Mortal Kombat XI is the eleventh fighting game in the Mortal Kombat series. It was developed for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One by NetherRealm Studios.
Gameplay[]
Like the previous title, this episode is a 3D fighting game. There's still a button for each limb: front arm, front leg, back arm, and back leg. This combines with most martial arts techniques. The player can execute many special moves with little effort. There are intro and outro animations. Each character will have a different intro and outro, depending if they decided to do a Fatality or not.
The real Fatalities, Babalities, X-Ray moves and the "Super Meter" return as well as Brutalities and Hara-Kiri.
Characters[]
Playable Characters[]
Newcomers[]
- Hiryu: a ninja from Europe wearing a black and red ninja suit with a Quarter Moon embroidered on his back. He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- COMING SOON In some attacks he uses Twin Katana.
- Cetrion: one of the Elder Gods and sister of Geras and Shinnok. Through the portal generated by her brother Geras, Cassandra, Jacqueline, Takeda and Qumaktez traveled back in time, but they haven't accomplished their mission and Geras, Cetrion and Shujinko join them to help.
- Cetrion is capable of manipulating the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Light to her will. She is particularly fond of manipulating Earth, forming large boulders to use against her opponent. She can also combine the base elements to create new ones such as Metal, Ice, Magma, and Energy. Her moveset is mostly based on Zoning, with many abilities that can keep the opponent away from her, preventing any engagement in hand-to-hand combat. She can emit Shockwaves, blast Water Beams, fire Pure Energy, incinerate opponents from below, unleash Fast-Moving Tornadoes, summon Metal Blades and attack opponents from a distance with her Plant Appendages.
- Eagle: an Apache warrior and Nightwolf's youger brother. He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Eagle is a gifted amateur fighter in his own right, he is skilled in both Kickboxing and Wrestling. In some attacks he uses a Chained Mace and a Bolas which he can empower with an Ethereal Green Flame. In some attacks he throws some Daggers.
- Geras: one of the Elder Gods and brother of Cetrion and Shinnok, he has the power of the Time. Through the portal generated by him, Cassandra, Jacqueline, Takeda and Qumaktez traveled back in time, but they haven't accomplished their mission and Geras, Cetrion and Shujinko join them to help.
- Geras possesses the ability to manipulate Time and the Sands. His control over Time includes being able to stop its flow, teleport, rewind it and replay his previous actions. By stopping the flow of Time, Geras can freely interact with his opponents who are oblivious to his next move and completely unaware of it. His ability to rewind Time is useful against enemies who successfully dodge his attacks as he can simply rewind them back to the Time when they have not yet moved before setting up another attack. He can also use it on himself as an escape method by rewinding himself from the moment of danger to safety. If necessary, he can erase others from existence instead of blasting them with energy that would normally freeze them in Time. The element of sand is one of the few things he can control. He can harden Sand to make it durable enough to create Walls, Tables and Weapons (Brass Knuckles, Sand Hammers, Swords) for crushing and slashing his enemies such as Hammers and. He can even become intangible by turning into sand, making him impervious to physical attacks.
- Iris: an Outworlder with ancient Edenian descendants and Torr's best friend, she is the closest advisor of Kotal Kahn, current Emperor of Outworld. The central theme of this character is the namesake poisonous flower, in fact her power are based on perfume and poison.
- Iris has received training under the arts of Escrima and Kickboxing both in hand-to-hand combat and in the use of her pair of Pulse Kali Sticks. She can mix her fighting skills with the power of Poison, shooting Purple Poison Ball continuously dealing damage to the opponent’s life bar until she gets hit or the Poison runs its course. She has the ability to teleport, disappearing in the middle of a Blanket of Purple Fog and reappearing elsewhere. She can also wields the "Purple Energy", very similar to the Green Energy, as she can use it to create Boomerangs as energy weapons constructs.
- Jolt: Tekunin warrior created by Sektor, loyal to Shao Kahn. Unbeknownst to Qumaktez, Sektor managed to create a clone of him turning then into a Tekunin. His unxpected creation has caused an alteration of the timeline. He is inspired by Fulgore from Killer Instinct.
- Besides advanced hand-to-hand and close combat techniques, impressive athletics, and attacks with its Wrist Blade, Jolt also uses a variety of energy-based weaponry. These include firing Concentrated Lasers from its eyes, emitting Energy Bursts from its superheated Pulse Blades, a Reflective Barrier, localized Teleportation Abilities, and some form of Cloaking Device. In some attacks he uses a Trident and throws some Grenades.
- Kamihime: Kazehime's twin sister, along with her sister, she is servants of Raiden from Heaven. Both Kamihime and Kazehime are inspired by Wynd and Rayne from Malibu Comics.
- Kamihime has the control of the Thunder and she can generate Electric Shocks and Flames.
- Kazehime: Kamihime's twin sister, along with her sister, she is servants of Raiden from Heaven. Both Kamihime and Kazehime are inspired by Wynd and Rayne from Malibu Comics.
- Kazehime has the control of the Wind and she can generate Hurricanes and Storms.
- Kojin: God of the Fire from Heaven, he, along with Raiden and Fujin, has to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos. He is inspired by Kenshin Uesugi from Samurai Warriors.
- Kojin is immensely powerful and has complete control over Fire. He can summon Flames with a thought, create Flames from his hands and shoot Fire Balls. He has the ability to teleport, disappearing in the middle of a damaging Bonfire and reappearing elsewhere. He has also the power of Telekinesis allowing him to push, pull and lift most things using a single hand motion. In some attacks he uses his Sasumata.
- Kollector: a (two-armed) Naknada, is the uncaring and rapacious tribute collector of Shao Kahn. Despite being subservient to his master, he is consumed by greed, caring only for his own wealth and status and will kill anyone who dares challenge it. Though he was born into poverty, he was raised through the ranks and was eventually able to reach the position he holds now.
- Even though he has a skinny stature, Kollector is still able to lift an entire person, proving him to be quite strong. Since he has the need to collect every Item and Trinket, he has acquired lots of weapons throughout his lifespan, which he uses in combat (Chained Mace, Sickle, Shotels, Bolas, Chakram).
