How to get MK1 Koins and Dragon Krystals fast and how to use them in Mortal Kombat 1

How to get MK1 Koins and Dragon Krystals fast and how to use them in Mortal Kombat 1
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Looking for a way to get Koins and Dragon Krystals fast in Mortal Kombat 1? After cruising through the campaign, you’ll notice that some activities grant Koins in the game. It’s one of the many progression systems in the game. Earning more Koins and Dragon Krystals lets you unlock some cool things.

Before that, here’s a Mortal Kombat 1 roster list to ensure that you’ve got every character by your side. And this is how to unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1 if you haven’t done it yet.

MK1 Koins and Dragon Krystals: An image of the in-game menu with the Koins reward highlighted.

How to get Koins fast in Mortal Kombat 1

You can get Koins fast in Mortal Kombat 1 by playing Invasion, Towers, completing quests, and clearing the tutorial. As you progress through the tabletop-like map of Mortal Kombat 1 Invasion, you’ll take part in battles and other environmental challenges to move forward. You also need to solve puzzles like the Mortal Kombat 1 Invasion Klues. Here, you’ll also get to complete daily and weekly quests, challenges tied to combat like dealing a certain amount of damage. You can also stumble on chests to open as you play through Invasion mode.

Finishing the tutorial gets you to grips with the game’s refined combat and adds some Koins to your coffers. The Basics tutorial alone grants you 2250 Koins. While each segment of a tutorial gives you Koins, competing an entire section gives you bonus Koins. And thanks to seven sections, you can easily get over 10,000 Koins from tutorials alone. Here’s our Mortal Kombat 1 tips guide to help you breeze through them.

Squad Up farm Koins trick in MK1

The Squad Up mission in the Tarkatan Colony is an easy way to farm Koins in MK1. Get a character to level 30 with the Test Your Might challenge in the same location. Then head to the Squad Up mission and finish the Endurance mission. This involves taking out three enemies. And with a level 30 character, a simple uppercut should be enough to knock them out. This gives you Koins, Seasonal Kredits, and Mastery Rank XP for both your main fighter and your Kameo fighter.

MK1 Koins and Dragon Krystals: An image of an unlocked skin from the Shrine.

How to use Koins in Mortal Kombat 1

Koins can be used at the Shrine to unlock collectibles and gear in Mortal Kombat 1. Collectibles include concept art, movies, and music. And gear can range from colors for existing skins or entirely new skins for Mortal Kombat 1 characters like Liu Kang and Raiden.

It’s unfortunate that you don’t get to decide what rewards you want. Leveling up characters by using them across MK1’s modes will also give you new skins and gear. There are other ways to get gear too. There are two other currencies worth keeping track of.

MK1 Koins and Dragon Krystals: An image of the in-game menu with the Seasonal Kredits highlighted.

How to get Seasonal Kredits and Krowns in MK1

There are two other currencies to watch out for in Mortal Kombat 1. Seasonal Kredits are gained from invasion mode as well. The exact value depends on how you perform, like landing a Fatal Blow or a fatality finisher. Here’s a list of all Fatal Blows in Mortal Kombat 1. You get 100 Seasonal Kredits for winning a battle and 150 if you use a finisher. These include fatalities and brutalities. Here’s how to do a brutality in Mortal Kombat 1. You can also earn this currency from daily and weekly challenges.

These can be used to get cosmetic items from the seasonal store. Skins and gear are a great way to overhaul the looks of both main and Kameo fighters in MK1. The game’s first season, the Season of Spectre, involves Hanzo Hasashi, the original Scorpion. Krowns are another currency tied to Invasion mode’s forge and shop konsumables like relics and talismans. You can also use Krowns to upgrade your talismans with komponents you find as you play.

MK1 Koins and Dragon Krystals: An image of a Sindel skin that can be purchased with Dragon Krystals.

How to get Dragon Krystals in Mortal Kombat 1

Dragon Krystals is a premium currency that can be purchased with real money in Mortal Kombat 1. They’re similar to Time Krystals in Mortal Kombat 11 that you could use for easy fatality tokens. This lets you get access to unique skins and gear that can’t be obtained with in-game currency. Beating the story mode nets you 500 Dragon Krystals which normally cost $4.99. 

The Premium Edition of the game comes with 1250 bonus Dragon Krystals while the Kollector’s Edition bumps that up to 2700 Dragon Krystals in kurrency. Simple items cost 300 Dragon Krystals while palettes for character skins cost 800 Dragon Krystals. The higher tiers let you purchase several cosmetics bundles for your characters like Kitana or Johnny Cage.

Here’s how much Dragon Krystals cost in MK1:

  • 500 Dragon Krystals – $4.99
  • 1250 Dragon Krystals – $9.99
  • 2700 Dragon Krystals – $19.99
  • 5900 Dragon Krystals – $39.99

That covers how to get Koins and Dragon Krystals fast in Mortal Kombat 1. If you want to know who’s voicing these characters, here’s more information on the Mortal Kombat 1 voice actors. And here’s how to block in Mortal Kombat 1 if you’re struggling to defend against opponents. Premium Edition owners can already protect Earthrealm alongside fire god Liu Kang on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. NetherRealm Studios’ latest title launches this September across consoles and PCs.

How do you get koins in mk1?

Invasion mode is the best way to get Koins in MK1.

What are koins for in MK?

Koins can be used at the Shrine to get collectibles and skins in MK1.