The world of Mortal Kombat is full of mystery and danger. The series itself is widely known for its brutal combat and graphics. This is a video game series that has already made a name for itself in the fighting game genre and is loved by millions of players around the world.
While the game is praised for its combat elements, many fans also praise its deep lore and interesting characters. Mortal’s dangerous nature of combat naturally calls for very strong characters, and there’s no shortage of them in this video game series. Talking about Mortal Kombat’s most powerful character has always been an interesting discussion within the game’s community and his fanbase. Considering each character’s powers and achievements, it’s only natural to focus on which character is the best of the best.
Updated May 21, 2023 by Branden Lizardi: With the recent reveal of Mortal Kombat 1, we’re looking back at the days of this brutal fighting game series. Having multiple timelines, movies, and spinoffs can skew the concept of a strong character a bit. After some research and additional consideration, we decided that certain characters should be included and rearranged to better fit the idea of ​​who the strongest character in Mortal Kombat really is.
14 Kotal Khan – Power of the Kingdom
Most people on this list possess some sort of metaphysical power or magical essence that makes them truly impressive as both fighters and magic users. Kotal Khan isn’t necessarily “strong” when it comes to magical talents, but he has an impressive physique and immense physical strength. He can also take punishment, which makes him a formidable fighter.
But his true power lies in his leadership. He is an incredibly capable Khan and one of the greatest leaders in Outworld history. Mortal Of all the “good and evil” characters in his Kombat, Kotal is one of the few who actually wants true peace and only prosperity and harmony for his subjects. seems to be one of his
13 Power up with Onagajin Dogu
Onagaryuo was the ruler of Outworld prior to Shao Kahn’s reign. Onaga’s army was believed to be undefeated, and Onaga himself was a formidable figure. His strength is incredible and he is immune to all forms of magic. On top of that, he also has the power to raise the dead.
Onaga is strong on his own, but is completely invincible with his Shintogu pieces. Unfortunately, while he may be incapacitated while possessing a divine tool, the shard itself is fragile.
12 Shujinko – A Fallen Do-Gooder
The fate of Shujinko as a character is very unfortunate. He spent his entire life believing that he was working for the greater good, but later realized that he had been manipulated to revive the powerful and evil being Dragon King Onaga. .
Guilt-ridden, Shujinko spent the second half of his life undoing his mistakes. His quest to unknowingly revive Onagaji has resulted in him gaining an incredible amount of power. In the end, he righted his own wrongs and defeated Onaga clan.
11 Raiden – he just comes back
Raiden is the god of thunder and protector of the earth. He eventually rose to the rank of Elder God, giving him even more powers and abilities. Raiden is one of the most powerful characters in his Mortal Kombat series and is the spiritual leader of Earthrealm’s combatants such as Riukan, Kun He Rao.
Despite being a powerful figure, Raiden was defeated many times by the likes of Shao Kahn and eventually by his mentor, Liu Kang. However, this does not deny Raiden’s mighty power. He protected the Earth from various threats throughout his life, and at one point even went astray for the Earth’s safety.
Ten Shao Kahn – Big Bad
Shao Kahn is one of the main antagonists throughout the Mortal Kombat series and one of the most famous villains of all time. He is a constant hurdle that the heroes of the series have to overcome in order to save Earthrealm, or rather, existence as a whole.
Shao Kahn has made every effort to further expand his power capabilities. As Emperor of Outworld, he conquered various realms and defeated countless powerful combatants. He is well versed in various types of magic, has high endurance, and has great power.
9 Blaze – Like Thanos Minus the Stones
Blaze is a fire elemental from Outworld. He is the Catalyst of Ultimate Power, bestowing upon those with enough power to defeat him, granting him god-like abilities.
Blaze’s appearance comes from his own ultimate power, making him one of the most powerful combatants in the series. He is so powerful that he can single-handedly cause Armageddon by devouring his entire being. Blaze was defeated because of the combined power of heroes like Taven. A rather weakened Shao Kahn stopped him.