- Ruutuu: a demon spirit that has harassed Nightwolf and Eagle's ancestors.
- He has brute strength and surprising agility. He could either project Fire Balls either from his mouth or his hands and, in addition, he is able to shoot one Fire Ball from each hand. In some attacks he uses a pair of Daggers.
Returning Characters from Mortal Kombat X[]
- Alister: an Outworlder raised in Earthrealm, after Shao Kahn coming out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn, Alister helps him in exchange for wealth. He has an androgynous appearance and is obsessed by his magnificent beauty. He is inspired by Sheva from Xuan Dou Zhi Wang.
- Alister relies on his agility, surprising stamina and durability, while maintaining a small portion of his powers that allow him to teleport and use his Clawed Gloves in various ways in combat, like Freddy Krueger in Mortal Kombat 2011. In some attacks he throws some Grenades.
- Asgaarth: an Yglian from Edenia, he is one of the generals of the Edenian army. He with Queen Sindel, Princess Kitana, Jade and Taven tries to defend and restore Edenia, freed from the command of Outworld after the disappearance of Shao Kahn who is come out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn.
- COMING SOON In some attacks he uses a Cudgel.
- Ashrah: Demon from from Netherrealm with the appearance of a fair-skinned woman with light makeup and has dark brown tied hair. She is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Ashrah has possession of a powerful, holy artifact known as the Kriss, a weapon which has the ability to clean the soul of its user, its power is not limited to just affecting the user's essence, but also their personalities.
- Baraka: a Tarkatan, after Shao Kahn coming out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn, Baraka is loyal to him.
- Baraka possesses greater stamina and fighting power than a normal human, along with his trademark weapon: the Tarkatan Blades which extend from his forearms. He is also shown in many cases to have a highly acute sense of smell, as he can tell the true identity of targets by their scent, and a potent healing factor. In some attacks he uses a Tarkatan War Banner.
- Bo' Rai Cho: drunken master of martial arts from Outworld but residing in Earthrealm. He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Despite his obese and drunken appearance, Bo' Rai Cho is an extremely skilled combatant. He very often uses his drunken state to his advantage in battle, especially in some of his special moves. He also uses his obesity as an advantage in battle. Bo' Rai Cho can also manipulate Seismic Events (such as Earthquakes). In some attacks he uses a Jō Staff.
- Cassie Cage: only daughter of Johnny and Sonya belonging to the "Alpha Interrealm Forces", she comes from the future, thanks to Geras, with Jacqueline, Takeda and Qumaktez, to correct some events which would cause disasters in every realm. They haven't accomplished their mission and Geras, Cetrion and Shujinko join them to help. Cassie is a homage to both of her parents, with her blonde hair, attractive face, and figure very similar to that of her mother while her sharp wit and cocky attitude are reminiscent of her father.
- As the daughter of Sonya and Johnny, Cassie has received Special Forces Training from her mother, while gaining her father's super human abilities. In some attacks she uses a Hand Gun and a pair of Nightsticks.
- Cerberus: he is a young Shirai Ryu ninja from Earthrealm, often partnered with Ruby during missions.
- He can invoke a Fiery Three-Headed Nine-Tailed Fox (having this monster three head makes think that this character's name derives from the namesaken mythological creature). In some attacks he throws some Kunai.
- Cyber Sub-Zero: a Tekunin ninja created by Sektor, loyal to Shao Kahn. Sektor, reverted into human by Zhang Tsung and chief of the Cyber Initiative Project, aims to convert Sub-Zero into a Tekunin. One day he managed to create a human clone of Sub-Zero to turn it into a cyber ninja creating Cyber Sub-Zero, a prototype of the Tekunin version of the real Sub-Zero. Sub-Zero and Cyber Sub-Zero are neither as palette-swap nor as alter-ego but are two different character in its own right.
- He has Cryomancy Powers and he can fire Ice Bombs in an instant from his chest cavity, he performs the charging motion subconsciously to help focus his power. He has the ability to shape the Cold around his body into solid weaponry and thus, uses an Ice Sword in battle. He has the ability to teleport by separating his limbs and reconfiguring at a different location. He also can freeze himself temporarily, passing the freeze to melee attackers for a quick counterattack.
- D'Vorah: a Kytinn from Outworld once serving Kotal Kahn and now serving Shao Kahn who has come out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn.
- D'Vorah's insect affinity gives her control over several different types of Large Bugs and Winged Insects for a variety of purposes, from offensive attacks to even sealing wounds and her natural extra limbs give her Lethal Pincers to use in combat and allow her to fly to a degree. In some attacks she uses the Thoraxe.
- Daegon: half-Edenian half-God residing in Earthrealm, he is the fouder of the Red Dragon clan along with his guardian Caro. He, with his clan, is serving Kotal Kahn, current Emperor of Outworld.
- Daegon possesses the ability to control Fire and is proficient in duel wielding his Drakeswords.
- Dairou: a former Seidan guard, who was imprisoned for killing the man who murdered his family. After escaping prison Dairou went rogue and decided to work as a mercenary. He takes assignments where he can find them, whether they are noble or not.
- Dairou is a stealthy fighter, choosing not to rely on powerful Projectiles but rather on pop-up abilities and strategy. He can slam his body on the ground to send the opponent flying, setting them up for a juggle. He can also switch places with his opponent, which can be extremely useful if Dairou has his back to a death trap. In some attacks he uses his Autumn Dao.
- Darrius: originating from the Orderrealm, he is an ambitious and unscrupulous man whose intricate schemes further his own ambitions. To his followers, as well as to the patriots of Seido, he is a revolutionary and visionary. To his foes and other people, he is a terrorist. He is most known for the massive riots he starts in Orderrealm.
- Apart from his cunning and manipulative skills, Darrius is shown to excel in both strength and speed. Many of his attacks utilize agility that many other characters don't have, and others show him using surprising strength with his bare hands. In some attacks he uses a pair of Bladed Gauntlets.
- Demast: an Ice Beast trained by Wu Lae.
