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What are the coolest skins in Mortal Kombat 11?
Fighting games these days have a ton of character customization and no series is outdoing themselves like Mortal Kombat is! Even the main premise of the gameβs story is about classic versions of characters meeting their older selves, and they brought their wardrobes with them. Each character has a couple different gear pieces to change up their style but the real variation comes from unlocking new skins for your character. Iβm here to save you time and show you the best looks for each character!
βI prefer to be called Wasteland Impaler!!β
Starting off with the terrifying Tarkatan, Baraka looks like an orc from the Lord of the Rings in this savage skin. Which is appropriate, because this character is something straight out of Mordor.
What makes Steeled Blue awesome?
Besides making his arm claws glow blue, Baraka is showing off customary Tarkatan tattoos in all the most vicious places along with his ceremonial war paint on his raider helmet. Tarkatans arenβt worried about protection as much as they are worried about intimidation. I also love the loin-cloth, Baraka makes it look sophisticated.
See Steeled Blue in action:
Wargames is not just a memorable 80βs movie, itβs also the name of Sonya Bladeβs throwback MK3 costume that just released alongside Nightwolf.
What makes Wargames awesome?
Itβs nice to see corny and mean Sonya again, sheβs been too curmudgeonly for the last couple games. Between costumes like this and Ronda Rousey doing the cheesy voicework, it sure seems like 90s Sonya is back baby!
See Wargames in action:
βAhβ¦ the perfect blood donor!β
A successor to MKXβs Kold War skins, this Russian exclusive skin has Skarlet with a Soviet style that is appropriate to her new accent.
What makes Cold War awesome?
The Russian aesthetic was fun in MKX and itβs fun in MK11. Skarlet is a bloody bombshell in general but this style has her looking like a dominatrix! Sheβs sure to deliver the punishment with her Soviet skills and blood magic!
See Cold War in action:
Raiden has the title of protector of Earthrealm and with it, heβs granted mastery over lightning and thunder. This skin highlights that classic version of Raiden, as opposed to the Dark Raiden skins.
What makes God of Thunder awesome?
This is a more regal and badass version of Raidenβs classic look, making him look like the being who embodies forces of nature that he is. Most importantly, his lightning attacks come out in the classic coloring you would expect, so this is probably the closest weβll get to a Christopher Lambert movie skin!
See God of Thunder in action:
Raiden Skin Showcase
«Clear eyes, hard fists, can’t lose.»
Cassie Cageβs default costume is truly fantastic and this alternative coloring gives it a more hipster appeal due to it needing to be unlocked.
What makes June Gloom awesome?
Cassie Cage is a Special Forces soldier with style for days and the thing that is βinβ in the Mortal Kombat universe right now is kombat armor! Light weight and offering protection from conventional and unconventional weaponry, this skin is sure to help Cassie kick ass and take names.
See June Gloom in action:
Cassie Skin Showcase
βHello Baby, did you miss me?β
Kano is bringing back the 90βs with this torn sleeve βVengeanceβ t-shirt and that amazing stacheβ that would do wonders on certain dating apps. Kano is one massive hunk of scoundrel!
What makes Clean Sneak awesome?
Besides the aforementioned amazing stacheβ you mean? Kano is that old guy who is still reliving his glory days from two decades ago. With his cut sleeves and outdated slang, this leader of the Black Dragon will deliver the pain.
See Clean Sneak in action:
Kano Skin Showcase
«I’ve got soul to spare!»
Jaxson Briggs is investigating some Outworld perpetrators in this classic style skin. Unfortunately, Jaxβs classic arms are separate gear pieces so make sure to keep an eye out for them in the store or in Towers of Time.
What makes Outworld Investigator awesome?
Jax is gonna make you feel that for days with his tried and true arm enhancements and clean shaven face. It wasnβt until later that Jax would start smoking cigars and letting his beard grow out and itβs cool to see the OG in the metal and flesh.
See Outworld Investigator in action:
The Black Dragon is rising with Kabal making his return in Mortal Kombat 11, and this time, he means business! Kabal has a conflicting outfit with no undershirt, a shark-tooth necklace and a coat with fur, but I guess thatβs sort of his thing.
What makes All Business awesome?
This radioactive skin flatters Kabal with green accents, which look particularly nice on certain helmets. Combine it with classic looking hook swords and you get a Kabal that looks like he could have been an alternative costume from years ago.
See All Business in action:
«In that, there is no profit.»
This intimidating Smeagle analogue decorates himself with silver armor that is engraved with sapphires in this skin named for the stock market terminology. Be careful that he doesnβt kollect a few fatalities on you!
What makes Bull Run awesome?
Kollector is Mortal Kombat 11βs take on the treasure goblin and this skin is really playing on that style. It shows off the wealth of Kollector that he βearnedβ working for Shao Kahn while still giving him that ferocious and rabid appearance.
