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Shao Kahn
Mortal Kombat 11
Mortal Kombat 11

Shao Kahn

Shao Kahn (Shao Khan) is one of the first bosses in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. In the new parts of the series, he periodically becomes available as a regular playable character.Know more

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Win rate

48%(15-16)

Pick rate

0%

Total players

31

Statistics

The chart shows this character's most frequent matchups, and also the most favorable ones based on win rate.

Shao Kahn matchup chart

Win rate

0%100%
CharacterWin rateTotal usage
The Joker83 %6
Jacqui Briggs60 %5
Cetrion40 %5
Spawn25 %4
Kung Lao0 %3
Jade100 %2
Baraka100 %2
Kotal Kahn0 %1
Sub-Zero0 %1
Geras0 %1

Shao Kahn matchups

Matchups based on at least on 50 games.

Most played vs:

The Joker
The Joker

Wins-losses:

5-1 (83%)

Best vs:

Jade
Jade

Wins-losses:

2-0 (100%)

Worst vs:

Kung Lao
Kung Lao

Wins-losses:

0-3 (0%)

top Shao Kahn mains

PlayerGamesWinsLossesWin rate
76186%
52340%

Character abilities

  • Mobility: 5

  • Range: 8

  • Zoning: 3

  • Damage: 9

  • Grappling: 2

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Biography

Shao Kahn is one of the main negative characters in the Mortal Kombat series of games, the emperor of Outworld (his name is often misspelled, like Shao Kahn. In many respects, he has similarities with Asian generals of the Middle Ages (helmet and clothing), personifies evil in many manifestations. Kahn is known for his power as a god, extreme cruelty, and rudeness towards his enemies and towards allies, but he managed to rise above a simple commander solely due to his intellectual abilities. Shao Kahn's strengths are his enormous willpower to achieve his goals and his ability to organize, while his weaknesses are his arrogance and self-confidence.

First Appearance: Mortal Kombat II, 1993

Rivals

  • Sindel
  • Onaga
  • Kung Lao
  • Raiden
  • Liu Kang

Allies

  • Shang Tsung