- Demast is extremely powerful. His beast nature allows him to fight up close to his opponents. He can also shoot Snow Balls towards the opponent and stun the opponent into a Snow Avalanche. In some attacks he uses a Spiked Club.
- Drahmin: an Oni from Netherrealm wearing a mask which is an artifact called the Face of Kun-Lo allowing him to control his rage. He has a Spiked Iron Club instead of his right forearm and he wields a Magical Shield with the face and tentacles of a kraken adorned on the front, with glowing green runes etched on the sides of it.
- Many of his special moves revolve around his Spiked Iron Club, which deals heavy damage.
- Dysthym: servant of Obituary, king of Nightmarerealm, allied with the Brotherhood of Shadow. He is inspired by Dante Alighieri from Dante's Inferno.
- Ermac: a red-clad ninja who utilizes Telekinesis during fights, he is a fusion of many souls destroyed in Outworld's wars who came to be controlled by Shao Kahn and his Shadow Priests. Now is serving Kotal Kahn, current Emperor of Outworld.
- As a result of his very being being composed of thousands of souls, Ermac possesses various powers related to them, most commonly in the form of Telekinesis, which allows him to manipulate every aspect of living and non-living objects with his mind. In addition to his Telekinesis, he is also able to manipulate Soul Energy because of his composition, which he utilizes in the form of both levitation and firing Projectile attacks. In addition to his souls-based abilities, Ermac is also immensely skilled in physical combat. This may also be the result the fact that many of the souls that make up his body are that of ancient warriors who possibly are the source of his knowledge of different forms of martial arts. In some attacks he uses an Axe.
- Erron Black: from Earthrealm but residing in Outworld, he emulates the appearance of the cowboys of the old west. He once served Kotal Kahn but now he has joined the Black Dragon clan, leaded by Kano and loyal to Shao Kahn.
- As a gunslinger, Erron Black is a master of Firearms. An expert marksman, Erron Black is a crack shot with both of his Revolvers, as well as a competent hand-to-hand fighter. His marksmanship is so superb, he can ricochet Bullets effortlessly. He also uses Bombs filled with Sand for added offensive means. He even uses Caltrops to control his opponent's movements. In some attacks he throws Dynamite and some Flasks Full of Saurian Acid.
- Frost: a Lin Kuei kunoichi from Earthrealm, she available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos. She is the Sub-Zero's right-hand kunoichi with Cyrax with who she are trying to stop Sektor in his Cyber Initiative Project.
- Frost's Cryokinetic Powers are extremely potent, she freezes a large area of the ground in front of her, thereby increasing her range and improving her odds of connecting with an enemy. She can also slide into the opponent and knock them down, as well as execute an uppercut by teleporting away from the opponent and reappearing behind them. Finally, her freezing powers allow her to create two small Ice Daggers made of pure, concentrated ice that she uses in battle. Overall, she may not be as powerful as her mentor, but she makes up for it with her superior speed and strategic potential. In some attacks she uses the Kori Blade and Ice Drills made by her with her pure, concentrated Ice that she uses in battle.
- Fujin: God of the Wind from Heaven, he, along with Raiden and Kojin, has to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Having the complete control of all things related to Wind, Fujin can can levitate by manipulating the wind around him, allowing him to strike the opponent from a safe distance. He can also send Miniature Tornadoes at his opponents that spin them around several times and leave them vulnerable to follow-up attacks. Additionally, he can levitate the opponent and slam them down on the ground and transform himself into a Tornado to heave them towards him. In some attacks he uses his Wind Staff and his Plasma Crossbow.
- Hailstorm: more known as Rain in the previous games, he is an Edenian orphan due to the chaos that ensued by invasion of his home world at the hands of Shao Kahn, after that, he was rescued and raised by the Edenian Resistance following his adoptive father's death. He trained hard under their tutelage and turned into an elite, but arrogant fighter. He served the Resistance well for many years and he was denied his own command. Infuriated, he betrayed his own brethren and joined his mortal enemy, Shao Kahn, who promised Hailstorm leadership of his own army. After the disappearance of Shao Kahn and the coming to power Kotal Kahn in Outworld, he aimed to steal the throne of Outworld for himself, for this purpose he joined forces with Mileena. After Shao Kahn coming out to take back the throne of Outworld, Hailstorm serves him in order to betray him as soon as possible to steal the throne of Outworld for himself.
- Hailstorm can control two things that involve Weather: Water and Lightning. His powers being related to such, he is able to pressurize jet streams of Water to either propel himself or slice his opponents like a Blade. Hailstorm's control over Water and Lightning is so powerful he can create Storm Clouds to block out the sun from the sky. He is most noted for his ability to trap opponents in a Spherical Prison of Water that gives him limited control over their body. In addition, he is able to conjure up Lightning Blasts from the sky to blast his opponents into the air. He also possesses the ability to liquefy himself, turning himself into Water and reconstituting behind them in a swift manner akin to teleporting. Through mysterious means, he enchants the strength in his legs, distorting space to strike them so hard that they would reappear opposite to his direction. In some attacks he uses the Storm Sword.
- Havik: Chaosrealmer Cleric of Chaos, he is neither good nor evil, his ambitions are only to spread discord, and he will ally himself with those who can seek to further his ends, regardless of their goals. He is known to be a frequent troublemaker in Orderrealm, and is heralded as a hero by the populace of the Chaosrealm, where he has formed an alliance with the revolutionary Darrius.
- Being a Cleric of Chaos, Havik possesses a fighting style showcasing a bizarre assortment of techniques that can both throw off and devastate the opponent's mind and body. In some attacks he uses a Morning Star.
- Hotaru: Hotaru is a general of the Seidan Guards the realm of Orderrealm and devotes himself to preserving law and order at any cost. So much so that he could be described as a zealot. Hotaru is more of a lawful type of neutral because he preserves law and order for those of a higher authority whether good, neutral or evil.
- Hotaru has the ability to project Lava, as evidenced by his special attacks. He can also use this power as a means of ambushing his opponent. In some attacks he uses a Naginata.
