Chosen warrior of Shaolin Monastery and champion of Earthrealm, wielding fire powers.
Their final confrontation determines Earthrealm's immediate fate.
After Raiden dies fighting Shao Kahn, Liu Kang defeats the emperor and wins the tournament.
Their relationship develops from opposing tournament participants into a hopeful romantic bond.
After Liu Kang wins the tournament, he frees Kitana, and the two share a romantic moment and later hold hands.
Raiden acts as Liu Kang's divine leader and strategic guide.
Liu Kang is described as the chosen warrior and Earthrealm champion, while Raiden leads and guides Earthrealm's defenders.
They are fellow Earthrealm defenders confronting Outworld and Netherrealm threats.
Liu Kang joins Sonya and Johnny after negotiations fail, and later fights to save the realms while Sonya protects civilians.
Liu Kang and Scorpion cooperate in the final battle against Shinnok.
With the aid of Sub-Zero and Scorpion, Liu Kang fights Shinnok and kills him.
Liu Kang overcomes Shang Tsung in a major tournament match.
Liu Kang defeats Shang Tsung during the tournament despite suffering a setback and spares him.
D'Vorah is part of the hostile tournament field opposing Earthrealm's champions.
D'Vorah participates in the tournament and defeats Johnny Cage, while Liu Kang continues through the same tournament to face its leading opponents.