Stats
Specials
Passive
Shao Kahn gains Energy by accumulating 2 Bars of power. When it’s full, he can activate it to gain Axe Charge for 10 sec. During Axe Charge Special Attacks deal 20% of its damage to tagged-out opponents and become Pure Damage, ignoring opponent’s toughness and incoming damage reduction.
3 times per match while below 40% Health, activated Energy applies Dragon Charge for 10 sec. During Dragon Charge Shao Kahn gains Sneak Attacks, a 15% Speed boost, and heals 4% of his Max Health per second, but cannot use Special Attacks or Fatal Blow. Once per match, full Energy prevents death by triggering Dragon Charge, instantly restoring 20% Max Health instead of healing over time.
Team Passive
Outworld teammates receive bonus Toughness equal to 20% of Shao Kahn’s Attack.
Role
MK2 Movie Shao Kahn alternates an offensive Axe Charge with a low-health Dragon Charge. Build Energy and check health before activation because the resulting combat plan changes substantially.
Strengths
Axe Charge lets specials address toughness and incoming-damage reduction while reaching the bench. Dragon Charge instead offers a recovery and basic-attack window when health is low.
Weaknesses
Dragon Charge disables specials and Fatal Blow, so it cannot be used as if it were the offensive special window. Emergency death prevention requires full Energy and is limited.
Best teams
Outworld teammates receive Toughness based on Shao Kahn's Attack. Pair him with a fighter that can cover the periods when Energy is still building or the desired charge is unavailable.
Where to use
Use him against durable damage-reducing opponents with a prepared Axe Charge. At low health, reassess the next action before activation rather than committing power to a special that Dragon Charge will prohibit.
Recommended Equipment
Equipment selected to fit this character’s mechanics, role and reliable everyday play.
