Liu Kang — Mortal Kombat II Character Profile

About Liu Kang

Chosen champion of Earthrealm, wields fire powers and martial arts mastery.

Liu Kang — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Fire manipulation, Martial arts, Arcana powers

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

Affiliations

• Mortal Kombat universe

Quick Facts about Liu Kang

Occupation

Buddhist monk, martial artist

Liu Kang's Known Relations

• Shao Kahn — Enemy
• Shang Tsung — Enemy

Liu Kang appears in 4 titles

• Mortal Kombat (1995) — character page
• Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) — character page
• Mortal Kombat (2021) — character page
• Mortal Kombat II (2026)

Character Facts

Played by

Ludi Lin

Appears in

Mortal Kombat II (2026)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Liu Kang — Conflict Tragic Opponent — Kung Lao (Max Huang)

  Two Shaolin brothers meet as enemies in the tournament.

  Despite his efforts to redeem Kung Lao, Liu Kang is forced to kill him.

• Liu Kang — Conflict Mortal Enemy — Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford)

  Liu Kang is killed before he can claim the role of chosen one.

  Shao Kahn fatally wounds Liu Kang in the final round.

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