Liu Kang is the main protagonist of the Malibu Comics series. Mortal Kombat (2011): "Orphaned at a very young age, Liu Kang was raised by Shaolin monks, who taught him the way of the spiritual warrior. We track the millions of LoL games played every day to gather champion stats, matchups, builds & summoner rankings, as well as champion stats, popularity, … He is one of Earthrealm's greatest warriors, having defeated many to prove his valor. This design is one of the most consistent in the series. He is said to be one of the Great Kung Lao's last descendants through various media (a trading card, the first film, etc.) I'm going to a local tourney on Thursday playing Erron Black (Outlaw mostly, but I'm working on Gunslinger since the buffs,) and I wanted to know if you guys have any incite on the D'vorah (venomous) and Liu Kang (Flame Fist) matchups. Kang attempted to execute Stryker with his own weapon but Kung Lao intervened yet again, disarming the rogue monk with his hat toss. They soon recognized his potential as a contender for the Mortal Kombat tournament and rigorously trained him for this task. The only 2 players that may give me a run for my money play those characters. In his default "what-if" form, he has aged significantly like most other characters; his hair the same length as it is as a revenant, but now grey from aging and styled slightly different. In Mortal Kombat no comments yet. Watch Queue Queue. Then Jax didn't hestitate either and leapt through with courage." Liu Kang's Costume. Liu Kang Liu Kang's Arcade outfit is never seen in the Story Mode. Continually learning the matchup better. Liu Kang's Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath tier match ups. In Shaolin Monks, the form is also revealed to have fire-breathing capabilities, most likely associated with his ability to use fire. It's VITAL to learn that part of the match-up. Liu Kang VS Jago (Mortal Kombat VS Killer Instinct) Admittedly, I don't have much to say for this matchup. The Shaolin monk has often served as the de facto protagonist of the series, and it looks like he’ll play a prominent role in the reboot as well – albeit likely a smaller one alongside Cole, Scorpion and Sub-Zero. For Mortal Kombat 11 on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "People are saying Johnny is top tier because of his matchups" - Page 2. She just can't cross the floor fast enough or with an armored attack. If you're under pressure block low and react to overheads. save. Watch Queue Queue From MKII and onward, he is depicted with shaggy black hair, a red headband, spiked gauntlets, red and black kung fu pants, and kung fu slippers; still keeping his upper body bare (with the exception Mortal Kombat 4 where he has a tank top). Kang overcame the pain and fought Stryker up close, dodging all of his handgun's shots and even stole the weapon before proceeding to bash Stryker's head with the butt of the weapon. Don't get caught by the d4 into bug spray shenanigans. Both would make for some awesome hand-to-hand potential, which is heavily valued if you like fighting game matchups on DB like I do. Liu Kang (Dragon's Fire)'s Mortal Kombat XL tier match ups. As a reanimated corpse, Liu Kang is incapable of human speech but still retains all of his combat knowledge. Blaze vs Starfire (Sonic the Hedgehog vs DC) 96 105. He can shrug off lethal blows such as a broken neck and can no longer feel any pain inflicted on him. In the first entry in the series, Liu Kang was shown to be non-violent, in that his finisher did not graphically kill the opponent. His story is mostly intact (he being an Order of Light monk out to restore the tournament to their righteous owners), though in the comics he is not the chosen one to defeat Goro, the role instead falls on a character created exclusively for the comics: the twin monk brothers Sing and Sang, which are capable of fusing their bodies and minds into one being, Siang. Liu Kang is one of the most popular and accessible characters in the series. Because these chains seem to have appeared arbitrarily to give Zombie Kang a more 'dark' feel, many fans demanded a canonical explanation for why the character has them. This attack does a good 7% chunk dmg and when fully executed is a low with great range and knockdown. But of course, Jago is definitely the more ideal opponent for Liu Kang, especially since Iron Fist has Po. This video is unavailable. He is depicted as a zombie in Mortal Kombat: Deception. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Raiden nodded at Johnny's words and eventually sighed. He also wears a red and black vest with a black dragon decal. Reply. It is suggested that Kang meditates regularly in order to keep increasing strength as well as maintain it. Resides General Information Speaking of who Liu Kang should fight, he's got two good opponents, those being Jago and Iron Fist. D'Vorah is really scary once she gets going but if you get a knockdown you can really ride the momentum, which is one thing Erron is good at. This form has wings, but he is not shown flying with them. Liu Kang is unique in that he has his own voice files in each game he has appeared in, which consist of 'kiai', a shouting technique that serves to maximize the force of the user's attacks. On paper, acid spray is punishable but you have to time it right or it isn't. Match-up/Strategy. He has also inherited Raiden's command over lightning and thunder as well as the ability to fly. Liu Kang possesses incredible agility, acrobatic skill and martial arts, though the latter is more common. good luck. D'vorah and Liu Kang matchup knowledge? Liu Kang is granted Raiden's status in his MK 2011 ending. As a general rule block low against liu, his only overhead that leads into a combo is 114, and you willl be able to react to the 11. unless its dragons fire, dragon fire can ex the bicycle kicks for an overhead that ground bounces into an extended combo, this too can be seen. But are there any other bad matchups for Cetrion? 