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An example of a typical walking cane.
A walking cane is a device that is used primarily to aid with walking, provide postural stability or support, or assist in maintaining a good posture, but some designs also serve as a fashion accessory, or are used for self-defense. There are a few martial arts such as the Korean Hapkido, the British Bartitsu, and the French Savate & Canne, that utilize the walking cane as a potentially deadly weapon.
In Mortal Kombat
In Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, the Joker wields a cane for cosmetic purposes but never uses one during gameplay.
In Mortal Kombat X, Bo' Rai Cho utilizes a collapsible cane in his Bartitsu Variation, gaining new special attacks and combos utilizing the cane. He also gains the legendary Flying Kick that he taught Liu Kang, using his cane to propel himself at the opponent.
With his return to the Mortal Kombat franchise, the Joker now utilizes a cane as his primary weapon in his guest appearance in Mortal Kombat 11. The cane, spelled as Kane, is one of his Gear items and can be customized through the game's Kustomization. He continues to use a cane in his appearance in Mortal Kombat Mobile.
Trivia
- Some of the gear options for Joker's Kanes being crowbars is a reference to the Death in The Family, in which Joker beats Jason Todd to near death with the use of a crowbar.
- This is also referenced in his Fatal Blow as well as the special move Birdboy Beatdown.
- When previewing Joker's cane in the Kustomization, an ad will appear at the bottom right of the screen, the ad contains a reference to the 1989 Batman movie.