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The game takes place in a fictional game universe, which consists of several separate worlds created by the Elder Gods. The gods also created a tournament for fighters and called it the Mortal Battle. Mortal Kombat heroes must enter the arena and fight each other, thus replacing the wars of the real world.
Heroes Mortal Kombat
The Mortal Kombat trilogy combines all the fighters who were in the previous series, as well as several new heroes. Let's look at which heroes of the Mortal Kombat game are presented in this part.
1. Goro- a general from the army of Emperor Shao Kahn, who fights for the glory and pride of his people.
2. Johnny Cage is a martial arts star who trained with the world's leading masters. Participates in the tournament with the goal of proving his skills to the whole world.
3. Kano- a fighter from the side of evil with a half-metal face and an artificial eye. His artificial eye is also a weapon.
4. Raiden- The god of thunder who can fly, cast lightning and teleport. He is immortal, which is why his tasks are much broader than those of ordinary fighters.
5. Reptile- a peculiar mixture of man and lizard. He has a repulsive appearance, but does not lack cunning and strength. Wants to free his own world from the Outside World.
6. NoobSaibot- is the eldest of Sub-Zero, who had previously died at the hands of Scorpio and ended up in Unreality. So he was reborn into the demon Noob (Saibot is the name of his double).
7. Scorpion- one of the most popular characters. A yellow ninja who seeks revenge on his family's killer, Quan Chi. His archenemy is Sub-Zero Sr., who previously killed Scorpion. He wants to rule the empire with the help of crowds of the dead.
8. Sonya Blade- an employee of a special unit that was busy pursuing the criminal organization Black Dragon (their leader is Kano). The trail leads her to the sorcerer's island, where the tournament is held.
9. Shang Tsung- a powerful sorcerer whose main abilities lie in stealing the souls of the strongest warriors in order to turn into their copies.
10. Chameleon– a partially iridescent ninja. One of Shao Kahn's main fighters, who was present at all tournaments, but did not take part in them.
11. Striker- the leader of a detachment designed to pacify the riots. After the opening of the portal, he remains the only one alive in the entire multimillion-dollar city. Becomes one of the saviors of the Earth.
12. Smoke- a cyborg fighter who was programmed to kill Sub-Zero. Before that, he was a member of the Lin Kuei clan.
13. Night Wolf– guardian of culture for his people. Uses his shamanic magic to protect sacred lands from the Outside World.
14. Sector- the hero of Mortal Kombat, who is the first prototype of a cyborg killer belonging to the Lin Kuei clan. He is the son of the Grandmaster and was originally programmed to destroy Sub-Zero.
15. Kitana- Princess of the Outer World. Having learned about his true origins from a royal family destroyed by evil, he betrays Shao Kahn.
16. Kintaro- Supreme commander of all Outworld forces, created to replace Goro. Has the ability to spew fireballs.
17. Jax- goes to the tournament in order to try to save his partner - already known as Lieutenant Blade.
18. Sindel- Queen of the destroyed Edenia. Possesses ethereal magic, can fly and use sound waves.
19. Liu Kang- a monk from Shaolin, wins a decisive victory in the tournament, saving his own world from destruction. Later he dies at the hands of sorcerers, but his spirit preserves the Earth.
20. Jade- Ally of Kitana and Sindel. Also not originally from the Outer World, but originally served the Emperor.
21. Kung Lao- descendant of the tournament champion. He was also a Shaolin monk. He doesn’t want to be a warrior, but decides to take revenge on the sorcerer.
22. Motaro– another boss and general from Shao Kahn’s army. Completely invulnerable to magic in battle. You can only hit his head with magic.
23. Rhine- a demigod who can control the element of water. Betrays his homeland and goes to serve Shao Kahn.
24. Cyrax- another prototype of cyborgs from the powerful Lin Kuei clan. Pictures of Mortal Kombat heroes, including cyborgs, can be viewed when selecting a fighter.
25. Cabal- A member of the "Black Dragon", who completely changes after the Outworld attack on Earth at the end of the second tournament.
26. Ermak- a mixture of the souls of all the warriors who met their death in the tournaments of the Outer World.
27. Shao Kahn- one of the first bosses, the emperor of the Outer World and is similar in battle to his generals.
28. Sub Zero– a warrior in a blue suit who can generate ice structures.
29. Shiva- a female warrior with four arms, belonging to the Shokan race. Appointed by Shao Kahn as a bodyguard for Sindel.
All of the Mortal Kombat heroes presented above have unique abilities and features. However, some of the groups are quite similar (a simple example: Shao Kahn and his generals).
Back in 1992, children gathered in crowds at slot machines to spend your pocket money on one the only game: Mortal Kombat . The level of violence in games established by this fighting game outraged many with its cruelty. Nevertheless, the crowds at the slot machines did not thin out; the game itself was very well made.
As of 2017, Mortal Kombat remains one of the most violent franchises in arcade history. A dozen sequels and several branches from the main plot suggest that Mortal Kombat will exist for a long time.
The idea of the game is very simple. The action takes place in a fictional universe in which there are 18 opposing worlds created by the Elder Gods. Earth is one of them. There is enough good and evil in the worlds, and their worst representatives strive to seize the kingdoms of their neighbors. To make the situation fair, the Elder Gods decided that one world could only conquer the other by defeating the defending world's greatest heroes in ten consecutive contests. This is how “Mortal Kombat” arose - a platform for such fights.
Each world has its own powerful champions, and we meet them in the game. But despite all their strength, some of them are still inferior to others by Mortal Kombat standards. And here are the 8 strongest and 7 weakest characters in the game.
15. Strongest: Ermak
It's funny, but its appearance is due to a glitch in the original version of the game. Since then, he has become one of the strongest characters. And when the creators came up with their own story for the animated glitch, its power increased tenfold.
