Close Menu
  • Gaming
    • Game Guides
    • Codes
    • Game News
    • Game Previews
    • Game Reviews
    • Game Features
    • Game Lists
    • Platforms
      • Nintendo
      • PC
      • PlayStation
      • Xbox
      • Mobile
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Movie Features
    • Movie Reviews
    • TV
    • Reality TV
    • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • Human Interest
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • More
    • Anime
    • Lists
    • Podcasts
    • Reviews
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn YouTube
  • About Us
  • Join Our Team
  • Meet the Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Advertising Policy
The Nerd Stash
  • Gaming
  • Celebrity
  • Human Interest
  • Videos
The Nerd Stash
Home»Game Guides»Top 5 Best Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1: MK1 Kameo (Tier List)

Top 5 Best Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1: MK1 Kameo (Tier List)

Test your might with the best companions.

Amir NaseriBy Amir NaseriSeptember 20, 20235 Mins Read
Top 5 Best Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1: MK1 Kameo Tier List
Image Source: NetherRealm Studios via The Nerd Stash

Skip To...

  • S-Tier Kameos
  • A-Tier Kameos
  • B-Tier Kameos
This article is over 1 years old and may contain outdated information.

The introduction of the Kameos is an innovation in Mortal Kombat 1. These fighters don’t take part as the main characters in MK1, but they assist you during combat. This new edition has separated Mortal Kombat 1‘s gameplay from the previous main MK titles, making fights more dynamic by adding new combos and gimmicks. However, each Kameo has its own set of moves, matching unique playstyles and different main characters that you pick beside them. More importantly, some Kameos are stronger than others in terms of dealing damage, and ease of use. Here’s the ranking of the best Mortal Kombat 1 Kameos and their tier list.

Scorpion and Hanzo Hasashi
Image Source: NetherRealm Studios via The Nerd Stash

Here we divide the Kameos that are currently in Mortal Kombat 1 at launch by three different groups. These three tiers show which Kameo characters are stronger to use, and which ones you should avoid starting with.

S-Tier Kameos

Top 5 Best Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1: MK1 Kameo Tier List
Image Source: NetherRealm Studios via The Nerd Stash
  • Darius
  • Sub-Zero
  • Kung Lao
  • Frost
  • Kano

Looking for the best Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1? There they are! These fighters are the absolute best to choose if you want to deal the most damage and combine forces to extend combos. First of all, we have Darius; the returning character from Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. This Kameo fighter can do three types of attack, each better than the other for breaking the enemy’s guard and adding more moves to your combos.

Next on the list is Sub-Zero, whom you can get an arctic armor from. This Kameo can freeze your opponent at close range, which is very useful if you combine it with your basic combos of the main character. However, if there’s a Kameo better than Sub-Zero, it has to be Frost. You can extend many combos by her charge attack, and most importantly, you don’t need to be at close range to freeze your opponent with Frost.

And for the last two characters in the best Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1 list, we’ve got Kano and Kung Lao. Most of the characters in MK1 don’t have the teleportation ability, and that’s where Kung Lao shines! Pick this Kameo, and teleport behind your opponent to extend combos or perform a surprise attack. However, if you’re the type of player that keeps the opponent in the air for more extended combos, consider playing with Kano once. His throwing knives are always handy for purring salt on the enemy’s wounds, and you can keep Kano ready as a canon ball to be thrown when you want him to.

A-Tier Kameos

Top 5 Best Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1: MK1 Kameo Tier List
Image Source: NetherRealm Studios via The Nerd Stash
  • Sareena
  • Scorpion
  • Sektor
  • Cyrax
  • Stryker
  • Sonya Blade

The A-Tier Kameos are not as great as the S-Tier ones in Mortal Kombat 1. However, if used correctly, you can still manage to deal a ton of damage with them. First on the list is Sareena, whose best ability is to throw two sickles that hit your opponent twice! Next, is Hanzo Hasashi, AKA Scorpion. Hanzo is on fire in this game, and you can use him to set opponents on fire or get away from them.

Sektor is the next fighter here and he’s one of the best Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1 for sure. The reason is that he can burn and stun your opponent, and teleport behind him to perform a uppercut. Cyrax on the other hand, has a cyber net to trap your opponent, but it’s not the best for combining combos.

Want the best combo combinator Kameo in Mortal Kombat 1? Meet Stryker! This character can tie your opponent’s hands, do overhead attacks for breaking defenses, low attacks, and throw grenades to keep the poor target in the air for more combos. But do you remember the special move of Sonya Blade in the good old Mortal Kombat games? It’s here in MK1!

The leg grab special move by Sonya Blade Kameo in Mortal Kombat 1 is one of the best combo starters. Not only does it grab the opponent, but it’ll throw them mid-air, defenseless and ready for a combo.

B-Tier Kameos

Goro - Shujinko - Jax in MK1
Image Source: NetherRealm Studios via The Nerd Stash
  • Goro
  • Shujinko
  • Jax
  • Motaro

Surprisingly enough, Goro is not a top-tier character in MK1. In fact, his attacks are good and effective, but they’re not the best for the combinations of the main characters’ move sets. After Goro, Shujinko is one of the most fun Kameo fighters to play with. However, you can not use this character for combination moves and have the best attacks. What Shujinko does, is that he steals two of your opponent’s special moves!

And Jax and Motaro, they’re just not well rounded to be among the best Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1. The reason is, that they don’t have any efficient move sets like the other characters, and they have the least impact on the main characters’ combos. For example, Jax can slam the ground, which is a simple move and it can even hit you as the main character.

Related Topics
Guide Mortal Kombat 1
Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email
Amir Naseri
  • Website

Amir is an absolute Call of Duty nerd, preferring shooter games more than everything. However, he does like to do uppercuts in Mortal Kombat and feel the NOS going through the engines in Need For Speed games.

SUGGESTED READS

Destiny 2 Edge of Fate World Tier Changes
Game News

Bungie Responds to Community Criticism by Peeling Back Some Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate Secrets

Destiny 2 Weekly Reset Guide: Challenges, Rotations, & Rewards (June 28-May 2)
Game Guides

Destiny 2 Weekly Reset Guide: Challenges, Rotations, & Rewards (July 1 – July 7)

Destiny 2 Edge of Fate Expansion Launch Trailer
Game Features

Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate Just Gave Us a Remedy-like Launch Trailer

Death Stranding 2 On the Beach Mexico
Game Features

Strangely Enough, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Has the Most Faithful Representation of Mexico in Recent Memory

Xbox Game Pass July 2025 games
Game News

6 Games Including Mafia Leaving Xbox Game Pass In July

Warframe Second Dream image
Features

Warframe Devs’ Friendly Relationship with Players Leads to Rapid Boss Fix That Puts Other Live-Service Games to Shame

Trending
Texas Man records a package thief stealing boxes off the porch

Texas Man Comes up With โ€˜Epicโ€™ Idea To Get Revenge on Porch Pirates: โ€˜This Is Genius’

Ric Flair poop in restaurant

Angry Tampa Server is Fed-Up With Ric Flair Pooping in Their Restaurants, ‘Dirtiest Player in the Game’

Florida bride has special moment with two fathers at wedding

Florida Bride’s Father Shocks Guests At Wedding When He Sees Her Stepdad In Crowd: ‘Cries In Daddy Issues’

Texas woman sees dead brother during vacation

Texas Woman Shares Shocking Story of Seeing Her Dead Brother During Family Vacation in Italy: ‘This Gave Me Chills’

The Nerd Stash
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn
  • About Us
  • Join Our Team
  • Meet the Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Advertising Policy
© 2025 The Nerd Stash. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.