Liu Kang — Mortal Kombat: Annihilation Character Profile

About Liu Kang

Earthrealm champion and Shaolin monk, central hero fighting for survival.

Liu Kang — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Shaolin martial arts, Fire manipulation, Leadership, Animality transformation

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 8/10

Liu Kang appears in 4 titles

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

Character Facts

Played by

Robin Shou

Appears in

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Liu Kang — Alliance Teammate — Kitana (Talisa Soto)

  Core Earthrealm allies coordinating the rescue mission.

• Liu Kang — Conflict Arch Enemy — Shao Kahn (Brian Thompson)

  Primary hero versus primary conqueror in final battle.

• Liu Kang — Alliance Teammate — Jax (Lynn 'Red' Williams)

  Fellow defenders coordinating the Outworld assault.

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