Ermak is an entity that has absorbed countless souls of those killed in the battles of the Outer World. That is why he speaks of himself as “we” and “our”, and not “I” and “mine”. These souls provided Ermak with the ability to telekinesis, which well complemented his own teleportation skills and ability to travel between worlds. Ermak also owes the increase in his strength to the spirit of Shao Kahn that has now poured into him.
14. Weakest: Striker
Curtis Stryker you don't have to be afraid, especially if you have otherworldly powers at your disposal, like most Mortal Kombat characters. Stryker is one of the heroes - people called upon to protect the Earth Kingdom from those who want to attack it. To fight demons and other evil spirits, he must be provided with special equipment. Overall, he is still a weak character.
Stryker is a police officer, which gives him the ability to use weapons such as a police baton, grenades and pistols in battles. And although for ordinary people it would be fatal, it is worth recognizing the fact that firearms and explosives may well not work against monsters like Goro and Onaga. Stryker can hold his own against other human Mortal Kombat characters, but to defeat Shao Kahn, Kano, Kintaro and the like, he'll need an incredible amount of luck for himself and a streak of bad luck for the bad guys.
13. Strongest: Kotal Kahn
- the main negative character of the game, since Shao Kahn went to his forefathers in the ninth part of Mortal Kombat. After the death of the ruler of the Outer World, someone had to take his place, and this role went to the new character of the game Kotal Kahn. The fact that the Mayans worshiped Kotal Kan as the god of war speaks volumes about his power.
In battle, Kotal Kahn could rival his predecessor. He can use the power of the Sun to attack, but his main advantage is the power and speed of his strike. Kotal Kahn is not as cruel as Shao Kahn, he prefers peace to war and would like to restore peace to Outworld. But it would be a mistake to ignore dark side Kotal Kana: He can be very rude at times.
12. Weakest: Hsu Hao
Other than the unpronounceable name, there's not much to brag about. He is nothing more than an evil Mongolian fighter who loves to wreak havoc. home distinguishing feature character - a huge red pulsating cybernetic machine that serves as his heart - is an excellent target for the Mortal Kombat warriors.
The implant on this character's chest is capable of firing a laser beam, but I think all you have to do is dodge the first attack and get to his weak point, it will all be over for Hsu Hao. He is a powerful fighter thanks to the fact that his cybernetic heart adds strength to him. But it's hard to ignore the fact that vulnerable spot so openly, because it gives the rest of the Mortal Kombat heroes the opportunity to kill him with just a few blows to the chest.
11. Strongest: Scorpio
Hanzo Hasashi, better known as , can be called the calling card of “Mortal Kombat”. This is the most popular character, and along with Raiden and Sub-Zero, he appears in all editions of the game. He is also one of the most powerful heroes in the franchise. It's understandable why creators are so eager to use this image again and again.
Without the mask, Scorpio's head is a flaming skull. This flame is called “the fire of the underworld,” and you will not envy those whom it touches. Scorpio himself is not threatened by the flame, so he uses it to cause pain to others. In addition to being a pro in hand-to-hand combat, Scorpio also has several special abilities, including teleportation, the ability to throw fireballs and a variety of options for using the fire of the underworld. Perhaps his most popular move is his harpoon attack, during which he emits the most memorable cry in gaming history: “Come here!”
10. Weakest: Cobra
At first glance it is very reminiscent of Master Ken from " Street Fighter" Ever wonder why he looks like a copy of Ryu's buddy? Yes, because that's who he is. Previously, when the sixth part of Mortal Kombat was created, Cobra's name was Ken. Perhaps the developers took pity on Cobra and changed his name so that the character would have at least some distinctive feature. The fact that Cobra is a very weak fighter did not improve the situation one bit.
Cobra is a ruthless martial artist, but that's all that can be said about him. Like most of the weak characters on this list, Cobra would be a real threat to ordinary people, but almost all of the Mortal Kombat warriors are able to squash him like a bug. True, it is worth admitting that he has several really cool fighting techniques, the best of which is the “burning fist”. The rest of his attacks are based on what you would see in any martial arts movie.
9. Strongest: Onaga
is one of the underrated characters in Mortal Kombat, but that doesn't make him any weaker. He was the ruler of Outworld until Shao Kahn usurped power. One of his titles, the Dragon King, speaks of his power. Quite a few players spent a lot of time trying to defeat Onaga in the finale of Mortal Kombat Deception, which was very difficult to do. Besides the fact that he looks really cool, Onaga is also one of the most powerful characters in the game's legend.
Many Mortal Kombat heroes consider Onaga to be the sole legitimate ruler of the Underworld - and for good reason. If not for Shao Kahn's betrayal, Onaga would still occupy his rightful place on the throne. Onaga is a dragon, and by nature he can breathe fire at his enemies. Add to this the terrifying wings - and no one escapes death.
8. Weakest: Nightwolf
The guys from Netherrealm Studios managed to create one of the most famous gaming images of American Indians - and this. This very prominent character appears in a number of games in the series. However, few would call Nightwolf their favorite hero: his attacks and special abilities are too ordinary, so Nightwolf is often ignored.
Nightwolf can use mental energy in a variety of ways, such as using it to create a bow, arrows, and even tomahawks. But still, Night Wolf is a weak character, and players prefer not to bother with him. And the incredibly boring way he finishes off his opponent does not add to his popularity. Perhaps Nightwolf's only strong point is that he is the most technically savvy character in the game.
7. Strongest: Shao Kahn
No character is more terrifying than the conqueror of worlds. Powerful muscles and a skull-shaped helmet make his opponents tremble, and it’s hard to blame them for that. Shao Kahn's huge hammer is also terrifying. The outside matches the inside: behind the terrifying appearance lies an even more terrifying power.
The MoviePilot website claims that Shao Kahn is known for god-like strength equal to, if not greater than, that of Raiden, the god of thunder. He is also characterized by heartlessness, cruelty, ferocity in battle and the desire to carry out the death penalty personally. In addition, Shao Kahn can absorb souls. He terrorized other worlds for many years, and if not for the defenders of Earthrealm, Shao Kahn would have already taken over the universe.