See Bull Run in action:
Kollector Skins Showcase
«Doubting me will not stop me.»
Jade should be renamed Azure with this blue recoloring of her story mode outfit. This former winner of Maximβs Hottest Video Game Vixens has plenty of style and grace to go with her deadly assassin skills.
What makes Larpadian Sea awesome?
Jadeβs human model is way too gorgeous not to use compared to her default/revenant costume. This blue shade named after an Edenian sea goes lovely with her green accents from her polearm and it blends with her purple shroud special move.
See Larpadian Sea in action:
Jade Skins Showcase
«I have died a thousand deaths to prepare for this battle. My defeat is impossible.»
Geras is not an antique collector as this skin name might suggest, but he himself is ancient. This is the skin we see Geras wear in the latter half of the story mode, where Jax and Raiden are unable to kill him but successfully sink him into the depths of the Sea of Blood.
What makes Curious Antiquarian awesome?
Geras has died and revived countless time to prepare himself for this fight, which is why he has so much armor, itβs on all of the places where he previously suffered damage! Considering how much armor the guy has, it sure looks like heβs a glutton for pain!
See Curious Antiquarian in action:
Story Mode Gameplay
«The Great Spirit guides me.»
Nightwolf is looking like something out of Dark Souls in this battle intro and it helps that the classic costume is so simple, yet badass.
What makes Spiritwalker awesome?
Classic Nightwolf is just what I needed in my life. Itβs a shame that we never got that rumored Thunder skin from the Killer Instinct series, but itβs great to see all of the love for Mortal Kombat 3 in this game.
See Spiritwalker in action:
«Is there like a wiki or something?»
Jacquiβs part of the Rainbow Division with this colorful costume. Wearing all that power armor tired Jacqui out and now sheβs styling out with a fresh hair dew and jacket. Just donβt ask her about what happened in Fiji!
What makes Rainbow Power awesome?
Some of Jacquiβs designs in the past have been a little generic and I feel this costume really brings some much needed personality to the young daughter of the Briggβs family. And itβs one of the few costumes to show off any LGBT pride with!
See Rainbow Power in action:
Jacqui Briggs Gameplay
Kung Lao is bringing the Kung Pow in this time traveling costume that he got from the Story Mode after being blessed by Kronika. Kung Laoβs arrogance finally seems warranted in this skin that remixes his revenant style with a more divine look.
What makes Nick of Time awesome?
Kung Laoβs animations have a lot of cool effects from his hat and this variation makes them look all the more slick, and looking slick is important for a man with such swaggy combos. The glowing blue highlights on the hat allow it to be easier to catch, and safety is extremely important for any Shaolin warrior.
See Nick of Time in action:
This is a throwback to the fan-favorite variation from Mortal Kombat X, where Kotal would use his blood magic to buff his abilities and beefiness. You do not want to feel that grip strength!
What makes Blood God awesome?
Even though itβs only from 2015, this is the classic Kotal Khan style with the glowing red tattoos. It really helps show off his ability with blood magic and goes well with the Totemic variation with the Blood Totem.
See Blood God action:
Kotal Khan Skins Showcase
Cetrion has the most colorful array of skins in the game and it was hard narrowing down the ensembles for this Freya-inspired kombatant. I ended up choosing this colorful alternate of her default costume.
What makes Spirit World awesome?
The purple and pink shades of Cetrion go well with her other-worldly features. This skin looks good on both her flowery gear and her eldritch-monster gear pieces, so put together a nice gear combination to really bring out the best in her design.
See Spirit World in action:
«You suck. Hahahahahah. «
Shao Khan is literally Dressed to Kill in his hulking suit of armor that looks like something out of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It turns a more badass Skeletor-type character into something more familiar.
What makes Dressed to Kill awesome?
Mortal Kombat is heavily inspired by eastern culture and now that Iβve seen it, itβs a shocker that theyβve never done a samurai-style Shao Khan before. Make no mistake, this man is not wearing this out of ceremony, itβs just optimal gear for a realm-conquering Kahn.
See Dressed to Kill in action:
Shao Kahn Skins Showcase
«My name is Hanzo Hasashi. «
Cold Fusion brings together a brand new color palette for this deadly Shirai Ryu warrior. This skin highlights the human side of Scorpion with a natural and rustic style for Hanzo Hasashi.
What makes Cold Fusion awesome?
Scorpionβs various skins consist of mostly oranges, yellows and reds to go with his more typical look and this skin stands out from among the rest. Combine with a flashy mask and sword or go for a more low key look.
See Cold Fusion in action:
«I only care how much it pays.»
Erron Blackβs Captain Blood is a sweet looking skin that highlights his wardrobe black and red, with a nice metallic aesthetic to the red. And itβs a good color to be wearing when blood stains are just part of the job!
What makes Captain Blood awesome?