- Hsu Hao: an evil, deceptive Mongolian grappler member of the Red Dragon clan, leaded by Daegon and loyal to the current Emperor of Outworld Kotal Kahn. Instead of a heart, Hsu Hao has a Pulsating Cybernetic Implant that also enhances his Strength.
- Hsu Hao's skills mostly rely on his Cybernetic Heart, which boosts his strength, in addition to giving him supernatural powers. For example, he could create Wind gusts from his hands and creating Fire Balls from the ground. His heart also allows him to fire a short but powerful Laser from his chest. He also has the ability to boost his power to some degree of being able to jump at inhuman heights. In some attacks he uses a Sun-Moon Blades and throws some Grenades.
- Jacqui Briggs: third daughter of Jackson and professional Kickboxer, eventually competing in the Junior Olympics, belonging to the "Alpha Interrealm Forces", she comes from the future, thanks to Geras, with Cassandra, Takeda and Qumaktez, to correct some events which would cause disasters in every realm. They haven't accomplished their mission and Geras, Cetrion and Shujinko join them to help.
- Jacqui is a trained Junior grade Olympic boxer able to knock a grown man unconscious with her bare hands. Her fighting skills were further reinforced through Alpha Interrealm Forces Training. She uses a pair of Electronic Powered Gauntlets that greatly enhance her physical strength and can fire Plasma Energy, Shotgun Rounds and Rockets, and she also uses a Submachine Gun.
- Jade: an Edenian childhood friend of Princess Kitana, with her, Queen Sindel, Taven and Asgaarth tries to defend and restore Edenia, freed from the command of Outworld after the disappearance of Shao Kahn who is come out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn.
- Jade wields two weapons: a Steel Staff and a Cyclone Thrower. Jade is able to emit a 'Force Rejection Field' around her, which seems to cause projectiles in particular to fly right through her like air.
- Jarek: brutish and short-tempered second-in-command of the Black Dragon clan, leaded by Kano and loyal to Shao Kahn.
- Jataaka: a demon from Netherrealm member of the Brotherhood of Shadow serving Quan Chi and Shinnok.
- Jataaka possesses immense strength allowing her to toss his opponents effortlessly and deliver powerful blows with her fists and she wields her Kiriha Zukuri Blade sliding from the gauntlet of her right glove.
- Jax Briggs: got his arms torn off by Ermac and replaced with mechanical ones, he serves the Special Forces. He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Jax is known to show incredible ferocity while staying focused at the same time. Jax's most prominent attribute is his massive upper body strength and he utilizes cybernetic strength enhancers to further augment his already impressive physical power. These implants also carry portable missiles and a piston-like mechanism to increase the force of his blows. In some attacks he uses a Machine Gun and throws some Grenades.
- Johnny Cage: a struggling Hollywood action movie star who wanted to get his fame back, he has been recruited in the Special Forces. He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Cage is a strong and agile warrior, showing an excellent fighting technique during battle acquiring mastery of several fighting styles, such as the famous Karate. Although Cage is a human being, he possesses superhuman powers descending from a Mediterranean cult that bred warriors for the Gods: warriors with special abilities. One of these is the ability to propel himself forward and increase the strength of his blows. When Cage uses this power, afterimages of a green color are produced. Cage can augment the power of these Shadow Attacks, which are represented by afterimages of a red color. In addition to these Physical Shadow Abilities, Cage also has the ability to launch Blasts of Energy. He uses a pair of Brass Knuckles as a Melee Weapon during fights.
- Jun Yuki: a Japanese geisha form Earthrealm, already appeared in Mortal Kombat: Special Forces as a non playable character with the name of Tasia, she is a member of the Black Dragon clan, leaded by Kano and loyal to Shao Kahn. Her appearance is based on the classic Japanese geisha.
- Kabal: former police officer and Stryker's partner, after having been burnt by Kintaro during the Earthrealm invasion and healed giving his respirator by Tsung's magic and Kano's technology, now he is a menber of the Black Dragon clan, leaded by Kano and loyal to Shao Kahn.
- Kabal is a ruthless but level-headed kombatant. His weapon of choice is a pair of Hook Swords, which he can use to eviscerate his enemies with ease. Kabal's other defining trait is his Superhuman Speed. He is able to move at such blinding speeds he appears as a blur, making him the fastest character in the series.
- Kai: nimble and agile Nepali Shaolin Monk of the Gurkha warrior class from Earthrealm. Kai was part of the White Lotus Clan, as a result, he has very nimble moves. He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Kai has very nimble moves such as his Renegade Kick, Downward Fire Ball and Upward Fire Ball, and he is very skilled in Moi Fah Kung Fu. In some attacks he uses a Machete and a pair of Kukri.
- Kano: a mercenary and leader of the international crime cartel known as the Black Dragon. After the disappearance of Shao Kahn, he served Kotal Kahn as technical advisor and weapons supplier, after Shao Kahn coming out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn, Kano and all the Black Dragon clan is loyal to him.
- Kano has received training under the arts of Xing Yi, Aikido, and military training but tends to resort to more of a street brawler style of fighting. He is not above utilizing underhanded tactics to get the upper hand in a fight. Kano is an opportunistic fighter and tends to engage in fights when it best suits him. His dependence on weapons rather than special powers. He is very proficient in knife fighting and often uses his signature Boot Blades in combat, whether he throws them at the opponent or uses them in hand-to-hand combat. In addition to his fighting skills, Kano has been outfitted with cybernetic enhancements throughout his body, most notably his Cybernetic Eye which can emit a laser beam. His other enhancements help boost his power in combat. In some attacks he uses a pair of Butterfly Knives and throws some Grenades.