6. Weakest: Meat
As its name suggests, it is a huge piece of meat. To his credit, at first glance he is intimidating. This is a creature without skin, and it is precisely because of this that it is initially very vulnerable. For many characters in the game, it will not be difficult to fry Meat by simply throwing a couple of fireballs at it.
In fact, Meat is an escaped result of Shang Tsung's experiment and has no special abilities. In battle, Meat uses his all-too-unique body to launch a series of nasty attacks. One of the moves in his arsenal allows Meat to rip off his own head and throw it at his opponent. He can also spread out into a pool of blood and guts to teleport to another location, and the ability to tear out his eye and then put it back gives him the ability to partially restore his health.
5. Strongest: Sub-Zero
- The male counterpart of Elsa from Arendelle in the Mortal Kombat universe. He appeared in the very first game in the series and has been present in every sequel since then. Sub-Zero is a ninja who wields the power of ice. Sub-Zero is not one person; several characters in the franchise have had this name, but they are all equally deadly.
In hand good player Sub-Zero is practically invincible. Some of his attacks can freeze the enemy for several seconds, and this is a good chance for Sub-Zero to win a clear victory. In addition to turning opponents into ice statues, Sub-Zero's abilities include creating clones of himself and teleportation. He is undoubtedly one of the strongest characters in the game, so fans of the new parody song about him should think twice before showing off their singing talents in front of him.
4. Weakest: Bo Rai Cho
The Mortal Kombat universe is filled with characters skilled in various types of martial arts. Not without the “drunk fist” style performed. At first glance, Bo Rai Cho is not suitable for a fight in Mortal Kombat at all. He's just a drunk, capable of a few punches and kicks to solve his problems. And when it comes to strength in general, Bo Rai Cho is not someone you should rely on.
In battle, Bo Rai Cho can demonstrate many tricks to confuse the enemy, one of them is vomiting at the opponent's feet. He was drunk during the fight, remember? He also uses his beer belly to hit either an opponent or the ground, causing an earthquake. His place is in a bar, not an arena, so Bo Rai Cho is lucky to still be alive.
3. Strongest: Liu Kang
When the guys from the Underworld cause problems for the Earth Kingdom, the only one you can count on is . Come to think of it, he doesn't come across as intimidating as the other characters in the game. He is not a cyborg, not a ninja, and has no special abilities. He's just so good at martial arts that he's saved the Earth four times already, from the first Mortal Kombat to the fourth.
Although it was not easy, Liu Kang was able to defeat such fighters as Shao Kahn, Shang Tsung, Goro and many others. Unfortunately, he was killed by Shinnok and Shang Tsung in Deadly Alliance, but returned as a zombie in later parts of the game. In Mortal Kombat X, he becomes one of those who fight against the heroes of Earth, so that the latter are forced to confront their former ally.
2. Weakest: Mockup
And why do all fighting game developers strive to insert a comic character into the game? In Mortal Kombat, it's none other than . It doesn't take a genius to understand what Mockup is. This dude in a spandex motion capture suit with balls found himself in one of the most dangerous fights to ever happen. Actually, the character owes the name Mocap (from the English “motion capture” - motion capture) to this costume.
The worst part is that Mocap is not just a symbolic character. He is an important person in the legend of the game. In all likelihood, he is stronger than an ordinary person, since he is well versed in various fighting styles, but that’s all. The mocap cannot boast of possessing magic or supernatural skills. And he becomes a participant in fights and in general events of the game, simply by finding himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.
1. Strongest: Raiden
No true Mortal Kombat fan will be surprised to see it on our list. Any selection of the heroes of this game cannot do without him, not to mention the list of the strongest. For those who don't know, Raiden is the legendary god of thunder in the Mortal Kombat universe, and as one of the deities of the franchise, he's clearly capable of more than just throwing some lightning bolts.
Throughout the series of games, Raiden demonstrates a range of impressive abilities. Many characters in the game have ever come face to face with Raiden - and suffered an inglorious defeat at the hands of the god of thunder. And an impressive variety of skills helps Raiden, even on the verge of defeat, turn the situation in his favor.
In the ninth installment of Mortal Kombat, Raiden speaks with his past incarnation to prevent the events of Mortal Kombat Armageddon. There is more to Raiden than meets the eye, and he is quite capable of shocking acts.
Mortal Kombat X is gaining momentum, its popularity is growing like crazy. Mortal Kombat is like a universe, you can also compare it to adolescence. After all, there have always been games from the Mortal series, and I will be one on one with my audience and share ideas, which is really cool. The game contains everything that filled the head of a teenager from the nineties: ninjas, robots, zombies, monsters, fights, girls in open suits.
Now it’s impossible to look at this bouquet of science fiction and films with martial arts, action films, where there is real trash and light erotica without laughing. After all, the heroes of our childhood will still be heroes. We have already become adults, but the debate remains the same, after all, who is better: Scorpio or Sub-Zero, Quan Chi or Shang Tsung. The question will probably torment us for a long time, so let's look at our heroes from the new game Mortal Kombat X. The game features 24 characters, both new and old, by the way, there are still 4 in the new update. Let's look at the classic heroes and a couple newcomers.
Goro
Goro is a brave warrior from the Shokan race, his first appearance was in the first part of Mortal Kombat, then he played a minor boss. According to the legends and the mythology of the game it was the most best warrior on planet earth, his unbeaten streak lasted 500 years. His main qualities: he has enormous strength and is tough in fights and hates those who cannot tie a knot from water pipes, he also has four arms. In the game, Goro will only be available to players who pre-ordered Mortal Kombat X or as part of the expansion pack. IN previous versions games Goro was the most unbalanced hero, received the least damage than other fighters, but in a couple of blows he turned the enemy into a cutlet.
