Shang Tsung — Mortal Kombat II Character Profile

About Shang Tsung

Shape-shifting sorcerer and tournament organizer for Outworld.

Shang Tsung — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Other

Abilities

Soul absorption, Shapeshifting, Dark magic

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 9/10

Affiliations

• Mortal Kombat universe

Quick Facts about Shang Tsung

Occupation

magician, necromancer

Nationality

Chinese

Origin

Earthrealm; Outworld

Shang Tsung's Known Relations

• Liu Kang — Enemy

Shang Tsung appears in 3 titles

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

Character Facts

Played by

Chin Han

Appears in

Mortal Kombat II (2026)

Role

Supporting

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• Kung Lao (Max Huang)
• Liu Kang (Ludi Lin)
• King Jerrod (Desmond Chiam)
• Young Johnny Cage (Indy Urban)
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