The Best Mortal Kombat X Characters To Play

The Best Mortal Kombat X Characters To Play

For Beginners: Takeda

With Mortal Kombat X, Ed Boone’s team reserved about half of its roster to franchise newcomers. Takeda debuted in Mortal Kombat X as the son of the blind swordsman Kenshi, and his long-reach and ease of use make him another readily accessible fighter for newer players.

Consequently, if Sub-Zero’s style doesn’t gel, Takeda’s another excellent character for beginners to main. In fact, his talent for zoning and closing large gaps make Takeda a go-to fighter for many Mortal Kombat X players on the esports scene.

Takeda’s one glaring weakness comes from the slow wind-up of his attacks. Make sure to keep enemies to at least mid-range in order to dominate the arena.

Pros:

• With a long reach and easy combos, Takeda is one of the easier fighters to get the hang of in Mortal Kombat X.
• His Shirai Ryu and Lasher variations allow for excellent ranged play.
• Ronin variation makes up for a lack of close-range combos with unique dual-sword move sets.

Cons:

• Long wind-up times for his core moves make Takeda weak when up close.