Kano
Kano is the leader of the Black Dragon crime syndicate, a killer, traitor and liar by nature. To please himself, he is ready to do anything to increase his capital. His main opponents are Sonya and Briggs. In battle, he uses knives and cybernetic implants (an eye with a laser). His signature trick after a victorious battle is tearing out the heart; some players call him “heart surgeon”.
Kitana
Kitana is a relative of Emperor Shao Kahn, well, as a relative, she is his adopted daughter. To become a stepfather, he enslaved her world and killed her father. The heroine is attractive, intelligent, monstrously dangerous, all this is ten thousand years old. Kitana stands for the good team, but even there she is deceived. In battles, the main weapon is, of course, two fans with built-in blades.
Kung Lao
Kung Lao - I want to ask who you are? Kung fu expert, Shaolin luminary, patron, peace-lover. The final two advantages absolutely do not interfere with beating the crap out of opponents; his main weapon is a hat. By the way, in the penultimate episode of the game, Kung Lao had his neck broken, but this is not a hindrance to him returning to new series games.
Quan Chi
Quan Chi is a necromancer, holder of the title of the greatest spellcaster in the Mortal Kombat universe. In his spare time, he spends his time resurrecting powerful fighters of past years, hatching conspiracies and messing with everyone’s heads.
Raiden
Raiden is a long-liver in the Mortal Kombat series, he was present in all games. It was he who guarded the planet Earth from the attack of Shao Kahn, observed the balance of the world and came to the aid of valiant fighters in “Mortal Combat”; he is also nicknamed the “God of Lightning” as he skillfully wields lightning.
Sub Zero
Sub-Zero is the coolest character that you always want to play. Sub-Zero's real name is Kuai Liang, a blue ninja who was previously a cyborg zombie. However, in Mortal Kombat there were other heroes under the name Sub-Zero, the original is the assassin Bi-Han, he was killed in a fight by Scorpio, and Kuai Liang, Bi-Han’s younger brother, became Sub-Zero’s heir.
Scorpion
Scorpio - risen from world of the dead and a skilled ninja. The hero is very popular among fans of the Mortal Kombat series, due to his biography and difficult character and fighting style. Scorpio himself does not belong to evil or good forces, he simply wants to take revenge on Sub-Zero for the death of his relatives and the destruction of his Shirai clan. Scorpio's real name is Hanzo Hasashi.
Cassie Cage
Cassie Cage is new hero, she is the daughter of John Cage and Sonya Blade. He skillfully wields weapons, chews gum continuously, but after victory he sticks his gum on the forehead of his enemy.
D'vorah
D'vora is the local bee "Maya", she is a human bee. Her main feature is that she kills her enemies with poison and a sting, and can also release bees and insects from her hands.
Kotal Kahn
Kotal Kahn is a new hero from Outland, after the death of Shao Kahn, he took the helm of these lands. In its appearance it resembles an ancient Aztec.
Ferra and Torr
Ferra and Torr are a sweet couple, but also strange at the same time. For the first time in the history of the Mortal Kombat series, two in one. Thor is a big hero, and Ferra is a little girl, while Thor beats the crap out of his opponent, the girl is engaged in vivisection.
When Mortal Kombat was first released in the 90s, it quickly became a cult classic. The one-on-one arcade fighting game has since grown into a dominant franchise that continues to push the boundaries of the genre. The lion's share in the popularity of the franchise belongs to unique characters, who are capable of doing amazing things, for example, releasing deadly spears and ball lightning from their hands, manipulating electricity, stealing souls, etc. This brings us to the main question: who is the most powerful character in the MK series?
We present to your attention a list of the most powerful and powerful characters in the series Mortal games Kombat.
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Sub Zero
Sub-Zero
Even though Sub-Zero was killed by Scorpion (and reborn as Noob Saibot), the character was always playable. He has the innate ability to control ice in its various manifestations, and many of his most powerful techniques are related to ice in one way or another. He can also teleport, splitting into several parts and then reassembling himself in another part of the arena.
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Goro
Goro is a tall, muscular, four-armed general of Outworld's army. The first real monster of the series, for whom the death of an enemy brings true pleasure. While he acts as a sub-boss, Goro was undefeated champion tournament for over 500 years. Goro has enormous physical strength. Also, for a two-meter giant, Goro is a fairly technical fighter, using various holds to defeat the enemy. In addition, he is capable of firing fiery projectiles from his hands, which cause great damage. But in the early parts of the series, his attacks caused much more damage than in the last games.
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Scorpion
Scorpion
Playable character in every MK game. Scorpion is well known for his rivalry with Sub-Zero, typically using their epic battles to promote the franchise. Scorpio is completely invulnerable. Even if you kill his body in the world of the living, he will be reborn in the Underworld and after some time will be able to return back to the world of the living. Scorpio's powers depend on how long he stays in the Underworld (the time he spends in the Underworld is directly proportional to his strength). In addition to his manipulation of fire, he has a kunai knife, which poses the greatest danger to the enemy. Among other things, in battle, Scorpio is able to call upon the forces of hell to help him or send the enemy to the Underworld, where cruel reprisals will await him.
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Shang Tsung
Shang Tsung
The original "bad guy" and final boss of MK1. He has the ability to absorb other people's souls, which allows him to take on the appearance of those whose souls he took, completely copying their abilities, in addition, he receives all the knowledge of his victims. In addition to this, Shang Tsung can also control the powers of fire. During battle, he can release fireballs from his hands and summon them from underground or from the air. He can also teleport and open portals to other worlds.
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Shinnok
The main antagonist of MK4. Shinnok is a powerful fallen Elder God whose main goal is revenge. He is not as intimidating as previous villains, but has magical powers that allow him to control the Underworld. He no longer relies on brute force or intimidation, but on magic and cunning. Shinnok can imitate the abilities of other warriors, but unlike Shang Tsung, he does not need to take on another form or take other people's souls. With the help of an amulet, he can make himself completely invulnerable to both physical and magical attacks. In addition, he can turn into a huge and practically invulnerable demon.
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Liu Kang
Liu Kang
The original hero, whose image was originally based on Bruce Lee. Liu Kang is the greatest fighter in Earthrealm, who has incredible agility and knowledge of martial arts. He has powerful moves such as the bicycle kick, flying kick, and fireballs, which are difficult to counter but easy to do. Liu Kang's speed and strength made him a constant threat to Emperor Shao Kahn, but despite his stunning possibilities, he remains human(in MK1 he is the only character without a fatality).
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Quan Chi
This bald sorcerer is an integral villain of the Mortal Kombat franchise. Even though he was never the main antagonist, that doesn't make him any less powerful. He is ready to team up with anyone if it helps him achieve his goals. Due to his treacherous nature, Quan Chi earned many enemies, including Sub-Zero and Scorpion, whose family Quan Chi personally destroyed. As a necromancer of the highest rank, he is considered one of the most powerful sorcerers in the Mortal Kombat universe. Also, do not forget that he is a very good fighter who masters several hand-to-hand styles.
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Raiden
God of Thunder, protector of Earthrealm and representative of the Elder Gods. Raiden has appeared in every Mortal Kombat title and, thanks to his enormous abilities, has become one of the most beloved characters in the series. Since MK1, Raiden has complete control over electricity and can fly and teleport. While other characters have gone through notable changes in appearance and history, Raiden remains an iconic and unchanged character in the series.
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Onaga
Known as the Dragon King, Onaga can resurrect the dead, is resistant to magic, and has the strength to match any opponent in the Mortal Kombat universe. Being a dragon, he can breathe fire, fly, and shoot fireballs from his mouth. Shao Kahn was able to defeat him with poison, and this seems to be the only way, with which you can defeat this character. The combined strength of the three characters on this list was not enough to stop him, not to mention the fact that after the explosion caused by Raiden, the Dragon King did not receive any damage.
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Shao Kahn
Shao Khan
Antagonist of MKII and MKIII, Emperor of the Outer World and brother of Raiden, who does not take off his skull-shaped helmet and destroys opponents with cruelty and without emotion. During battle, he likes to taunt his opponent. Shao Kahn has colossal physical strength, and despite his enormous height and muscles, he is a very agile and speedy fighter. He is also very good at magic. Shao Kahn's signature weapon is the war hammer, thanks to which the emperor's already enormous physical strength is multiplied several times. Speed in battle and a large array of abilities make Shao Kahn invincible for any other Mortal Kombat character.
As you know, history is written by the winners, so my new post about the universe Mortal Kombat I decided to dedicate it to the characters of this fighting game series. Over almost ten years, there have been about a hundred of them, so I will only dwell on some of the main characters, most of whom will appear in the new Mortal Kombat, and also say a few words about the factions to which they belong.
Worlds and realities
The first fundamental division to exist in the universe Mortal Kombat, is a division into realities or worlds. However, this was not always the case. Plot Mortal Kombat: Deception says: at the beginning of time there was only The One Being and the Elder Gods ( The Elder Gods). During the conflict between them, victory was on the side of the Elder Gods, and the One Essence was divided into six parts, for each of which a special artifact was created - Kamidogu. According to legend, if all Kamidogu are united again, then the worlds will merge into one (which actually practically happened in the finale Mortal Kombat: Deception).
Outworld
One of the realities formed during the division of the Single Essence was called the Outer World. For thousands of years it was ruled Dragon King Onaga(Dragon King Onaga). With his iron fist he conquered and united the majority known worlds. However, when literally one step separated him from the coveted immortality and omnipotence, advisor Onaga appeared on the stage - Shao Kahn(Shao Khan). He poisoned the Dragon King and took his place. However, this did not change the general line of the party - the warriors of the Outer World continued to annex more and more worlds to the Empire. Until the moment the emperor's gaze fell on Earth.
Earth (Earthrealm)
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Despite its relatively small size, the Earth has always occupied one of the most important places in the universe of the Elder Gods. “The Pearl of Space”, a concentration of great forces - it has always been a tasty morsel for invaders from the Outer World.
The God of Thunder has been the protector of the Earth since ancient times. Raiden(Raiden). It was at his request that the Elder Gods organized the first Mortal Kombat tournament and decreed that the warriors of the Outer World must win ten times in a row. Twice in the history of Mortal Kombat the entire population of the Earth was destroyed - the first time during the war between Raiden and Shinnok, and the second time during the expansion of Shao Kahn (Mortal Kombat 3).
Netherrealm
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
The complete opposite of Earth is the Nether, the third reality of the Mortal Kombat universe. This is a world of volcanoes and fiery wastelands, inhabited by evil demons and monsters. If hell exists, it is in the Lower World. But in the Mortal Kombat universe, the Nether is also a prison, not only for souls convicted of crimes, but also for villains on a universal scale. At different periods, the Dragon King Onaga and the exiled god Shinnok languished there, the necromancer Quan Chi hid there and Sub-Zero wandered.
Edenia
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Where there is hell, there must be heaven. And it's called Edenia. For thousands of years, this blessed place was home to millions of Edenians and flourished under the guidance of a wise queen Sindel(Sindel) and her princess daughters Kitans(Kitana). However, all this came to an end when Shao Kahn came to Edenia.
Ten thousand years ago, the fighters of Edenia lost ten tournaments in a row, and Shao Kahn gained power over this world. By killing the king Jerrod(Jerrod), he forced Sindel to become his wife, and named Kitana his adopted daughter. God protector of Edenia Argus(Argus) was unable to protect his world, but his wife Delia(Delia) - a sorceress and seer - predicted that the Mortal Kombat tournaments and Shao Kahn's conquests would ultimately lead to Armageddon. She put her sons Taiven and Daegon into a magical sleep so that they could prevent the end of the world in the distant future.
