King Jerrod — Mortal Kombat II Character Profile

About King Jerrod

Former ruler of Edenia, Kitana's father, killed by Shao Kahn.

King Jerrod — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Swordsmanship, Kingly authority, Edenian magic

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 7/10

Affiliations

• Mortal Kombat universe

King Jerrod's Known Relations

• Sindel — Spouse
• Kitana — Child

Character Facts

Played by

Desmond Chiam

Appears in

Mortal Kombat II (2026)

Role

Minor

Relationships (2)

• King Jerrod — Conflict Killer — Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford)

  Shao Kahn murders the Edenian king to conquer his realm.

  In a flashback, Shao Kahn kills King Jerrod in Mortal Kombat and takes over Edenia.

• King Jerrod — Family Father — Kitana (Adeline Rudolph)

  Jerrod is Kitana's biological father, slain before the main plot.

  The flashback identifies Kitana as Princess of Edenia and King Jerrod's daughter.

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