This character could be actually good if not fact that at range he literally dont have any option to hit turtle what is caused by the fact that his rope aka spear is high what allows enemy to crouch. His second ranged attack can be blocked by standing or crouching opponent and it does not takes any chip damage. In few words all scorpions ranged offense can be completely neutralized by crouching block. Scorpions meele abilities are lets say pretty average but he lacks speed or range to open up such a turtle at close range. In few words Scorpion should never allow enemy to get life lead. After enemy gets it his only option is melee attack which he have below average and for tht reason he is at huge disadvantage. He would be fine if he should have either ranged attack that actually harm crouchblocking opponent or (in melee) some more speed or range. Without at least one of them he is low tier. Every scorpion fan or MK9 fan should sign petition for patch to mortal kombat 9.