Shao Kahn — Mortal Kombat II Character Profile

About Shao Kahn

Tyrannical emperor of Outworld, main antagonist threatening Earthrealm.

Shao Kahn — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Other

Abilities

Axe combat, Shapeshifting, Conquest magic

• Strength: 9/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 10/10

Affiliations

• Mortal Kombat universe

Quick Facts about Shao Kahn

Occupation

ruler, warrior, military leader

Shao Kahn's Known Relations

• Sindel — Spouse
• Raiden — Enemy
• Kitana — Enemy
• Liu Kang — Enemy
• Kotal Kahn — Enemy

Shao Kahn appears in 3 titles

• Mortal Kombat (1995) — character page
• Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) — character page
• Mortal Kombat II (2026)

Character Facts

Played by

Martyn Ford

Appears in

Mortal Kombat II (2026)

Role

Minor

Relationships (6)

• Shao Kahn — Power Adoptee — Kitana (Adeline Rudolph)
• Shao Kahn — Conflict Killer — King Jerrod (Desmond Chiam)
• Shao Kahn — Alliance Deliverer — Kano (Josh Lawson)
• Shao Kahn — Conflict Combatant — Johnny Cage (Karl Urban)
• Shao Kahn — Conflict Enemy — Jade (Tati Gabrielle)
• Shao Kahn — Conflict Rival — Lord Raiden (Tadanobu Asano)

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