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Liu Kang (Chinese: 劉鋼; pinyin: Liúgāng) is the protagonist of the Mortal Kombat series.
He is introduced as one of the seven playable characters in the 1992 game as a Shaolin monk who enters the Mortal Kombat tournament to save Earthrealm. Since his victory in the tournament, Liu Kang becomes the hero as the champion and chief defender of Earthrealm guided by his mentor, the thunder god Raiden.
From Deadly Alliance to Mortal Kombat X, he has fallen from grace after he was killed by the Deadly Alliance, got inadvertently killed by Raiden and reforged as one of Quan Chi's servants and ruled the Netherrealm with Kitana at his side.
However, since Mortal Kombat 11, he remained loyal to his master and became a Fire God after he merged with his revenant counterpart. By the time he defeated Kronika and Shang Tsung, he gained control of the Hourglass as the new Keeper of Time and Earthrealm's new protector.
Appearances[]
A New Era[]
“In my new era, all beings will have opportunity to find peace. Whether or not they do, will be their responsibility. For my power only permits me to begin this endeavor. It is the duty of mortals to finish it.”
Earthrealm: Cage Mansion • Fire Temple • Subway • Wu Shi Academy Outworld: Dead Pool • Living Forest • Soul Chamber • Sun Do • Netherrealm: Kronika's Keep Other realms: Edenia • The Hourglass
Objects
Amulet of Shinnok • Razor-Rimmed Hat • Wrath Hammer