'Mortal Kombat X' Kombat Class - Liu Kang. This was integrated into the games from MK4 onward. The following series Battlewave states Liu Kang won the first tournament, which happened after Blood & Thunder ended and is never shown in any comic, after defeating Goro. Liu Kang's Fist of Flame Fatality that he used on Shao Kahn at the Colosseum during Story Mode. His alternate outfits are "Tournament" & "MK1", one which was based off his MK 2011 alternate costume's appearance, the other being a reimagining of his classic appearance from Mortal Kombat II. to start a conversation with an annoyed Raiden. Liu Kang retained his personality as a zombie, as he still had his trademark yells. If he throws a lot of fireballs, position yourself so you can get him with EX slide and time it right when his throw animation starts. Even though in other media he's the main protagonist, the animated series focuses on a group of heroes instead of just one, leaving him to reprise important roles on few episodes. Liu Kang is one of the lead characters in the animated series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm. The guilt of his brother's death provides Kang's primary motivation for competing in the Mortal Kombat tournament. If your opponent is using flame fist remember that fbf4xxdd1ex isn't a true block string. He was never truly restored to life until MKvsDCU, which ignored the event of his death. This human form in Deception and Armageddon depicts Liu Kang prior to his death or if he was still human. Two weeks later, Liu Kang is drinking himself into a stupor in Macau when he gets into a fight with some thugs, and while he brutally dispatches most of them, the last one gets the upper hand and is pummeling Kang senselessly before Kung Lao intervenes. His physical appearance is altered once more, with longer hair and a more well-rounded physique. B2 is one of the best overheads in the game in my opinion considering it's range and speed. Disciple et descendant de Great Kung Lao, ce moine Shaolin de 24 ans appartenant au Lotus Blanc avait été entrainé par Bo' Rai Cho. So I thought Liu Kang is just a bad matchup for Cetrion. Best Match. Il s'illustra en battant Shang Tsung lors du premier tournoi en utilisant le \"flying kick\" ou coup de pied volant. Shortly after, the dragon breathes a large amount of fire on the current opponent, knocking them to the ground and applying a Fire damage-over-time effect to the opponent and their tagged-out teammates. He appears to have some degree of control over it as the fireballs sometimes form dragon-like shapes, and has even used the element for finishers as well. The season ends as the two stare each other down. Another changed aspect is that he works in Chicago as an architect, having left the Order of Light before the events of the first series. Liu Kang has found a nemesis in the traitorous Shang Tsung, a sorcerer who he has defeated on numerous occasions. At this, Kang agreed to fight for Outworld. EDIT: After taking /u/Enex's advice and using reversal mode, 112 connects with the best punish I can find being 112 21122 into sand grab whenever when ever he does the flying dragon kick at close to medium range. When she watch her habits and when you read a ground swarm run up and knock her down. Let's get started with an old favorite of mine. Having used it to steal his past self's soul in order to strengthen himself even further. Une fois son entraînement terminé, Liu Kang rejoignit la Société secrète du Lotus Blanc, organisation crée par Raiden rassemblant les meilleurs guerriers de l'EarthRealm. If she gets pressure on you block the best you can and don't get impatient. Also against Liu Kang if he's playing flame fist, you don't have to respect the flame fist power up thing unless it's EXed, try and read it then poke out of it with d1. I then waited for Johnny Cage but looked back in dread to see he was attempting. That what's I get for 3 am redditing lol. However, it should be noted that while Liu Kang has been an important character to the series, both Scorpion and Sub-Zero could also be potential mascots, though no official statement has been made by the developers. He typically has pale white skin to match this. share. However, starting with Mortal Kombat II, he was given gory Fatalities as he was depicted as a renegade monk who had "strong Shaolin beliefs, but was no longer a part of the Shaolin monks". By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Mortal Kombat Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Jade appears as his secondary love-interest, and Nightwolf helps him learn to master his Animality. /r/MortalKombat is the developer supported, kommunity-run subreddit for the Mortal Kombat franchise. if he is flame fist, stay at about mid to long range. hide. At first, the former monk refused, claiming he still fought for Earthrealm, but Shang Tsung appeals to Liu Kang's hatred of the evils of Earthrealm's populace and his growing animosity at Kung Lao for abandoning him. ", Liu Kang has been in every major game but not every spin-off. Liu Kang deals double damage upon Onaga in Mortal Kombat: Deception, a bonus granted by the developers for the difficulty of unlocking him. Front Punch: 1 Back Punch: 2 Front Kick: 3 Back Kick: 4 Uppercut: Down + 2 Strong Fist: Back + 1 Face Jab: Forward + 1 Gut Strike: Back + 2 Knee Bash: Forward + 2 Shaolin Heel: Forward + 3 Knee Kick: Back + 3 Shin Kick: Forward + 4 Sweep: Back + 4 Throw (Away): Throw Throw (Towards): Forward + Throw Dragon Stance: Down, Back, 2 Final Act: 1 (From Dragon Stance) She has a lot of plus frames in her pressure, assuming he's playing swarm queen. r/Mortal Kombat is the biggest Mortal Kombat fan resource on the internet, covering a wide range of MK culture and a premier destination for Mortal Kombat gameplay discussion, both casual and competitive! He wields two Houan chains that can quickly age people to death if they are caught by its hooks. The wrestler Human Tornado uses a move he calls the Liu Kang Kick in homage to the character. Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up. hide. The other was. Be the first to share what you think! It only hits on one side though so go for crossup meaty pressure after the knockdown and then you can mix her up. His hair has grown past shoulder length and keeps it tied like a ponytail. Ho Sung Pak (MK, MKII)Eddie Wong (MK3, UMK3, MKT, MKAdvance)Joshua Y. Tsui (MK4, MKG)Robin Shou (both films)Brian Tochi/Marcelo Campos (Brazilian version) (DotR)Jon Valera, Carmichael Simon, Allen Sandoval, Michael Li (Live Tour)Jin Kim (MK:SM)Tom Choi (MKvsDCU, MK2011, MKX)Zero Kazama (MK HD Remake) Brian Tee (MKL)Matthew Yang King (MK11)Youngtax Lee (MK11) (model)Jordan Rodrigues (MKL:SR)Ludi Lin (2021 Film), —Liu Kang to Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat 11. Although Liu Kang appears in every main Mortal Kombat game, he is not playable in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, as he was killed by the Deadly Alliance. The only 2 players that may give me a run for my money play those characters. Besides his fiery projectiles, he has other abilities related to the element. Kang also appears to possess a degree of shapeshifting, able to transform himself into a Chinese dragon which includes a serpentine body with small arms. Can not be performed on a juggled opponent. Liu Kang is one of the few characters with more than one exclusive Equipment Card. Liu Kang (Chinese: 劉鋼; pinyin: Liú gāng or Chinese: 劉康; pinyin: Liú kāng) is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series from Midway Games, introduced as one of the original seven player characters in the 1992 first game as a Shaolin monk who enters the Mortal Kombat tournament to save Earthrealm (Earth). Shinnok (Impostor) - 4.7 Vote for tiers. At his debut, Liu Kang appeared to be among the many Bruce Lee pastiches; a man of Chinese origin with a bare chest, black pants and white sneakers. Vote for Liu Kang's tiers » Popularity. As of Mortal Kombat X, Liu Kang has become one of Quan Chi's Revenants and since has become a dark version of himself, twisted by the sensibilities of the Netherrealm. Several buttons must be pressed during the. In MK 2011, he is still zombified in the story mode intro that takes place at the aftermath of Armageddon until the new storyline begins, where he is once again human until his demise by the hands of Raiden. He and Kung Lao are the game's protagonists. Liu Kang (Flame Fist)'s Mortal Kombat XL tier match ups. Force her into moving to you. In MK 2011, Kang's appears with a red sash brandishing the Elder Gods' symbol instead of the belt. His zombie physiology allows him to quickly recover from lethal injuries and freely twist and contort his body whilst in combat. In Mortal Kombat 11, outside of the tournament, he wears a white Chinese short-sleeved shirt with black vest. Portrayers Now test the frames on acid spray to see what your options are. Pour le coup c'est pas un pb de remise en question, je passe mon temps à ça, me remttre en question sjr ce jeu. Liu Kang became a chef for a diner and proposed to his girlfriend, only for a robbery to take place the same day, with one of the robbers taking Molly hostage. 1 month ago. It was at the Academy that he was murdered by a Deadly Alliance of Shang with Quan Chi. He is often considered the greatest threat to the plans of Shang and his emperor, Shao Kahn. Shang was offering recruitment to Kang, urging him to fight for Outworld. In Episode 4, Skin Deep, he shows jealousy towards Rain, Kitana's old fiancee. Liu Kang has proven himself to be one of the most powerful characters in the series' span, emerging victorious from every Mortal Kombat tournament he's been involved in. [2]. his best pressure starter is going to be b12 into special (most likely fire fist) this move is highly useful as it breaks alot of armor and starts hitting mid, the weakness is that its relatively short range and you can usually poke them out far enough that they will miss if they try it. Triborg (Smoke) - 4.8 Vote for tiers. respect dvorahs frames, punish the bug spray if je holds it down long. Best Match. In the first movie, Liu Kang's brother Chan was killed by Shang Tsung. Try your best to react to the spray and don't just mash buttons because it won't work and will most likely make you get stuck further in the vortex. Gender Rias Gremory vs Panty Anarchy (Highschool DxD vs Panty & Stocking) 97 … He is predated only by Kim Dragon from, Liu Kang's official theme is titled, "Born in China. I always just try baiting him to use his unsafe moves (flying kick, dragon punch) by tossing sand grenades and blocking. The continual use of dragons and the MK logo in Liu Kang's techniques, his costumes in recent games, and recurring Fatalities (e.g. Dragon Sword (MK4, MKG)Nunchaku (MK:D, MK:U, MK:A, MK11)Houan Chains (MK:D, MK:U, MK:A) He is referred to as the "Immortal Champion of Mortal Kombat" in later games, and his ending in Mortal Kombat: Deception has him again assuming the role upon his restoration to life.