How to Unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1

As fans would probably expect by now, Mortal Kombat 1 requires players to jump through some hoops to unlock its entire character roster. Havik, the cleric of chaos, isn’t there from the start of the game, but getting him is surprisingly straightforward.

In order to unlock Havik, players need only complete the game’s story mode. The story itself is incredibly convoluted, but the story mode shouldn’t be too challenging. Remember when Mortal Kombat games required you to beat a massive sub-boss like Goro or Motaro, then face the ridiculously overpowered Shao Khan? Those days are gone. Just kick Shang Tsung’s ass and Havik will join your roster.

If you have completed MK 1’s story mode and Havik hasn’t shown up yet, then you should check the notification box under the Kombat Kard to claim your missed rewards. Here’s how to see your notifications on each platform:

• PS5 – press the touchpad on your DualSense
• Xbox – press the view button on your controller
• Switch – press the “-” button
• PC – press M on your keyboard

Please note that the game requires players to be online to collect their missed rewards.

What have you unleashed onto the world?

Havik first showed up in Mortal Kombat: Deception. He originally came from the Chaosrealm, devoid of any interest in the battle between good and evil. His only mission was to cause discord via mischief, so it’s a safe bet to assume that his actions did more harm than good. He was basically the Joker of the Mortal Kombat series — at least up until that crossover where the actual Joker from the DC Comics showed up.

In the new timeline, the new reality created by Liu Kang where MK 1 takes place, Havik actually comes from the Orderrealm. Does this mean that nu-Havik is now all about justice and peace? Nope, not at all. It’s not long until he, just like the classic Scorpion, becomes overcome with anger and vows to usher in a new age of chaos.

Havik even has the last lines of dialogue in the game, where he states that the next time things will be even more chaotic. Man, I sure doubt he’s talking about the game’s story.

Havik’s playstyle

Havik’s playstyle reflects his personality. His moves are a mishmash of weird techniques that will throw off his enemies at any personal cost. His move set includes things such as spinning his own torso and snapping his own neck. This wild man is completely fine with sacrificing his own well-being if that means he gets to throw off his opponents as a result.

Above you can see what I assume is just a typical sparring session for Havik.

You can now set fire to the new timeline in Mortal Kombat 1 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch.