OverviewCharactersWeapons & GearMediaCollectiblesPlaces & Experiences

Character List

Filter the list by faction

Jax Briggs

Jax Briggs

Mortal KombatThe Cybernetic Soldier

Sonya's partner in the Special Forces, enhanced with cybernetic arms that give him incredible strength.

Occupation: The Cybernetic Soldier
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Faction: Special Forces
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousToughLoyalProtectiveMilitary-minded

Abilities

Cybernetic strengthGround poundEnergy projectilesMilitary trainingGrappling
Quote:

Got you!

character
Jax Briggs – Mortal Kombat character profile
Kung Lao

Kung Lao

Mortal KombatThe Shaolin Warrior

A Shaolin monk and Liu Kang's best friend, wielding a razor-rimmed hat and seeking to honor his ancestor.

Occupation: The Shaolin Warrior
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Faction: White Lotus Society
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousProudSkilledCompetitiveLoyal

Abilities

Razor hat attacksTeleportationMartial arts masteryHat throwDiving kick
Quote:

I am the descendant of the Great Kung Lao!

character
Kung Lao – Mortal Kombat character profile
Liu Kang

Liu Kang

Mortal KombatThe Chosen One

Earthrealm's greatest champion, a Shaolin monk with the power of fire and the heart of a true warrior.

Occupation: The Chosen One
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Earthrealm, Shaolin Temple
Faction: White Lotus Society
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 20s-30s

Personality

MysteriousNobleDeterminedHumbleBrave

Abilities

Fire manipulationDragon transformationMartial arts masteryBicycle kickFlying kick

Notable Items

Dragon medallionShaolin robesFire powersNunchucks
Quote:

For Earthrealm!

character
Liu Kang – Mortal Kombat character profile
Liu Kang

Liu Kang

Mortal KombatThe Chosen One

Earthrealm's greatest champion, a Shaolin monk with the power of fire and the heart of a true warrior.

Occupation: The Chosen One
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
The Chosen One
Liu Kang – Mortal Kombat character profile
Mileena

Mileena

Mortal KombatThe Clone

A clone of Kita created by Shang Tsung, with Tarkatan D giving her a monstrous mouth and savage ture.

Occupation: The Clone
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Faction: Outworld
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousSavageJealousUnstableFierce

Abilities

Sai weaponsTeleportationBall rollSavage biteTarkatan ferocity
Quote:

Come closer!

character
Mileena – Mortal Kombat character profile
Raiden

Raiden

Mortal KombatThe Protector God

The Thunder God and protector of Earthrealm, mentor to its champions and wielder of lightning.

Occupation: The Protector God
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
The Protector God
Raiden – Mortal Kombat character profile
Video Coming Soon

Scorpion (Hanzo Hasashi)

Mortal KombatThe Vengeful Specter

A hellish ninja specter seeking revenge for his family's murder, wielding fire and his sigture kui spear.

Occupation: The Vengeful Specter
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Netherrealm (formerly), Earthrealm
Faction: Shirai Ryu Clan
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Deceased (appears mid-30s)

Personality

MysteriousVengefulHonorableProtectiveFierce

Abilities

Hellfire manipulationKunai spear attacksTeleportationUndead resilienceNinja techniques

Notable Items

Kunai spearHellfireNinja maskShirai Ryu uniform
Quote:

Get over here!

character
Scorpion (Hanzo Hasashi) – Mortal Kombat character profile
Scorpion (Hanzo Hasashi)

Scorpion (Hanzo Hasashi)

Mortal KombatThe Vengeful Specter

A hellish ninja specter seeking revenge for his family's murder, wielding fire and his sigture kui spear.

Occupation: The Vengeful Specter
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
The Vengeful Specter
Scorpion (Hanzo Hasashi) – Mortal Kombat character profile
Shang Tsung

Shang Tsung

Mortal KombatThe Soul Stealer

An ancient sorcerer who serves as Shao Kahn's right hand, capable of stealing souls and shapeshifting.

Occupation: The Soul Stealer
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Shao Kahn's forces
Faction: Outworld
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Ancient (appears middle-aged)

Personality

MysteriousCunningManipulativeEvilIntelligent

Abilities

Soul stealingShapeshiftingDark magicImmortality through soulsFlaming skulls

Notable Items

Soul magicSorcerer robesIsland fortressMorphing abilities
Quote:

Your soul is mine!

character
Shang Tsung – Mortal Kombat character profile
Shao Kahn

Shao Kahn

Mortal KombatThe Konqueror

The tyrannical Emperor of Outworld who seeks to merge all realms under his rule through conquest and brutality.

Occupation: The Konqueror
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Outworld
Faction: Outworld Empire
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Ancient

Personality

MysteriousTyrannicalBrutalArrogantPowerful

Abilities

Immense strengthWar hammer masterySoul magicIntimidationRealm merging

Notable Items

War hammerEmperor's armorOutworld throneConquest armies
Quote:

You weak, pathetic fool!

character
Shao Kahn – Mortal Kombat character profile
Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang)

Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang)

Mortal KombatThe Cryomancer

The younger brother of the origil Sub-Zero, wielding ice powers and seeking to redeem his family's honor.

Occupation: The Cryomancer
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Earthrealm, Lin Kuei
Faction: Lin Kuei Clan
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30s

Personality

MysteriousHonorableDisciplinedCalmProtective

Abilities

CryomancyMartial arts masteryIce clone creationFreezing attacksLin Kuei techniques

Notable Items

Ice powersLin Kuei uniformIce weaponsClan medallion
Quote:

The Lin Kuei's honor will be restored.

character
Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang) – Mortal Kombat character profile
Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang)

Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang)

Mortal KombatThe Cryomancer

The younger brother of the origil Sub-Zero, wielding ice powers and seeking to redeem his family's honor.

Occupation: The Cryomancer
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
The Cryomancer
Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang) – Mortal Kombat character profile

Character Battles

A quick, data-driven snapshot of the strongest characters based on the enjoyip Battle Score framework.
Open Battle Simulator
Top Battle Score Characters
A quick, data-driven snapshot of the strongest characters based on the enjoyip Battle Score framework. Try the Battle Simulator.
4 picks
Battle Score Curve
Descending trend from the highest-ranked character downward
Battle Score Table
RankCharacterBattle ScoreTier
1Shao Kahn9.28god
2Scorpion8.68meta
3Sub-Zero8.68meta
4Liu Kang8.50high-meta
Battle Score is a composite metric designed for cross-franchise comparisons. It is not a canonical in-universe power level.
←Back to Mortal Kombat

Share the Joy and Fun!

Spread the word to your friends and community.