Mortal Kombat is one of the most popular fighting game series. With interesting stories, fun gameplay, and unique characters, it’s no surprise that people can’t get enough of it.
Of course, many people also know Mortal Kombat through the series of movies, but it is worth noting that many characters from the games never made it into the movie, simply because some of them are too weird to be included! They either have some strange moves, extra brutal finishers, or an unusual backstory. Some look odd, and some just don’t seem to fit in.
In this article, you’ll get to know nine of the weirdest characters from all Mortal Kombat games.
The Nine Weirdest Mortal Kombat Characters of All Time
Meat
As an escaped experiment, Meat doesn’t have much of a backstory. It is certainly one of the strangest characters, having one of his eyes hanging out of its socket. His body is the personification of one of Mortal Kombat’s brutal fatalities: Skinning the player alive.
He was initially just a “Skin” the player could wear, but later also turned into a playable character with some strange moves in later MK games.
Blaze
Blaze used to be a background character only before he became playable. He was called “Torch” by many before being introduced as “Blaze”.
Blaze is an elemental being. The name already gives it away: Blaze can control fire and everything related to it, like lava and heat.
Blaze is literally a hot character! He is also one of the most powerful beings in the series. He counts as a weird character because he is pretty different from all other characters.
Drahmin
Drahmin stands out because of his monster / oni appearance. He wears a mask that is meant to control his rage. Removing the mask unleashes certain attacks, which is part of his gameplay. Instead of a right arm, he has a large iron club.
He also fights with a sword that’s buried in his shoulder. A swarm of flies constantly surrounds him and is one of the reasons he is not a very popular character.
Bo’ Rai Cho
Bo’ Rai Cho is a character many people try and never use again. The way he fights is not only weird but also a little disgusting. By that, I don’t mean in the typical Mortal Kombat gut and gore way.
He is a master of the “Drunken Fist”. That means he’s at his best when drunk. Unfortunately, his drunken fighting includes a lot of puke and farting. His attacks include “Puke Puddle” and “Fart Cloud”.
The name is based on the Spanish word for drunk: Borracho. Players must ensure Bo’ Rai Cho stays drunk during the fight to unlock the best moves.
The Joker
The Joker, better known for his role as a supervillain in Batman, is a DLC character in Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe.
In addition to being a weird personality in general, the Joker has some disturbing fatality and brutality moves in the games. These highlight his weirdness in a rather fun way.
Baraka
Baraka looks like he escaped someone’s nightmares or the set of a new horror movie. His look differs slightly from game to game, but the basics are always the same. He has far too many sharp, long teeth and has swords or other sharp objects attached to his arms.
While his looks are weird, he is a powerful fighter.
Khameleon
No, this is not a spelling mistake. Khameleon (Female) is not to be confused with the character Chameleon (Male). Many people have never seen Khameleon. She was only part of two Mortal Kombat games, both Nintendo-exclusive.
The weird thing about her is that she has an interesting backstory related to the character Reptile, but it is basically hidden from most MK players.
D’vorah
D’vorah only became a playable character in MK 10. She is an intriguing but weird character. Her look is inspired by insects as she’s a member of the Kytinn, a race of insect-like humanoids.
One of her signature moves is the “Bug Blast”. She can also release a swarm of wasps or open her abdomen to let some insects out. All her moves are weird and unpleasant for people who don’t like insects much.
Mokap
Mokap’s name is a play on the word “Motion Capture”. If you’ve ever seen a behind-the-scenes clip from a movie where motion capture is used, you already know what Mokap looks like. He’s a motion capture actor who ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Fortunately, he knows much about martial arts, so he’s doing fine during MK fights.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Mortal Kombat Characters Are There?
Mortal Kombat has been around since 1992. Over the years, many MK games have been added to the series. While there are many recurring characters, new ones were frequently added. After the release of MK 11, there were 77 playable characters.
Who Is the Most Brutal Character in Mortal Kombat?
Now that you know who some of the weirdest MK characters are, you may wonder who the most brutal one is. There are quite a few characters that have extremely gruesome fatality moves. Baraka’s finisher from MK11 is hard to beat. It is called “Food for Thought”. During this finisher, Baraka rips off his opponent’s face, then rips off some more to get to the brain. Baraka stabs the brain and then starts eating it. You shouldn’t try that finisher after you just ate something.
Who Is the Most Popular Mortal Kombat Character?
The title “Most Popular MK Character” is often swapped between Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Scorpion usually holds on to the title a little longer. Raiden is also a fan favourite.
Final Thoughts
Of course, this list is quite subjective. Some people probably love one or the other of the characters mentioned above. Some players may think other characters are weirder, especially when you get down to the nitty-gritty and compare every move and finisher of all characters.
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