World of Order (Orderrealm) and World of Chaos (Chaosrealm)
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Two more Mortal Kombat worlds are mentioned in the games only indirectly - as the birthplace of some fighters, for example, Hotaru(Hotaru) or Darrius(Darrius). As the name suggests, one of the realities is the embodiment of order and correctness, while the other is a fiefdom of chaos and anarchy.
Two sides of the conflict
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universeForces of Light
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon clearly divides all the characters in the universe into two parts - the Forces of Light and the Forces of Darkness, who collided with each other in great battle in Edenia.- Ashra(Ashrah) - demon Netherworld in the guise of a beautiful young woman.
- Bo'Rai Cho(Bo" Rai Cho) - legendary martial artist, teacher of Liu Kang and Kung Lao.
- Ermak(Ermac) is a mysterious ninja created by Shao Kahn from the many souls of defeated warriors.
- Jade(Jade) - Edenian warrior and close friend of Princess Kitana.
- Jax(Jax) is a semi-cybernetic professional soldier and assistant to Sonya Blade.
- Johnny Cage(Johnny Cage) - Hollywood star and martial artist.
- Kenshi(Kenshi) is a blind swordsman who managed to develop his senses so much that he became one of the fighters of Sonya Blade's squad.
- Kitana(Kitana) - Princess of Edenia, long considered the daughter of Shao Kahn and formerly his personal assassin.
- Li Mei(Li Mei) is a warrior from Outworld and Shujinko's student.
- Night Wolf(Nightwolf) - a warrior-shaman with an amazing connection with spirits.
- Sarina(Sareena) - a demon from the Lower World who fights against Quan Chi.
- Sindel(Sindel) - Queen of Edenia and mother of Princess Kitana.
- Sonya Blade(Sonya Blade) - Lieutenant of the US Army Special Forces.
- Striker(Stryker) - NYPD officer.
Forces of Darkness
All negative and neutral characters in the Mortal Kombat universe can be united under the pathetic name “Forces of Evil.”- Baraka(Baraka) - Tarkatan general, commander of Shao Kahn's army.
- Dairo(Dairou) - Seidan warrior and one of the guards of Seido or World of Order
- Darrius(Darrius) - a Seidan who rebelled against the very essence of the World of Order.
- Frost(Frost) is a cryomancer girl and student of Sub-Zero the Younger.
- Hawick(Havik) - resident of the World of Chaos, ally of Darrius.
- Hotaru(Hotaru) - General Seido, World of Order.
- Su Hao(Hsu Hao) - Mongol warrior, ally of Daegon and Shinnok.
- Jarek(Jarek) - student and follower of Kano.
- Cabal(Kabal) - an earthling, forever disfigured after a clash with Shao Kahn's punitive squad.
- Kano(Kano) is a mercenary and criminal who is being hunted by Sonya Blade and Jax.
- Kintaro(Kintaro) is a Shokan warrior serving Shao Kahn along with Goro and Shiva.
- Kira(Kira) - an ally of the Cabal, who, before meeting him, was engaged in supplying weapons to terrorists.
- Cobra(Kobra) - Another Cabal ally.
- Mavado(Mavado) - companion and one of Daegon's main allies.
- Milina(Mileena) - a clone created by Shang Tsung and Shao Kahn, from the blood of Princess Kitana and the flesh of Tarkatan warriors.
- Nitara(Nitara) is a winged vampire who wants to create her own world.
- Onaga(Onaga) - The Dragon King and the first emperor of Outworld, overthrown by Shao Kahn.
- Quan Chi(Quan Chi) is a sorcerer and necromancer seeking world domination.
- Rhine(Rain) - a warrior from ancient Edenia, brother of Taiven and Daegon.
- Reiko(Reiko) - a general serving Shinnok and Shao Kahn.
- Reptile(Reptile) - one of the last representatives of the race that once inhabited the Earth; humanoid lizard.
- Shang Tsung(Shang Tsung) is a powerful sorcerer and first assistant to the Emperor of the Outer World, Shao Kahn.
- Shao Kahn(Shao Kahn) - conqueror and emperor of the Outer World, who betrayed and poisoned his predecessor, the Dragon King Onaga.
- Shiva(Sheeva) - bodyguard of Queen Sindel from the Shokan race.
- Tanya(Tanya) - Edenian warrior, sorceress and diplomat; Jade's rival.
Featured factions and characters
Elder Gods
Lords of destinies and makers of history - Elder gods - the most ancient and powerful force in Mortal Kombat. It was they who divided the universe into separate realities and established the Mortal Kombat tournament. Unlike lesser gods such as Raiden or Fujin, Elder Gods are rarely mere mortals. Huge shadows, ghostly faces and even a flaming dragon, which became the logo " Death Battle“- all these are the faces of the Elder Gods.
Only once did the Elder Gods directly intervene in the events taking place - during the period of Mortal Kombat: Deception, they recognized Scorpio as their Champion, and entrusted him with the mission of destroying the resurrected Dragon King Onaga.
Shinnok
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Age: Immortal
Race: God
Reality: lower world
Reality: Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero
The God of Thunder and protector of the Earth, Raiden is one of the main characters of the Mortal Kombat series. It was at his request that the Elder Gods ordered the Mortal Kombat tournaments to be held.
For the first time, Raiden had to defend his world long before the war with Shao Kahn, when his world was attacked by the apostate god Shinnok. With the support of the Elder Gods, Raiden was victorious, but life on the planet was almost destroyed. Shinnok was imprisoned in the Lower World, and his amulet was buried in a temple in the mountains of Nepal under the protection of four minor gods - wind, water, fire and earth.
