NetherRealm Studios’ Mortal Kombat franchise has been one of the most popular fighting video game series of all time. It is well known for its intense combat and violence, and its characters have been some of the most iconic in the gaming world to date.
From the original tournament champion, Liu Kang, to newer additions such as Geras, Mortal Kombat has featured some of the most violent characters ever seen in gaming history.
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So, here is a list of the top 10 most violent Mortal Kombat characters of all time. Note that this list is not a ranking of strength, just in terms of how brutally violent each character is.
10/10 – Ermac
Ermac is an undead warrior and one of Shao Kahn’s most loyal followers. He is known for his ability to control telekinesis and his incredible strength in battle.
He is also known for his tendency to use extreme violence in battle, as he will often rip his opponents apart with his bare hands.
9/10 – Quan Chi
Quan Chi is an evil sorcerer and one of Shao Kahn’s most powerful allies. He is known for his ability to create portals to other realms and summon demons, as well as his incredible magical powers.
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He is also known for his tendency to use extreme violence in battle, as he will often rip out his opponent’s heart and devour it.
8/10 – Shang Tsung
Shang Tsung is an evil sorcerer and a loyal follower of Shao Kahn.
He is known for his ability to shape-shift into different forms, as well as his incredible magical powers.
He is also known for his tendency to torture his opponents and drain their souls for fuel.
7/10 – Goro
Goro is a half-human, half-dragon creature and one of Shao Kahn’s most loyal generals.
He is known for his incredible strength and his ability to control fire, as well as his tendency to use extreme violence in battle.
He is also known for his ability to tear his opponents apart with his four arms.
6/10 – Sub-Zero
Sub-Zero is an enemy of Scorpion and one of the most powerful ninjas in the series.
He is known for his ability to create and control ice, as well as his incredibly violent nature in battle.
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He is also known for his tendency to freeze and shatter his opponents, as well as his ability to create ice clones of himself.
5/10 – Mileena
Mileena is a clone of Princess Kitana and one of Shao Kahn’s most loyal slaves.
She is known for her ability to create and control blades of wind, as well as her incredibly violent nature.
She is known for her tendency to rip out her opponents’ hearts and eat them, as well as her ability to create portals to other realms to bring her enemies to her.
4/10 – Scorpion
Scorpion is one of the most iconic characters in the series and is known for his rivalry with Sub-Zero.
He is known for his ability to create and control fire, as well as his savage nature in battle.
He is also known for his violent and sadistic behaviour, as he will often stab his opponents with his spear and then burn them alive.
3/10 – Raiden
Raiden is the God of Thunder and protector of Earthrealm.
He is an incredibly powerful character and is known for his ability to use electricity to his advantage in battle.
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He is also known for his tendency to be incredibly violent, as he will often electrocute his enemies with extreme force.
2/10 – Kintaro
Kintaro is an enemy of Shao Kahn and one of the most powerful characters in the series.
He is known for his incredible strength and his ability to control fire and lightning.
He is also known for his violent and sadistic behaviour, as he will often rip out his opponent’s hearts and eat them.
1/10 – Shao Kahn
Shao Kahn is the main antagonist of the Mortal Kombat series and one of the most powerful characters in the game.
He is known for his brutality and his ability to control his enemies by taking away their souls.
He has a tendency to kill his enemies quickly and brutally, and he is often seen executing them with extreme violence.