Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge - Characters & Cast

His primary motivation is to avenge the brutal murder of his wife, son, and clan, whom he believes were killed by Sub-Zero.

Hanzo Hasashi begins as a peaceful family man and clan leader. After being brutally murdered along with his family, he is reborn in the Netherrealm as Scorpion, a vengeful specter consumed by rage. Initially driven solely by the desire to kill Sub-Zero, he operates as Quan Chi's pawn. His arc sees him slowly begin to question his path, culminating in his decision to save Liu Kang and ensure Earthrealm's victory, a choice that prioritizes the greater good over his personal vendetta. He achieves his revenge but also discovers the devastating truth of his manipulation, ending his journey by killing his true tormentor, Quan Chi.

To fulfill his destiny as the chosen champion and protect Earthrealm from being conquered by Outworld.

Liu Kang is introduced as the dedicated and disciplined champion of Earthrealm, trained by the Shaolin for the sole purpose of winning Mortal Kombat. He is noble and focused, carrying the weight of his realm on his shoulders. Throughout the tournament, he proves his skill and courage, defeating opponents like Kitana. Initially, he is nearly defeated by Goro, but after being saved by Scorpion, he is declared the champion. His arc is one of fulfilling his destiny, though not entirely through his own power, setting him up for a greater confrontation with Shao Kahn.

Initially, his motivation is fame and reviving his career. This shifts to survival and protecting his newfound allies after he understands the true nature of the tournament.

Johnny Cage starts as a washed-up, egocentric Hollywood actor who believes he's been brought to the island for a movie shoot. He is initially cowardly and serves as the film's primary comic relief. His arc involves a rude awakening to the reality of the tournament and the stakes involved. He is forced to rise to the occasion, moving from a self-absorbed celebrity to a genuine, albeit still wisecracking, hero who fights alongside Sonya and helps save Jax.

To capture the international criminal Kano and rescue her partner, Jax Briggs.

Sonya Blade is a tough, no-nonsense Special Forces lieutenant on a mission. She enters the tournament not to save the world, but to hunt down the Black Dragon crime boss, Kano, who is responsible for the presumed death of her partner, Jax. Her arc is one of grudgingly accepting the larger conflict while remaining focused on her personal mission. She forms a reluctant alliance with Johnny Cage and Liu Kang, eventually succeeding in her goal of confronting Kano and saving a wounded Jax.

To retrieve the Amulet of Shinnok to free his master from imprisonment, using Scorpion as his unwilling champion and tool.

Quan Chi is a powerful and cunning sorcerer from the Netherrealm. He is the architect of Scorpion's pain, having orchestrated the Shirai Ryu massacre while disguised as Sub-Zero to gain a powerful pawn. He presents himself as a benefactor to Hanzo, offering him a path to revenge. His arc is one of pure villainy and manipulation, using others to achieve his goal of freeing his master, Shinnok. He succeeds in his initial manipulation but is ultimately outsmarted and killed by his own creation, Scorpion, when the truth is revealed.