Shao, also known as General Shao but more commonly known as Shao Kahn, is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. A powerful tyrant of the Outworld throne, he is one of the most celebrated villains in not only the fighting game genre, but the video game genre as a whole.

Shao Kahn is a fictional character and one of the main antagonists of the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. Depicted as emperor of the fictional realm Outworld, he is one of the franchise's primary villains.

Shao Kahn is the overarching antagonist of Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge and one of the two main antagonists (alongside Shinnok) of it's sequel Battle of the Realms.

Shao Kahn was believed dead, but in truth, he had merged with the despotic New God Darkseid, forming the monstrous abomination Dark Kahn, who sought to merge its progenitors realities and destroy them both.

Shao Kahn is one of the fighters and story characters in MK11. This page will contain Shao Kahn’s Fatalities, moves list, Brutalities and other important kombos.

Although Shao does not appear, he is mentioned during early events, revealing he and his forces have regrouped to overthrow Mileena's reign as Empress. As events transpire, including the timeline being invaded by a Titan variant of Havik, Liu …

Apr 8, 2019 · Despite his death, with Mortal Kombat 11 involving time travel across the history of the franchise, it has been revealed that Shao Kahn will play a role in the upcoming game and will likely harbor a grudge against both Raiden and Kotal.

Shao Kahn is one of the main antagonists of the Mortal Kombat series. He is the hegemonic ruler of Outworld who strives to dominate other realms. Shao Kahn (Mortal Kombat) Shao Kahn (2nd Timeline) General Shao - 3rd Timeline version Shao …

Journey through the Mortal Kombat series as we trace the evolution of the iconic villain, Shao Kahn. From his debut in 1993 to his latest roles in 2023, witness the rise, dominance, and...

Mar 17, 2025 · Our 'Mortal Kombat 2' exclusive first look reveals Johnny Cage, Kitana, Shao Kahn, and Scorpion's return. 'What I realized was go bigger, go bolder, don't hold back,' director Simon McQuoid tells EW.