- Kenshi: a swordsman traveling the world in search of worthy opponents. After being blinded at the hands of Zhang Tsung by looking into the Well of Souls inside the Tomb of his ancient ancestors and removing their legendary sword, Kenshi uses his Blindfold to hide his eyes and to increase his awareness of sound. He has been recruited in the Special Forces and he is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Despite his blindness, Kenshi possesses senses that are heightened beyond their normal ability and can fight on par with any other kombatant. Kenshi wields the Sento Sword that contains the spirits of warrior kings from his line, and he is in turn guided by these spirits in combat. His sword has the ability to reflect Projectiles back to his opponents as well as being able to magically absorb Projectiles that will replenish his health. He can sense an opponent's presence by their Energy or by hearing them and thus, can take opponents by surprise. Kenshi is well-trained in Telekinesis as well, frequently using it to move objects and people without physically touching them. His Telekinetic Attacks allow him to push, pull and lift most things using a single hand motion. He can also employ his Telekinesis into a tangible, projection of himself to attack opponents from a distance. He is also capable of teleportation and levitation, further increasing his mobility.
- Khameleon: last female Saurian from Zaterra, she fights showing loyalty to the White Lotus Clan. Her task is protecting Kim Hyo-Soon during her missions. She is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Khameleon is able to make her lizard-like body invisible during fights. In some attacks she uses a Falchion.
- Kim Hyo-Soon: South Korean Shaolin Monk belonging to the White Lotus Society, half-Human half-Goddes, her father is the God of the Flora. He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos. This character is based on a female version of Kung Jin.
- Hyo-Soon is more than adequate in unarmed combat, practicing very well Tae Kwon Do and Kuk Sool Won, but she is able to use the Bow with which she can fire multiple Arrows with great precision and accuracy and can use it as a Melee Weapon in versatile ways. She can shift her Arrows into different effects that inflict much more damage than normal Arrows. In some attacks she uses a Glowing Chakram.
- Kira: courageous woman with the ability to take great risks, she is a recruit of Kabal for the Black Dragon clan, leaded by Kano and loyal to Shao Kahn. Living in the mountains of Afghanistan, Kira disguised herself as a man, and sold weapons to terrorist organizations. During one such transaction in a cave, her gender was revealed, and she had no choice but to fight her way out.
- Kira is a skilled combatant in hand-to-hand combat and with her Dragon Teeth Knives.
- Kitana: the Princess of Edenia, with her mother, Queen Sindel, her childhood friend Jade, Taven and Asgaarth tries to defend and restore Edenia, freed from the command of Outworld after the disappearance of Shao Kahn who is come out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn.
- Kitana relies mostly on her Steel Fans in battle, although she is more than adequate in unarmed hand-to-hand combat. She can use her Steel Fans as both a Projectile and a Melee Weapon, as well as a means to levitate the opponent for a juggling combo. She can also throw her fans while airborne and execute a midair punch to counter other airborne foes. In some attacks she uses a Jitte.
- Kobra: street brawler character, infamous for his brutality and savage killings showing no mercy to his opponents, he is a recruit of Kabal for the Black Dragon clan, leaded by Kano and loyal to Shao Kahn.
- Kobra is very skilled in hand-to-hand combat and he has the ability to teleport, reappearing in a large Cloud of Smoke. In some attacks he uses the Black Dragon Sword.
- Kotal Kahn: he is a warrior from the realm of Osh-Tekk and the current Emperor of Outworld after the disappearance of the former leader Shao Kahn. After Shao Kahn coming out to take back the throne of Outworld, Kotal Kahn's office of sovereign is under threat.
- Kotal Kahn is incredibly powerful, possessing super-human strength allowing him to smash grown men's heads into bits of bone and gore with ease while allowing him to wield his massive Macuahuitl with a single hand. He also draws power from sunlight to both strengthen himself and heal his wound. In some attacks he also uses a Tecpatl.
- Kung Lao: a former Shaolin Monk and a member of the White Lotus Society. He, along with Liu Kang, He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Kung Lao's abilites are strength, agility and martial arts combined with the ability to use his Razor-Rimmed Hat, which he wears all time, as a weapon. Kung Lao appears to have absolute control over the Hat as he is able to throw whilst it moves in circular directions instead of straight ahead. The Hat also appears to have supernatural properties: no matter how far he throws it or where it will end up, the hat will always materialize back on Lao's head like an instant Boomerang. He appears to also have some degree of Teleportation as well. In some attacks he also uses the Dan Tien Dao.
- Kurtis Stryker: a one-man SWAT team, now is a sergeant serving the Special Forces. He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Stryker relies mostly on police weaponry such as Grenade, Taser and Hand Gun in combat. This gives him an advantage over other fighters in terms of range, in that he can deal a tremendous amount of damage from a distance. Using his Baton, he can propel himself forward with incredible speed towards the opponent and either trip them or fling them far behind him.
- Kylie: servant of Obituary, king of Nightmarerealm, allied with the Brotherhood of Shadow. She is inspired by Karla Keller from Tattoo Assassins and conceived as a not ninja counterpart of Frost.
- She has the ability to control Ice and her Freezing Powers allow her to create a Rapier made of pure, concentrated Ice that she uses in battle.
- Li Mei: a Outworlder warrior, the people of her village located at Sun Do in Outworld are refugees in the Earthrealm because that land has been occupied and exploited by Black Dragon clan, leaded by Kano and loyal to Shao Kahn, so she aims to free her homeland. She is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Li Mei's body is very flexible and she can shoot a Blue Ball of Energy at the opponent. In some attacks she uses a Guan Dao and her Kunlun Dao.
- Liu Kang: Shaolin Monk and former member of the White Lotus Society, one of Earthrealm's greatest warriors, having defeated many to prove his valor. He, along with Kung Lao, is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Liu Kang possesses incredible agility, acrobatic skill and martial arts. Liu Kang is commonly associated with the element of Fire, which comes in the form of shooting Firebound Projectiles. He appears to have some degree of control over it as the Fire Balls sometimes form dragon-like shapes. He can also ignite his limbs on fire to add Fire damage to his attacks and teleport in a Burst of Flames. In some attacks he uses a Nunchaku.
- Mavado: leading figure, second only to Daegon, within the Red Dragon clan, loyal to the current Emperor of Outworld Kotal Kahn, he relies on discipline and superior intelligence to fight.
