Some of the Mortal Kombat 1 Kameos are locked when first booting up the game. It’s unusual, given how all but one (or two, depending on which version you have) of the normal roster is ready from the start. Here’s how to unlock the Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Kung Lao, Shujinko, and Motaro Kameos in MK1.
How to unlock the Scorpion Kameo in MK1
To unlock these locked Kameo fighters in Mortal Kombat 1, you need to rank up your profile. Your profile rank can be seen in many of the main menus in the top left corner, as seen in the above picture. Scorpion unlocks after getting your profile to level five. Scorpion is good for extending air combos, having an overhead mixup option, and pulling you out of danger.
How to unlock the Sub-Zero Kameo in MK1
To unlock the Sub-Zero Kameo, you have to get your profile to level 10. This should happen very early on after playing Mortal Kombat 1. The Sub-Zero Kameo can coat you in projectile-immune armor, freeze the opponent if they are close, and perform a fast-hitting shoulder rush that is good for checking the opponent.
How to unlock the Kung Lao Kameo in MK1
To unlock the Kung Lao Kameo in Mortal Kombat 1, you need to get your profile to level 15. The Kung Lao Kameo can juggle the opponent with his spin, teleport you behind the opponent, and throw his hat at their feet for a low attack that’s meant to mix up your opponent.
How to unlock the Shujinko Kameo in MK1
To unlock the Shujinko Kameo in Mortal Kombat 1, you have to get your profile to level 20. The Shujinko Kameo is unique in that it can steal your opponent’s moves and Kameo character. He also has to be charged, which in unlike the other Kameos.
How to unlock the Motaro Kameo in MK1
To unlock the Motaro Kameo in Mortal Kombat 1, you have to get your profile to level 25. Motaro specializes in zoning and anti-zoning, as he can throw a bunch of his own projectile and put a shield in front of you that protects you from projectiles.
How to raise your profile rank in MK1
Raising your profile rank in Mortal Kombat 1 is simple because it is not hard to gain experience. Doing towers, going through Invasion challenges, and playing online all boosts your profile level, but not equally. Invasions and give a decent amount, and towers yield some XP. Playing online is perhaps the slowest way. The campaign and the tutorials yield no experience whatsoever, though.
MK1 Kameos Locked FAQ
A: Increase your profile rank to level 10. The Sub-Zero Kameo offers projectile-immune armor and other combat benefits.
A: Get your profile to level 15 for Kung Lao, level 20 for Shujinko, and level 25 for Motaro. Each Kameo has distinct combat capabilities.
A: Participate in Invasion challenges and towers for better XP gains, while online play offers less XP. The campaign and tutorials do not contribute to experience.