8 Quan Chi
The Mortal Kombat storyline has a few fighters capable of immeasurable magical destruction, but few are competent. Quan Chi is one of the series’ most impressive combatants and a master of the dark arts of necromancy.
An ally of the powerful fallen Elder God Shinnok, Quan Chi was a nuisance of Earthrealm for a while, causing the deaths of characters in his own right, and then enlisting them as allies with his powerful magic. returned.
7 Shinnok – He wants death and destruction
Shinnok, ruler of the Netherrealm, is a corrupt Elder God who wishes to bring nothing but death and destruction to the world around him. He was once a Grim Reaper, incredibly powerful and responsible for manipulating those around him through his charisma, dark artifacts, and vast amounts of magical power. The son of the original Time Keeper Kronika the giant, Shinnok has a deep knowledge of all things Mortal and his Kombat world.
While he may not be as outwardly as strong as some of the characters on this list in terms of brutal strength or combat prowess, Shinnok is arguably one of the strongest in the history of the series, and he’s one of the most powerful characters in civilization. can overthrow and destroy the timeline.
6 Bi-Han – especially during the subzero phase
Talking about Bihan is a bit confusing. The original Sub-Zero, he was eventually replaced by his older brother after being assassinated. By the time of Armageddon, Beehan had essentially become a god through the power of the Dragon Medallion. He personally defeated strongmen like Shinnok. It would not be wrong to deny this power.
After his fall, he eventually returns as Noob Saibot. However, considering the string of failures that followed, it’s fairly safe to assume that his peak was during the Sub-Zero era.
Five Cetrion – she’s just coming back too
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Ketryon is the Elder Goddess of Life, Virtue and Light. She can also manipulate the elements of earth, fire, air and water. Apart from that, she can also combine elements to produce metal, ice and magma.
The ancient goddess Cetrion’s range of power is immeasurable. It is widely believed that even in death, elder gods and goddesses do not actually disappear completely from existence. In her series, Cetrion “died” only after sacrificing herself to strengthen her mother, the titan Kronika.
Four Chronica – My hobby is time and space
In the early games, the Ancient Gods were believed to be the supreme beings in all of existence. However, it later turned out not to be the case. There are other forms of existence that are even higher and more powerful than the Old Gods known as Titans. Kronika is one of those people.
Kronika is the keeper of time, the designer of the fate of the universe, and the mother of the ancient gods Shinnok and Ketryon. She can control the flow of time and manipulate space. She can summon individuals from various points in time, from anywhere in the universe.
3 Shang Tsun – how did he get here?
Shang Tsun started out as a powerful sorcerer in the service of the powerful Shao Kahn. However, as the series progressed, Shang Tsun became so powerful that he simultaneously defeated his former master and Queen Sindel, absorbing their souls to gain power.
At this point he became very powerful and was able to overwhelm the Titan Kronika. Shang Tsun also obtained Kronika’s crown, further enhancing his power.
2 Liu Kang – he is too
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Liu Kang is widely considered to be the protagonist of the series. Throughout his character’s run in the series, he has faced off against opponents initially believed to be more powerful than himself, defeating all of them. This includes Shang Tsun, Prince Goro, Shao Kahn, and even his mentor Raiden.
Liu Kang eventually transformed into the Fire God Liu Kang after merging with himself from an alternate timeline and Raiden. This effectively elevated Liu Kang to the status of a god. With his newfound powers, he successfully defeated Cetrion and Kronika in succession.
1 One Being – Head of Realm
At the top of the Mortal Kombat Universe food chain is a being known only as the One Being. A long time ago, a single being existed with the Old Gods and fed on their essence. After the old gods got sick of being eaten, they decided to get rid of the only being. It took all their efforts to defeat the One.
Still, the Old Gods technically did not “kill” the being. Instead, they just split his consciousness into different pieces. These parts eventually become different areas of the Mortal Kombat universe. Beings whose consciousness shapes entire realms are arguably the single most powerful characters in Mortal Kombat.