It's no news that one of the greatest fighting games of all time is Mortal Kombat. The game, created by Midway Games and later acquired by Warner Bros, caused a stir in arcades and then on consoles. In 2021, a movie of the franchise was released and was very successful, despite the poor track record of movies about fighting games, such as Street Fighter. Its most recent version, MK 1, was a success and brought many new players into the world of Mortal Kombat.
Whether you're a veteran player or not, you've probably wondered which are the strongest characters in Mortal Kombat. Today we're going to answer your question by bringing you a list of the 7 most powerful characters in the universe in order of strength. Do you want to know who they are right away? Then follow the list!
Cetrion
When we talk about the most powerful fighters in Mortal Kombat, it's normal for many of the names here not to be recognized by those who have only played the classics of the franchise. This is because, in the latest games, the level of power has risen exponentially, bringing even ancient gods into play.
Cetrion is one such case, the ancestral goddess of life, virtue and light is incomparably stronger than more famous characters like Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Being an entity, she can survive even without a head. In addition, the goddess has control over all the elements of nature, although she is closest to the earth.
Kronika
Introduced in the same game as Cetrion, Mortal Kombat 11Kronika is the mother of the previous goddess. Because she is the deity of time, she can control it at will, even summoning individuals from different moments in the past or future. In addition, Kronika manipulates energy and sand, incorporating these characteristics into her attacks.
The only reason MK 11's antagonist isn't further down the list of Mortal Kombat's strongest characters is that she isn't omnipotent. In order to use her powers, Kronika needed a source of energy, such as her crown. Known as the architect of fate, if she didn't have this limitation, she would probably be one of the 3 strongest characters in Mortal Kombat.
Fire God Liu Kang
Finally a character that the entire Mortal Kombat fanbase recognizes, but this isn't his classic version. Fire God Liu Kang is a fusion of Raiden and Liu Kang, who appeared after Kronika discovered Raiden's plans.
This version of Liu Kang is fifth on our list of the strongest Mortal Kombat characters, because it was he who defeated Kronika and Cetrion, both in direct, consecutive combat. For that reason alone, the god of fire has already secured his place on our list.
Onaga
Following on from our list of the most powerful characters in Mortal Kombat, we have an old acquaintance for fans of the game. The former Emperor of Exoterra was one of the main characters in Mortal Kombat: Deception, released in 2004. His successor, Shao Kahn, was only able to defeat him because he poisoned him, which just goes to show how feared and powerful Onaga was.
As a spirit, Onaga has the ability to revive the dead and thus has an army at his disposal whenever necessary. When Onaga returns, not even Shang Tsun, Quan Chi and Raiden fighting together can defeat him. Even using self-destruct magic, the three of them were unable to beat the former emperor, as he is resistant to all forms of magic.
Shinnok
In third place on our list of the strongest Mortal Kombat characters is another ancestral god, Shinnok. Son of Kronika and brother of Cetrion, the god of death is a famous antagonist of the franchise, having appeared for the first time in Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, released in 1997.
Since his first appearance, Shinnok has been known for using his abilities related to death control to defeat his opponents. Shinnok is one of the main enemies in the Mortal Kombat universe because he rules the underworld and cannot die.
Blaze
Our runner-up is an old acquaintance of Mortal Kombat fans. Blaze is one of the names on our list with the most appearances in games in the franchise, 8 in total. The entity made of fire and rock was created by Delia, a powerful sorceress with almost infinite control over the element of fire.
In Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Blaze organizes a tournament to wipe out most of the fighters in the universe. At the end of the tournament, Shao Kahn is the winner and defeats Blaze, taking his powers for himself. The franchise's main antagonist becomes so powerful that Raiden is forced to send a message to himself from the past, thus initiating the events of Mortal Kombat 11.
One Being
First on our list of the strongest Mortal Kombat characters is the creator of the franchise's kingdoms, One Being. It is said that at the beginning of everything there was only him and the Elder Gods. During this period, the supreme being fed on the essence of the elder gods, but they joined forces to defeat him. His consciousness was divided equally between the 6 realms and his power was separated into 6 relics, the so-called Kamidogu.
The aim of this entity is to unite the 6 realms so that it can once again exist as a single consciousness. Furthermore, it is said that the fighter who unites the 6 Kamidogu will have almost infinite power, making him one of the strongest characters in Mortal Kombat, perhaps even the strongest.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Which are the best characters to play in Mortal Kombat 9?
The strongest character in Mortal Kombat 2011 is, famously, Kabal. It's practically unanimous within the community that he is, without a doubt, the most powerful fighter in the game. Other strong characters are Kenshi and Sonya
Who is considered the most powerful fighter in Mortal Kombat X?
Unlike MK 9, Mortal Kombat X is a well-balanced game, so there are different opinions on who is the most powerful character in the game. Some of the strongest are: Ermac (Mystic), Alien (Acidic), Shinnok (Impostor) and Liu Kang (Dragon's Fire).