This blood-red skin is no longer unlockable by normal means, as it was a reward for ranking up during the first MK11 Kombat League season. The exclusivity just makes this skin all the more appealing for any outlaw who can brag about having it in their inventory.
See Captain Blood in action:
Erron Black Skins Showcase
«You will pay for Edenia.»
This version of Kitana appeared to serve Kronika in the final moments of Mortal Kombat 11βs storyline and itβs one of the most gorgeous skins in the game. Blessed by Kronika, this revenant form of Kitana rose to greater heights then serving the lord of the Netherrealm.
What makes Another Lifetime awesome?
Besides the glowing white walker eyes, and the solid white regalia, this skin comes with the unique take of Kitanaβs face being bandaged up. When paired with one of her masks or bone crowns, it makes for a scary look that is much different than any look this ancient princess has sported before.
See Another Lifetime in action:
Story Mode Gameplay
«This one disagrees!»
This is an easily found skin in the Krypt and I equipped it the first week the game came out. I havenβt seen any reason since to change it, as itβs one of the most visually satisfying skins in the game.
What makes Water Strider awesome?
It makes her feel more powerful with her armored carapaces and her eyes being covered makes her feel even more inhuman. This variant of the armored look has a really nice contrast of blue and red that helps show the detail in her character model.
See Water-Strider in action:
D’vorah Skins Showcase
«The dark will not abide.»
The classic costumes have returned! Noob is not the only Ninja in the game with a classic look, but his may be the most satisfying. Make sure to combine it with a good classic style helmet!
What is awesome about Harbinger of Death?
Noobβs new spectre-like redesign is badass but the Noob we all fell in love with was but a simple ninja. A hidden boss-character ninja who has an another guy he beats you up with, but a ninja. Going back to that look is just nostalgia fuel. Try out the various shades of the costume, like the black one! Or the black one. Or the black one. They are all good.
See Harbinger of Death in action:
Noob Saibot Gameplay
«Earthrealm’s Jinsei flows within you. Let it fuel your fire!»
Liu Kangβs merges with Raiden in the story mode for an electrifying and fiery form called Fire God. Although we donβt get to use the crazy cool lightning enhanced special moves in multiplayer, we do get access to this crazy cool costume.
What is awesome about New Protector?
Liu Kangβs glowing dragon tattoos and glowing eyes just scream βchosen oneβ! And after being the champion of Mortal Kombat a half dozen times, heβs earned that look. Combine it with a regal headband and gauntlets to add more edge.
See New Protector in action:
Itβs tough to decide on the best for Johnny between his various multi-colored jackets, his Ninja-Mime costumes and the simple βJohnnyβ tattoo on his bare chest but I had to go with Rollerblader. Johnny has one bitchinβ tank top to go with his many pairs of 500 dollar sunglasses.
What is awesome about Rollerblader?
Besides being an excellent outfitcostume to wear around venice beach, this skin is simple yet stylinβ. Johnny has his classic Mortal Kombat 2 pants but with the Dragon logo on front, characters in MK rarely have it as prominent as the Cage has it here.
Watch Rollerblader in action:
Johnny Cage Gameplay
«Erased from history. «
This skin drops the more elegant regalia of Frostβs default costume for a more sleek and functional design. The Cyber Lin Keui certainly have some talented visual designers!
What is awesome about Sidereal?
This cyberpunk girl animates well with Sidereal. This particular shade comes with green and yellow accents that really make the costume stand out, especially with her many blue-green gear pieces. Frost is a bit of an ego-maniac, so itβs important for her self-esteem to look good as she uses her array of cybernetic enhancements to eliminate the competition.
See Sidereal in action:
Frost Skins Showcase
Dimitri Vegas is a popular DJ along with his brother Like Mike and Dimitri somehow found his way into Mortal Kombat 11 as a skin for Sub-Zero. Unlike other skins in the game, Dimitriβs skins have all of the dialogue reworked by the lovable DJ himself.
What is awesome about Dimitri Vegas as Sub-Zero 2?
The glowing accents are very unique for Sub Zero and Dimitriβs face is surprisingly appropriate for Kuai Liang of the Lin Kuei. Though they shouldnβt be casting him in the upcoming movie, his acting is ridiculously over the top! But thatβs honestly the most fun part of this costume, it sounds like an old Saturday morning cartoon.
See Dimitri Vegas in action:
«Your brother’s soul is mine! You will be next. «
Cary Tagawa playing Shang Tsung as a throwback to the old Mortal Kombat movie is fantastic and it’s great that he has a movie inspired skin as well. You really get a nostalgia rush from the βYour soul is mine. β win pose!
What makes Spirit Stealer awesome?
The sweet black coat with a dragon embroidered on his back makes him look more sinister and imposing, and it looks like heβs ready for some night-life. This is definitely Shangβs most unique costume and an instant fan-favorite.