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, also called Shao Kahn, Emperor Shao, or The Konqueror, is one of the main antagonists of the Mortal Kombat franchise. He was once the trusted advisor and right-hand to the ancient Dragon King Onaga as well as the protector of Outworld, until …

Years of toil molded Shao into a physical colossus and forged within him an iron will. And as his father promised, Shao became the perfect soldier. His brilliant tactic and relentless effort won Outworld many victories and him much fame.

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.

Mortal Kombat Trilogy: "Long ago, Shao Kahn rose to power in the Outworld, usurping the realm from Kitana's parents and taking Queen Sindel for his bride. Then she died. Now, centuries later...

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...

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.

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.

6 days ago · Sindel, wife of Jerrod (and mother to Kitana), was the Queen of a realm that lost 10 Mortal Kombat matches to Shao Kahn's dark legions. Sindel will be played by Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka, NCIS: Sydney).