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Scorpion MK1

Scorpion
MK1
Scorpion

Tier List · Diamond: B

Martial Artist

Stats

60,480
113,280
52,920
120%

Specials

Catching Fire
10/10
Flying Master
10/10
Wildfire
10/10

Passive

Wielding Fire
When Mortal Kombat 1 Scorpion successfully hits his opponent, he gains Fire Vitality energy. If he uses any successful Special Attack or Fatal Blow, he will get more Fire Vitality energy. For each Fire Vitality bar gained, Scorpion permanently increases his attack by 25% and gains Shield for 7 sec.

When Scorpion receives fatal damage, if he has three bars of Fire Vitality, he ignites to stay alive and it drains Fire Vitality bars.

Ignited Mortal Kombat 1 Scorpion is immune to damage and all negative effects. He cannot be tagged out, and gains a power generation boost. If ignited and his Fire Vitality has completely drained, he explodes and deals heavy damage to the active enemy.

Team Passive

Mortal Kombat 1 Scorpion gains more Fire Vitality energy for each Martial Artist teammate.

Role

MK1 Scorpion is an active attacker who builds Fire Vitality through successful hits and specials. The buildup improves his offense and prepares the conditions for his emergency ignited state.

Strengths

Reaching vitality milestones combines offensive growth with temporary Shield. A fully prepared reserve can keep him active after otherwise fatal damage and create a final pressure window.

Weaknesses

The survival response requires all three Fire Vitality bars. While ignited he cannot tag out, so this is a committed final phase rather than a normal rotation escape.

Best teams

Martial Artist teammates accelerate Fire Vitality collection. Choose allies that let him keep landing attacks safely, because unsuccessful pressure does not build the resource his plan requires.

Where to use

He suits fights long enough to develop Fire Vitality before the most dangerous exchange. Do not expect the emergency state from an early fatal hit before the resource is ready.

Recommended Equipment

Equipment selected to fit this character’s mechanics, role and reliable everyday play.

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