Stats
56,558
105,719
39,123
120%
Specials
Spin Toss
10/10
Hat Toss
10/10
Head Trauma
10/10
Passive
Netherrealm Power
When using special attacks, Circle of Shadow Kung Lao has a 40% chance to get it free.
Team Passive
All Circle of Shadow teammates starts combat with 1.5 bar of power.
Circle of Shadow Characters do 10% more damage versus Strike Force Characters.
Circle of Shadow Characters do 10% more damage versus Strike Force Characters.
Role
Circle of Shadow Kung Lao enables an early special-attack plan and can conserve his own power through free-special triggers.
Strengths
Eligible teammates begin with resources for an opening sequence instead of building every bar through basic attacks.
Weaknesses
His free specials are probabilistic, so a reliable sequence must remain affordable without assuming the next attack costs nothing.
Best teams
Circle of Shadow allies with useful early specials exploit his starting power; Quan Chi adds recovery opportunities to their offensive rotations.
Where to use
Choose him when the first special sequence matters, then treat later free attacks as a bonus rather than guaranteed resource income.
Recommended Equipment
Equipment selected to fit this character’s mechanics, role and reliable everyday play.
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