In MK 2011, he uses the Soul Steal to morph into his opponent. In Deadly Alliance, he can morph into anyone on the Game Boy Advance ports only. In the Amiga versions of Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II, Tsung's morph is limited to that of the character he is fighting against. (Although in Mortal Kombat II, as a fatality, he could briefly morph into Kintaro to punch the opponent in half.) In Trilogy, he could morph into anyone in the PSX, Saturn, and PC versions only. In the second and third games, he couldn't morph into the bosses. Morphing: Shang Tsung assumes the shape of anyone in the game.He can also use his element of fire for sorcery and black magic, such as his ability to create portals as seen in Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks.Įarly concept sketches of Shang Tsung for Mortal Kombat II revealed that he had a hidden, demonic form.Īdditionally, Shang possesses knowledge of genetics, having created such biological abominations as Mileena and Meat in his Flesh Pits. DC Universe, Shang Tsung could teleport using pools of fire. In addition to his projectiles, he has the ability to create a giant cobra of fire that easily defeated Raiden (as seen in Deception's opening cinematic). Like his rival, Liu Kang, he is associated with the element of fire, able to fire flaming skull-shaped projectiles at his opponent. It would appear that he, when paired with Quan Chi, was able to defeat the Thunder God of Earth, Raiden. As a sorcerer, Shang Tsung wields incredible black magic, most of it provided by Shao Kahn though after the third and second tournaments, this is no longer the case. Shang Tsung is not required to steal a person's soul in order to morph into them, as he took on the form of Kung Lao to sneak up on Liu Kang. The change is more than skin deep as he has access to their memories and powers as well. However, due to his ability to absorb souls, he has also discovered an unforeseen side effect, granting him the ability to shapeshift into the people whose souls he has taken. Should Tsung go on without souls, his body will rapidly age, wither, and eventually die. Shang Tsung's primary objective is to find an infinite source of souls on which to thrive indefinitely. The curse forcibly decreases his lifespan, unless he takes the souls of others to replenish himself. File:Early shangtsung.jpgĮarly Shang Tsung's design by John Tobias Combat characteristics Powers and abilities Īs mentioned above, Shang Tsung was cursed by mysterious entities identified only as his gods. He used a staff and had the look of an ancient Chinese royal. Originally his name was intended to be Shang Lao. Shang Tsung is based off of Lo Pan from Big Trouble in Little China. Interestingly, he is depicted with pupils, having brown eyes. In Deadly Alliance and beyond, he wears a heavy red uniform. In both MKII and MK3, he wore yellow and black clothes. As with his older persona, he shares featureless white eyes. His skin returns to a natural tint and is depicted with long black hair. Since MKII, he regains his youth, though with varying degrees. He wore robes with shades of blue and yellow and had a katana holstered at his side at all times. His skin was pale with long, balding white hair, a beard and mustache, with dangling thin fingers and long fingernails. Shang Tsung initially had the appearance of a decrepit old man. Only Delia, Shinnok, Shao Kahn, and Quan Chi can match Shang Tsung's skills as a sorcerer.Īppearance File:MK3-13 Shang Tsung.png As such, he is able to move between realms without detection by the Elder Gods or local deities, an ability which has granted him many opportunities to commit atrocities over the centuries. Shang Tsung's allegiance to Shao Kahn granted him the status of a free roaming sorcerer. His nemesis is Liu Kang, but throughout his unnatural lifespan, he has earned the hatred of many others, including Kung Lao and Kenshi. Unlike the crude Shao Kahn, this bombast is a facade, disguising Tsung's true intellectual and mental sophistication. In the Mortal Kombat series, he is the epitome of cunning and decadence, as symbolized by his preference for lavish parties, grand palaces, and stylish clothing. 7.2 Mortal Kombat: Defender of the RealmĪ powerful, deadly sorcerer and a primary villain in the Mortal Kombat franchise, Shang Tsung is a shapeshifter who needs to consume souls in order to sustain his health and life.
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