Time after time, Raiden helped the warriors of the Earth and defended his world from invaders. When Shao Kahn's army nevertheless invaded the Earth (Mortal Kombat 3), Raiden abandoned his power and divine essence and fought with enemies in his mortal incarnation. Such valor could not go unnoticed - the victorious god of thunder received a ticket to the pantheon of the Elder Gods. However, when the exiled god Shinnok and the necromancer Quan Chi teamed up to take over the Earth, and the Elder Gods refused to help, Raiden again abandoned his status, and, enlisting the support of his old enemy Shang Tsung, went to Outworld to fight the forces evil. And finally, in a fight with Emperor Onaga, Raiden sacrificed himself, putting all his divine power into a crushing blow. However, the Dragon King turned out to be “raid-resistant,” but the God of Thunder successfully glued his fins together in order to then once again be reborn on Earth. However, the past was not in vain, and Raiden, frankly speaking, went a little crazy - he tried to kill Shujinko, the last hope for victory over Onaga, and then resurrected Liu Kang, who had died earlier, as a zombie. Finally, before the fight with Taiven, Raiden entered into an agreement with Shao Kahn and promised him help in capturing all the other worlds of the universe, except Earth.
His moment of enlightenment occurs only before his death at the hands of Shao Kahn. Using Shinnok's amulet, the god of thunder, in an attempt to change history, sends a mental warning message to himself in the past. What comes of this can be found out in Mortal Kombat 2011. Raiden also created the White Lotus Society, a community that included many of the defenders of the Earth.
Fujin
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Age: Immortal
Race: God
Reality: Earth
Reality: Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero
Game character: Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, Mortal Kombat 4, Mortal Kombat Gold, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
Non-player character: Mortal Kombat 2011
God of the wind and Raiden's longtime assistant, Fujin has long been one of the guards of Shinnok's Amulet. In his ending to Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Fujin defeats Blaze, after which his power increases many times over, and creates new worlds from the fragments of the universe destroyed by Shao Kahn.
"White Lotus" (White Lotus Society)
The White Lotus was founded by the thunder god Raiden. Many of the Earth's defenders belonged to this organization.Liu Kang
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Age: 24 years old (at the time of MK1)
Race: Human (zombie in Mortal Kombat: Deception and Mortal Kombat: Armageddon)
Reality: Earth
Non-player character: Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance
Liu Kang is one of the central characters of the Mortal Kombat series, a Shaolin monk and champion of the Earth, who more than once saves it from death. Orphaned at an early age, Liu Kang was raised in the Shaolin Temple in China. Almost from birth, the monks trained him in the technique of the Great Kun Lao - the first champion of the Earth. The young warrior eventually achieved outstanding success in the study of martial arts and attracted the attention of the god Raiden, who chose him as one of the representatives of the Earth in the Mortal Kombat tournament.
Liu Kang lived up to Raiden's hopes and became the champion of the tournament, defeating Shang Tsung and Goro. He also accompanied the God of Thunder to the outside world during the events of Mortal Kombat II, and then, upon returning to Earth, founded a new school of Shaolin, where he began to raise and train a new generation of warrior monks.
Up until Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Liu Kang was undefeated. And only a vile attack from the Deadly Alliance of Quan Chi and Shang Tsung put an end to it glorious history. However, even after his death, Liu Kang was not destined to find peace. Like the souls of other fighters who were defeated at the hands of Shang Tsung, his soul was absorbed by the sorcerer, and after his death it turned into a free spirit. And the body, buried on Earth, was resurrected by Raiden in the form of a zombie. Only in the finale of Mortal Kombat: Deception were Liu Kang's spirit and body reunited again, largely thanks to the Edenian princess Kitana, with whom Liu Kang had a very warm relationship.
In the finale of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Liu Kang defeats first Blaze and then Raiden himself. After which he takes the place of the god of thunder and himself becomes the guardian of the Earth. However, this ending is not canonical.
Kung Lao
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Age: 24 years old (at the time of MK II)
Race: Human
Reality: Earth
Reality: Mortal Kombat II
Game character: Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat Gold, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Mortal Kombat
Non-player character: Mortal Kombat Deception
Another Shaolin monk, Kung Lao, is a friend of Liu Kang and the last heir of the Great Kung Lao, the first Champion of Earth. He was originally supposed to represent Earth instead of Liu Kang, who was chosen after Kung Lao refused.
Up until Mortal Kombat3, Kung Lao supported Liu Kang, but in the battle with Shao Kahn he was very seriously wounded, and his friends believed that he had died.
After the invasion by the Outworld army was repulsed, Kung Lao decided not to return to Earth. He fought against Shinnok's forces, and then it was he who informed Raiden about the death of Liu Kang and the creation of the "Deadly Alliance" of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi.
Kung Lao vowed revenge for the murder of his friend. To do this, he trained for some time under the guidance of martial artist and teacher Liu Kang Bo'Rai Cho.
Even though Kung Lao teamed up with Princess Kitana to battle Quan Chi and Shang Tsung, both warriors of light were defeated and died. Kung Lao was subsequently resurrected by the Dragon King Onaga and became his loyal slave, but was freed by the spirit of Liu Kang.
Decades before the events of Mortal Kombat: Deception, a messenger from the Elder Gods, Damashu, appeared to a young warrior named Shujinko. He brought a great mission - to find and collect together six Kamidogu artifacts, each of which symbolized one of existing realities. He also endowed Shujinko with the ability to adopt the fighting styles of those he met along the way. And finally, aged, but having gained great strength, Shujinko managed to collect all the Kamidogu and unite them in the Nexus - a place between worlds. However, it turned out that the spirit of Damashu that appeared to him was not a messenger from the Elder Gods, but from the first emperor of the Outer World, Onaga. Realizing his mistake, Shujinko, who by that time had become the strongest warrior in the universe, challenged the Dragon King to a duel and won, thereby putting an end to his conquests. In Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Shujinko defeats Blaze, but after that he goes crazy from the power overwhelming him, destroys all the warriors and challenges the Elder Gods themselves to battle.
