Kano — Mortal Kombat II Character Profile

About Kano

Ruthless mercenary and cyborg, primary antagonist serving Shao Kahn.

Kano — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Cybernetic eye, Mercenary tactics, Weapon mastery, Intimidation, Underground network

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 7/10

Affiliations

• Mortal Kombat universe

Quick Facts about Kano

Occupation

criminal

First Appearance

Mortal Kombat

Kano's Known Relations

• Sonya Blade — Enemy

Kano appears in 3 titles

• Mortal Kombat (1995) — character page
• Mortal Kombat (2021) — character page
• Mortal Kombat II (2026)

Character Facts

Played by

Josh Lawson

Appears in

Mortal Kombat II (2026)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Kano — Alliance Deliverer — Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford)
• Kano — Conflict Indirect Opponent — Johnny Cage (Karl Urban)
• Kano — Unknown Indirect Rival — Kitana (Adeline Rudolph)
• Kano — Unknown Indirect Rival — Jade (Tati Gabrielle)

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• Kitana (Adeline Rudolph)
• Jax (Mehcad Brooks)
• Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee)
• Lord Raiden (Tadanobu Asano)
• Kung Lao (Max Huang)
• Liu Kang (Ludi Lin)
• King Jerrod (Desmond Chiam)
• Young Johnny Cage (Indy Urban)
• Shao Kahn Guard / Royal Guard / Taekwondo Fighter (Steven Cragg)
• Edenian Female Upper Class (Sharon Brooks)
• Bi-Han (Joe Taslim)