- Mavado does not appear to have any supernatural powers or enhancements done to his body. Nevertheless, he is a very formidable opponent indeed. He fights ruthlessly while maintaining a level head, but appears to be much more collected in this aspect, besting him in kombat and taking his Whip as trophy. He uses it to propel himself across vast distances, oddly enough, he never targets his enemies with its Blades. In some attacks he uses a pair of Hook Swords.
- Mileena: clone of Kitana, created by Tsung's sorcery in his flesh pits for Shao Kahn, using Tarkatan physiology. Now she is serving Shao Kahn who has come out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn.
- Mileena has been shown to be able to fight with brute strength and has shown an incredible amount of agility and acrobatic prowess. In addition, she possesses incredible speed, making her one of the deadliest kombatants in the whole series. Mileena wields a pair of Sai, and is able to teleport, roll, and bite the opponent with her deadly Tarkatan Teeth.
- Minerva: masculine and muscular female Praptikan (big humanoid species that originate from their homeworld of Orderrealm), she is a Seidan Guard. She is inspired by Divada from Weaponlord.
- Minerva possesses incredible strength and the ability to summon Purple Fire Balls and utilize a Teleport Stomp. In some attacks she uses a Giant Sawblade.
- Nestia: panther-masked woman from Earthrealm, she is a member of Red Dragon clan, leaded by Daegon and loyal to the current Emperor of Outworld Kotal Kahn. he has been conceived as a Mortal Kombat-side version of Catwoman and also as a sort of parody of King and Armor King from Tekken series.
- As a black-belt in Karate she is an exceptional hand-to-hand combatant, and she also able to use a Grappling Hook during fights.
- Nightwolf: an Apache warrior who, although introduced as a historian and a shaman, does not live in the past. He is a proud and fierce warrior dedicated to the cause of good. He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Nightwolf is absolutely in tune with all things spiritual. He is able to manifest Bow and Arrows created from Spirit Energy, and wields a pair of Tomahawks and a pair of Daggers of the same nature. He can empower his Tomahawks and his Daggers with an Ethereal Green Flame.
- Nitara: a Moroi from the Realm of Vaeternus. Nitara is depicted as being rather self-serving and morally neutral. In the "Original TImeline" she was winged, indeed in the "Current Timeline" he has not her bat-like wings.
- Noob Saibot: Sub-Zero's elder brother once known as Bi-Han was a Lin Kuei assassin turned wraith from Wraith in Netherrealm, he is the very incarnation of evil. He is a member of the Brotherhood of Shadow serving Quan Chi and Shinnok.
- Noob Saibot's powers revolve around both Shadow and Phantom. With the Phantom Powers, Noob Saibot was able to remove and control an opponent's powers using a ghastly force in the form of Projectile Attacks, as well as being able to lift them in the air. His prominent powers are of the Shadowy Element, being able to completely manipulate it and possessing the ability to teleport as well as render himself invisible by blending in with the Shadows. He was also able to manipulate the Shadows to increase or decrease the effectiveness of his and others' powers limitlessly. In some attacks he uses a Sickle and throws some Shurikens.
- Obituary: king of Nightmarerealm, allied with the Brotherhood of Shadow. He is inspired by Aeon from Castlevania Judgment.
- He has the ability to control Crystals allowing him also to create Crystal Stalagmites from the ground and a very sharp Giant Blade made of Crystal.
- Paul: servant of Obituary, king of Nightmarerealm, allied with the Brotherhood of Shadow. He is a clown-like warrior. He has been conceived as a Mortal Kombat-side version of The Joker.
- COMING SOON In some attacks he uses a Chainsaw and a Fire Poker.
- Peron: servant of Obituary, king of Nightmarerealm, allied with the Brotherhood of Shadow.
- Peron is very skilled in hand-to-hand combat, practicing Jeet Kune Do and Tae Kwon Do, and assassination. In some attacks she uses the Devastator Sword.
- Quan Chi: the most powerful Sorcerer and Necromancer in the Netherrealm. He serves Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, helping him in his intent to join Earthrealm and Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Despite being a formidable opponent in combat, Quan Chi's skills in Sorcery and Magic far outweigh his fighting abilities. He is a master of Necromancy and he is also able to create false copies of himself to trick his enemies into their own demise. Other powers of his include Conjuration, Illusion, and Alteration Spells that are under his leisure. In some attacks he uses a Mace and a pair of Broadswords.
- Qumaktez: Yashutja from Chaosrealm belonging to the "Alpha Interrealm Forces", he comes from the future, thanks to Geras, with Cassandra, Jacqueline and Takeda, to correct some events which would cause disasters in every realm. They haven't accomplished their mission and Geras, Cetrion and Shujinko join them to help. He is inspired by Predator from the film franchise of the same name.
- Qumaktez possesses vast superhuman strength and durability well beyond that of a fully grown and well trained adult human male. In conjunction with these deadly attributes, he has access to advanced weapons and technology such as his Wrist Blade, which it can use to skewer opponents in a single blow, Plasma Caster that can fire deadly Bolts of Energy that can tear through almost anything and sever limbs with a single shot, deadly Combi-Stick for close range combat, and can hide himself using a Cloaking Device to make himself virtually invisible save for a slight ripple in the air resembling heat waves. In some attacks he throws some Grenades.
- Raiden: God of the Thunder and the Lightning, from Heaven, he, along with Fujin and Kojin, has to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Raiden is immensely powerful and has complete control over Electricity and Lightning. He can summon Lightning Bolts with a thought, project electricity from his hands that can paralyze, incapacitate, or force an opponent's body to move wherever he chooses, create forcefields and Blades made of Electricity, summon Electric Orbs that act as Shocking Traps, use Electricity in conjunction with Telekinesis to move objects without physically touching them, form massive Thunderstorms that shapes the Weather and channel Electricity through his limbs to strengthen his strikes. He also has the ability to teleport to another destination by transforming his body into an Ethereal State. He is well versed in the art of Bojutsu, the art of wielding his Bō Staff in combat.
- Reiko: an Outworlder, he was the general of Shao Kahn's army. He is serving Shao Kahn who has come out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn.