Lin Kuei
The ancient Chinese clan of warriors and assassins is one of the most famous factions in the Mortal Kombat universe. Warriors of the clan joined its ranks in early childhood, and they could only leave it by dying. The Lin Kuei's mortal enemies were ninjas from the Shirai Ryu clan.The name of the Lin Kuei in the history of Mortal Kombat is associated primarily with two important points - the story of the Sub-Zero brothers and their feud with Scorpion, as well as the program of turning their soldiers into cyborgs during the events of MK3.
After Sektor killed the Grand Master of the Lin Kuei and then lost in battle to Sub-Zero, the clan's fate changed forever. For the first time in history, the New Master announced that the Lin Kuei warriors would now serve the forces of good.
Sub-Zero the Elder/Noob Saibot (Sub-Zero/Noob Saibot)
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Real name: Bi-Han
Age: 32 years old (at time of death)
Race: Cryomancer
Reality: Earth, Nether, Outer World
Playable character (Sub-Zero): Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, Mortal Kombat 2011
Playable character (Noob Saibot): Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Mortal Kombat Advance, Mortal Kombat 4, Mortal Kombat Gold, Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition, Mortal Kombat: Deception, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, Mortal Kombat: Unchained, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Mortal Kombat 2011
Non-player character: Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3
A Lin Kuei warrior named Bi-Han was raised and trained as an assassin from childhood. He was one of the best in the clan, so it was he who was given the mission to steal the legendary amulet of the exiled god Shinnok from their temple by order of the necromancer Quan Chi. During this journey, Sub-Zero kills a ninja named Hanzo Hasashi, also known as Scorpion, from the Shirai Ryu clan, which begins their feud.
During the MK1 tournament, Scorpion, revived by the sorcerer Quan Chi, defeats and kills Sub-Zero the Elder. However, the soul of the Lin Kuei takes on a demonic form in the wastelands of the Lower World and a new name - Noob Saibot. Subsequently, he fights on the side of Shao Kahn, Quan Chi and Shinnok.
Sub-Zero
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Real name: Kuai Lien
Age: 32 years
Race: Cryomancer
Reality: Earth
Reality: Mortal Kombat II
Game character: Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Mortal Kombat 4, Mortal Kombat Gold, Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Mortal Kombat: Deception, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, Mortal Kombat: Unchained, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Mortal Kombat 2011
A Lin Kuei clan warrior named Kuai Lien, like his older brother Sub-Zero, has the power to control ice and cold. After Sub-Zero Sr. was killed by Scorpion during the MK1 tournament, Kuai Lien took his name. True, unlike his brother, he always sided with the forces of good.
A strong friendship connects Sub-Zero with another member of the Lin Kuei - Smoke.
In Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Sub-Zero becomes the new Grand Master of the Lin Kuei, and this leads to big changes. From this time on, members of the Lin Kuei begin to fight on the side of the forces of good.
The cryomancer girl Frost becomes Sub-Zero's personal assistant and student. At the end of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Sub-Zero also has the chance to return his brother Noob Saibot to the side of light.
Smoke
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Factions and heroes of the Mortal Kombat universe
Real name: Thomas Vrbada
Age: 34 years
Race: Human/Cyborg
Reality: Earth
Reality: Mortal Kombat II
Game character: Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Mortal Kombat: Deception, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, Mortal Kombat: Unchained, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Mortal Kombat 2011
Non-player character: Mortal Kombat II
Warrior Lin Kuye and friend of Sub-Zero the Younger. As part of a program to transform the best members of the clan into cyborgs, he would be captured and forcibly turned into a machine. However, in the future, he more than once helped the followers of Raiden and the defenders of the Earth, until Noob Saibot reprogrammed him as his assistant.
Sektor became the first member of the Lin Kuei to undergo transformation into a cyborg. After this procedure, his task was to find and kill Sub-Zero, who decided to leave the clan. After several failures, Sektor's program was corrupted and he decided that he must destroy the Lin Kuei Grandmaster. He succeeded, and for some time Sektor himself became the Grand Master, until he was defeated by the same Sub-Zero. After this, Sektor fled to Japan, where he founded his own clan of cybernetic ninjas, the Tekanin.
Cyrax was one of three Lin Kuei warriors transformed into cyborgs, along with Sektor and Smoke. He was also sent to kill Sub-Zero, who wanted to leave the clan, but failed. During the events of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Cyrax was able to regain his humanity and joined the Outworld Research Organization, along with Sonya Blade and Jax. Defeating Blaze in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon allows Cyrax to regain his human form.
Other members: Frost, Sareena, Tremor.
Shirai Ryu
The Japanese ninja clan was founded by one of the Lin Kuei members named Takeda. This was one of the reasons for the irreconcilable rivalry between these clans, which was ended by the fight between Scorpion and Sub-Zero the Elder. A member of the Shirai Ryu was defeated, and the sorcerer Quan Chi, who organized this battle, destroyed all representatives of the clan.Scorpion, Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, Mortal Kombat 2011
Killed by Sub-Zero the Elder, Hanzo Hasashi was revived by the sorcerer and necromancer Quan Chi in the wastelands of the Nether. From that moment on, Scorpio’s only purpose in existence was revenge on the killer, which he carried out at the MK1 tournament.
Some time later, Scorpio learned that his family and clan were also destroyed. Once again, Quan Chi named Sub-Zero as the culprit. In the next battle, the lord of cold lost, but Scorpio did not kill him. It soon became clear that the true killer of the Shirai Ryu clan was Quan Chi.
In Mortal Kombat: Deception, the Elder Gods made Scorpion their champion and sent him to fight the Dragon King Onaga, in return promising to revive his family and clan. The gods fulfilled their promise, but only partially - the Shirai Ryu returned to life, but became zombie killers. Then Scorpio swore that he would take revenge on the gods for this joke.
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