? Doesn't seem to be that bad, (although it's clearly not great)

i honestly don't think there is even a modern fighting game with D tier characters.

 

[HAMMER]

I'm switching my main from Kabal to Scorpion. Why? 'Cause REO said so.

And no, I'm not even joking.

I haven't went in-depth with this game enough to learn the essentials needed to have a list like this in mind.

So I'll piggyback off this guy!

 

[FanTalk]

Take a shot every time Reo says "Overall this character is good"

 

[FanTalk]

I love Reo's statements regarding Skarlet. Overtime in the future Skarlet players will eventually have to put in more work and effort, and it's going to be hard to get a W with Skarlet.

 

[klabuster]

Dvorah A+ lol

 

[GLoRToR]

I love how he put Kabal into mid-tier.
Not an agenda tier list at all.

Move along, children. MK9 is back in town.

 

[sub_on_dubs]

I love how he put Kabal into mid-tier.
Not an agenda tier list at all.

Move along, children. MK9 is back in town.

He said he's maining Erron Black so at least he's being honest that Erron Black is really cheap.

 

[Corruption100]

Man I hate youtube. They called me crazy for saying Subzero was looking like goat material smh

 

[pure.Wasted]

Take s shot every time Reo says "Overall this character is good"

Hits like a truck!

 

[ismael4790]

Good. Now that a bunch of established high level players are posting literal one week tier lists, I don't wanna hear anything about only scrubs/casuals/noobs judge the game too early.

It doesn't matter who you are or what your name is. Creating a tier list in one week is lame since you can't get enough experience in matchups, and matchups are what determine tier positions.

 

[SquidlyB]

And people thought scorpion would be a bad character without misery blade...

 

[deathstroke187]

there is no way that Jax is A+ switch him with Kabal and Kitana with Skarlet and im ok witht his list

 

[GLoRToR]

He said he's maining Erron Black so at least he's being honest that Erron Black is really cheap.

He understands that characters get changes early on and if Kabal doesn't get outed he'll have a broken character for money matches later on.

 

[deathstroke187]

oh and yeah Shao Kahn is legit trash. HOW can NRS make the emperor a low tier ? WTF

 

[GLoRToR]

"Nerf This" Tier: Erron Black, Geras, Scorpion, Sonya Blade, Sub Zero, Baraka, Liu Kang, Kabal, Kollector

"Will Be Fine If Those Get Nerfed" Tier: Noob Saibot, Cassie Cage, Jax, Skarlet, Kung Lao, Johnny Cage, Kano, Raiden

"Buff This" Tier: Jade, Cetrion, Jacqui, Kitana, D' Vorah, Frost, Kotal Kahn, Shao Kahn

Here, my tier list.
What's yours, guys?

 

[deathstroke187]

"Nerf This" Tier: Erron Black, Geras, Scorpion, Sonya Blade, Sub Zero, Baraka, Liu Kang, Kabal, Kollector

"Will Be Fine If Those Get Nerfed" Tier: Noob Saibot, Cassie Cage, Jax, Skarlet, Kung Lao, Johnny Cage, Kano, Raiden

"Buff This" Tier: Jade, Cetrion, Jacqui, Kitana, D' Vorah, Frost, Kotal Kahn, Shao Kahn

Here, my tier list.
What's yours, guys?

i think NRS should chill with the Nerfs cause i think if Jax get another nerf he will disapear from the roster. But serriously not making character viable by over nerfing is even worst than having them OP cause at least they are fun.

 

[sub_on_dubs]

oh and yeah Shao Kahn is legit trash. HOW can NRS make the emperor a low tier ? WTF

I know right. At least Superman was top tier in the Injustice games. Cetrion is a god and she is mid tier according to Reo. smh

 

[GLoRToR]

i think NRS should chill with the Nerfs cause i think if Jax get another nerf he will disapear from the roster. But serriously not making character viable by over nerfing is even worst than having them OP cause at least they are fun.

The nature of game design dictates that they're reducing effectiveness rather than increasing it. From the looks of it, the upper echelon are more likely to catch a nerf than anyone a buff.

Reasonably though, it would make more sense to see which characters have legitimate struggles in certain matchups and see what can be done about those.
On the other hand, I think that Sub's mixup, for example, needs to be glaringly unsafe on block and on whiff, given how powerful it is, and Scorpion's teleport needs looked at. Its cancel needs to also be unsafe.

 

[deathstroke187]

The nature of game design dictates that they're reducing effectiveness rather than increasing it. From the looks of it, the upper echelon are more likely to catch a nerf than anyone a buff.

Reasonably though, it would make more sense to see which characters have legitimate struggles in certain matchups and see what can be done about those.
On the other hand, I think that Sub's mixup, for example, needs to be glaringly unsafe on block and on whiff, given how powerful it is, and Scorpion's teleport needs looked at. Its cancel needs to also be unsafe.

i think they should balance it that everyone has some dumb shit. and not over nerf the tops. Buff the lows

and for scorpion the only nerf he would need is to not be able to amplify his teleport on block.

 

[Samsara]

Hopefully they tone down vanilla 50/50 sub and give us a good defensive trap variation soon. Hes so fucking boring and one-note in this game despite his strengths.