- Reiko is a powerful fighter, skilled in the use of Shurikens and Kunai and while originally depicted as favoring dodges and various teleports. In some attacks he uses the Crude Hammer.
- Reptile: a Saurian form Zaterra living in Outworld. Now is serving Kotal Kahn, current Emperor of Outworld.
- Reptile appears to take abilities from several reptilian creatures. As a Saurian, Reptile remains mostly human in appearance. His Saliva is composed of Powerful, Corrosive Fluids that can easily burn right through steel, much like Acid. He also can fire concussive Blasts of Homing Energy. He has also the ability to move and attack at incredibly fast speeds, much like some sorts of lizards. In some attacks he uses a Kunai and the Kirehashi.
- Ruby: a Shirai Ryu kunoichi from Earthrealm, often partnered with Cerberus during missions. She has been conceived as the Shirai Ryu counterpart of Frost.
- Sareena: a demon from Netherrealm member of the Brotherhood of Shadow serving Quan Chi and Shinnok.
- Sareena possesses immense strength allowing her to toss his opponents effortlessly and deliver powerful blows with her fists and her Demon Fang.
- Scorpion: former member of the Shirai Ryu ninja clan become a Wraith after an extermination by the hand of Lin Kuei ninjas. He is serving Quan Chi and Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm.
- Scorpion is most commonly associated with Hellfire, the Netherrealm's variant of Fire. He is very versatile with this element, for he can summon it under his opponent, light himself up with Hellfire to create a damaging Aura of Flames and hurl Fire Balls that can explode. His other abilities include Necromancy and Summoning. Scorpion has ability to teleport and can activate this ability without doing a gesture but by doing a mere thought instead, often used in the form of surprise or ambush attacks. Like many ninjas, Scorpion is well-versed in the art of armed combat. He uses his Mugai Ryu and a Tanto in some attacks, but his most main weapon is the a Kunai attached to a Sturdy Rope, representing Scorpion's "Stinger", often empowered with Hellfire.
- Sektor: former Tekunin reverted into human by Zhang Tsung, he is a Lin Kuei ninja who is the chief of the Cyber Initiative Project. He aims to convert Sub-Zero into a Tekunin. One day he managed to create a human clone of Sub-Zero to turn it into a cyber ninja creating Cyber Sub-Zero, a prototype of the Tekunin version of the real Sub-Zero. After Shao Kahn coming out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn, Sektor is loyal to him.
- He is specialized in long range combat shooting Rockets and Heat-Seeking Missiles from a Techno-Bag on his back. In some attacks he uses a Laser Pistol and a pair of Pulse Blades.
- Shao Kahn: fomrer Emperor of Outworld, after the defeat by Raiden he has been haunted by the Elder Gods. He took refuge in Zaterra with Baraka and Skarlet. Now he has come out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn.
- Shao Kahn is able to utilize Magic and has superhuman strength and durability. He is also able to charge at the opponent with considerable speed and power. Armed with his Wrath Hammer, Shao Kahn can send opponents flying with one swing. He is one of the most versatile wielders of Green Energy, as he can use it to create energy weapon constructs such as Spears and Axes, generate Protective Forcefields that reflect Projectiles and Fire Energy Beams seemingly from his eyes and shoot Laser Beams from his hands. He can enhance his strikes with Green Energy to increase the power behind his attacks, greatly increase his attack speed with it and sometimes use it to propel himself to great distances.
- Shinnok: the vengeful and powerful Emperor of Netherrealm and fallen Elder God, his aim is joining Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Being a fallen Elder God, Shinnok possesses immeasurable powers. The nature of his powers seem to revolve around Darkness and the Netherrealm, summoning Skeletal Hands from the ground to grab and bind his opponents as well as pulverize them. His powers of Mimicry and Shape Shifting are absolute, as he can mimic the abilities and powers of other combatants; the only drawback to this is that the powers he mimics must be in his jurisdiction. In some attacks he uses a Bone Spear and a Bone Scythe.
- Shujinko: member of the White Lotus Society with a with a past as a Traveler in the realms learning the kombat skills of many warriors. Through the portal generated by her brother Geras, Cassandra, Jacqueline, Takeda and Qumaktez traveled back in time, but they haven't accomplished their mission and Geras, Cetrion and Shujinko join them to help.
- Shujinko is able to Exhale Flames in a concentrated Ball of Fire or a Stream of Fire, similar to a Flamethrower. Shujinko is able to levitate and also possesses a Degree of Magic through a Spiritual Avatar named Damashi, whom Onaga uses to manipulate him. In some attacks he uses a Yueya Chan.
- Sindel: the Queen of Edenia, with her daughter, Princess Kitana, Jade, Taven and Asgaarth tries to defend and restore Edenia, freed from the command of Outworld after the disappearance of Shao Kahn who is come out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn.
- Sindel possesses an array of mystical abilities. One of her trademark abilities is her Ultrasonic, Super-Loud Screaming. The strength and its properties seem to differ on the focus. This ranges from Sonic Slasts to a fierce Sound Wave that can outright blast an opponent's skin clean off. She can tone this down to a degree to paralyze the unwary. Another of her mystical powers is her Prehensile Hair which can be used as both a throw and a finisher growing to extremely long lengths and be able to wrap itself around the opponent. In some attacks she uses a Double-Edged Sword.
- Skarlet: created with the blood of many warriors destroyed in Outworld's wars who came to be controlled by Shao Kahn. She is still serving Shao Kahn who has come out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn.
- Being composed solely of Blood, Skarlet can utilize several Blood-Related techniques such as throwing Orb-Shaped Projectiles composed of Blood and can even morph herself into a Red-Liquid state which she can mold into Structures. Her abilities in particular have also been significantly improved thanks to Blood Magic, now being able to Draw Blood Directly from her opponents out of their orifices as well as forming weapons from said Blood (Tanto, Scythe, Whip, Spear, Tendrils) and forming Blood Constructs out of thin air.
