These are the best characters in 'Mortal Kombat 11,' according to the world's best 'Mortal Kombat' best player

Cassie Cage doesn't have the same sort of high-damage and mix-up potential that Sonya and Geras do, but she's got a versatile moveset that lets her zone-out opponents and control tons of space on the screen.

Her pistol keeps players in check from a distance, and her enhanced Up Glow Kick gives her a safe way to escape the corner and get back to the middle of the screen where she's strongest. Combined with quick mid attacks that can't be ducked, Cassie is a baseline for what makes characters great in "Mortal Kombat 11."

Jacqui is SonicFox's main character, and boasts some of the hardest-hitting combos in all of "Mortal Kombat 11." The character is primarily a close-range specialist and is particularly effective at countering grabs.

SonicFox thinks Jacqui has the best pressure in the game, and her grab follow-ups force opponents to guess between two options or risk taking a heavily damaging krushing blow.

Erron Black was SonicFox's primary character in "Mortal Kombat X," and he continues to use the character as a secondary to Jacqui Briggs in "Mortal Kombat 11." Like the other top-tier characters, Black has great versatility.

His pistol and rifle attacks help him control the pace of the game, and his acid floor trap can force enemies to take damage as they try to approach him. Black also has some of the game's best mid-range attacks, making him a threat at multiple ranges.

It's a bit harder to use his tools correctly compared to Geras or Sonya, but a competent player with good fundamentals can make Erron Black look unstoppable.

Like the other top-tier characters, Kabal can convert just about any hit into a highly damaging combo.

His competitive variations vary in playstyle, but both have strong options. His fast special attacks can punish characters from the opposite end of the screen and he also has his own strong zoning options.

As mentioned above, SonicFox shared his thoughts on the full cast of Mortal Kombat 11 prior to Combo Breaker, the game's first major open tournament. His tier list changed a bit following the event, but his initial impressions can be found in the video below.