- Smoke: a Lin Kuei ninja from Earthrealm. He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Sonya Blade: member of Special Forces, she is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Sonya has the power to Fire and manipulate Pink-Colored Energy as well as gain Temporary Flight. Her abilities are vast, mostly based on agility, as well as deadly and impressive due to her Special Forces Training. She is very fast in combat, using quick and effective kicks and strikes. She also incorporates gymnastics into some of her moves. In some attacks she uses a pair of Energy Bracelets, a Garrote Wire and throws some Grenades.
- Sub-Zero: a Lin Kuei ninja from Earthrealm. He is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Sub-Zero has the innate ability to control Ice in many forms. Sub-Zero also has the ability to instantly conjure up an Ice Statue of himself to act as both a scapegoat and a 'landmine' of sorts as any who touch it instantly Flash Freeze. He has created many different kinds of Ice constructs for offense (Kori Blade, Ice Battle Axe) and defense (Shield, Wall). He is one of the characters that are more oriented on defense thanks to his ability to counter attacks by freezing melee attackers who come into contact with him and being able to create several defensive Ice Constructs that usually freeze on contact such as Icy Orb Traps, Ice Clones, Ice Barriers and Ice Armor. He is one of the few combatants who can manipulate Chi, the life energy of a martial artist, he is skilled in Shotokan Karate and Dragon Kung Fu. In some attacks he uses his Ice Scepter.
- Sylence: an Outworlder sergeant from serving the Special Forces, she is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos.
- Sylence possesses various enhanced abilities. These include the strength of ten men and heightened speed, agility, stamina, and reflexes. In some attacks she uses a pair of Push Daggers.
- Takeda: young Shirai Ryu ninja from Earthrealm and Kenshi's son belonging to the "Alpha Interrealm Forces", he comes from the future, thanks to Geras, with Cassandra, Jacqueline and Qumaktez, to correct some events which would cause disasters in every realm. They haven't accomplished their mission and Geras, Cetrion and Shujinko join them to help.
- Takeda is a trained warrior and has shown great skill with using his Bladed Whip and his Plasma Empowered Swords in combat. His serrated edged whips are concealed in his Gauntlets, and are launched at high powered speed for maximum striking power. He has also shown the power to teleport. He has also Telekinetic Abilities by being able to move his plasma swords with his mind, and possesses some Telepathic Power as well, able to read minds and overload senses with enough concentration. Finally Takeda has the unique ability to form an Orange, Plasma-like Sura around parts of his body and weapons to inflict further damage against his opponents. In some attacks he uses a Kunai.
- Tanya: a slender, gloomy Edenian corrupted by evil allying with the Brotherhood of Shadow. She is serving Shao Kahn who has come out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn.
- Tanya is an adept fighter, relying on her agility and favoring powerful kicks coupled with her Pyrokinetic Abilities. She shows skill with her Tonfas, using them to block her opponents weapons and even unorthodox manners such as Rebounding Projectiles. She also can enhance her Fire Balls using a Dark Substance to act as an accelerant to increase its potency. Tanya has also gained a Teleport using it as a means of moving closer towards her opponent or to escape from oncoming attacks.
- Taven: half-Edenian half-God with a guardian named Orin, with Queen Sindel, Princess Kitana, Jade and Asgaarth tries to defend and restore Edenia, freed from the command of Outworld after the disappearance of Shao Kahn who is come out to take back the throne of Outworld, now in possession of Kotal Kahn.
- Associated with the element of Fire, he devastating Fire Balls that can decimate rows of lesser opponents in one fell swoop, deliver an Earth-Shaking leaping ground pound that knocks foes into the air and deliver quick punches with his fist enveloped in fire. He also has the ability to teleport himself across vast distances and temporarily halt time. In some attacks he uses his Drakesword and a pair of Pulse Blades.
- Torr: a large brute, serving Kotal Kahn, who wears a frayed piece of cloth tied to his face bound by ropes, two holes in the cloth exposing his red eyes. He wears spiked armor, including shoulder and leg plates, and uses ropes to hold his armor and clothes in place. He is Iris' best friend.
- Torr's sheer size gives him superhuman strength and durability, easily allowing him to overpower his opponents. In some attacks he uses his Battle Axe.
- Tremor: brown garbed ninja member of the Black Dragon clan, leaded by Kano and loyal to Shao Kahn.
- Wu Lae: already appeared in the Mortal Kombat: Armageddon's Konquest mode, he is the leader of the Tengu clan located in Arctika.
- Wu Lae utilizes a pair of Kodachi Swords during combat, which he can use as both Projectiles and Melee Weapons. He can utilize several Snow-Related techniques such as throwing Snow Balls and he can even morph himself into a Snow-like State. He can also unleash a Snowstorm.
- Zhang Tsung: powerful, deadly Sorcerer, after the defeat and disappearance of Shao Kahn, he has been enslaved by Quan Chi and forced to serve him and Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm.
- Zhang Tsung has the ability to shape-shift into the people whose souls he has taken. The change is more than skin deep as he has access to their memories and powers as well. As a sorcerer, Zhang Tsung wields incredible Black Magic. He possesses also the power of Fire, able to fire flaming Skull-Shaped Projectiles at his opponent. In addition to his projectiles, he has the ability to create a Giant, Flaming Snake of Fire. About hand to hand combat, he is an expert of Snake Kung Fu. In some attacks he uses a Jian and he can execute some magic attacks through an Ancient Scroll.
Returning Characters from the further previous episodes[]
- Cyrax: a Lin Kuei from Botswana and former Tekunin reverted into human by Zhang Tsung, he is available for Raiden, Fujin and Kojin to stop Shinnok, the Emperor of Netherrealm, who aims to join Earthrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, Chaosrealm and Nightmarerealm to Netherrealm creating one big realm reigned by chaos. He now is the Sub-Zero's right-hand ninja with Frost with who are trying to stop Sektor about his Cyber Initiative Project.
- Cyrax is well-equipped, both in martial arts involving Ninjitsu and weaponry, his main skill is Bombardment, his arsenal full of timed Bombs with a seemingly unlimited supply. Through his gauntlet he can shoot an "Energy Net" capable of incapacitating his targets completely. In some attacks he uses his Sabre of Light and his Wind Blade.