The majority of the Mortal Kombat characters belong to the Human race, although many of them possess superhuman abilities, such as the ability to control fire or turn invisible. Also, they have shown to possess strength, durability, and other physical characteristics that surpasses peak human levels. Most humans originate from the Earthrealm. Although they have been known to be found and originate from other realms, they are commonly called Earthrealmers. Generally, those who come from the other realms are those that possess the most supernatural powers and characteristics. Because they possess a soul, they were the target for Shao Kahn's extermination squad and Shang Tsung's soul devouring. The humans are responsible for repelling Outworld's forces and saving Earthrealm's existence.
Several factions exist within the human race, some of which have actually turned against Earthrealm and formed alliances with those from Outworld. The Lin Kuei are the most recognized faction within the human race, although they themselves possess superhuman qualities. The Outer World Investigation Agency actually formed from normal humans in an attempt to repel Shao Kahn from the Earthrealm after he invaded and killed many people. The main criminal factions are the Red Dragon (currently led by Mavado) and a renegade splinter group, the Black Dragon (formerly led by Kano and restarted by Kabal).
Many humans have been killed during Mortal Kombat, most notably Liu Kang, Johnny Cage (since retconned) and Hsu Hao. Some of their souls have fallen into the hands of Shang Tsung and his Soulnado, while others were able to regain their soul and live once again.
Notable Humans
- Johnny Cage
- Kano (deceased in 1st and 2nd timeline)
- Liu Kang (formerly Human and Revenant, currently God in 2nd and 3rd timelines)
- Raiden (currently in 3rd timeline, formerly God of Thunder in 2nd timeline)
- Scorpion (present version deceased in 2nd timeline, past currently Spectre in 2nd timeline, currently Human in 3rd timeline)
- Sub-Zero (currently, formerly a Cyborg in 2nd timeline, then Revenant also in 2nd timeline; also, Cryomancer in the 1st and 2nd timelines, Pyromancer in the 3rd timeline)
- Shang Tsung (deceased in 1st Timeline, determinant status in 2nd timeline, Outworlder in 3rd timeline)
- Sonya Blade (present version deceased in 2nd timeline, past currently alive)
- Jax Briggs (currently in 2nd timeline, formerly Revenant)
- Kung Lao (present version deceased in 2nd timeline, past currently alive)
- Noob Saibot (formerly Human/Cryomancer in 1st and 2nd timelines, currently Wraith in 1st and 2nd timelines)
- Cyrax (deceased, formerly Cyborg in 1st and 2nd timelines)
- Stryker (formerly in 2nd timeline, currently Revenant)
- Nightwolf (present version deceased in 2nd timeline, past currently alive)
- Kabal (formerly in 2nd timeline, currently Revenant)
- Sektor (deceased, formerly Cyborg in 1st and 2nd timeline)
- Smoke (formerly, Cyborg in 1st timeline, currently Revenant in 2nd timeline, currently Human in 3rd timeline)
- Kai
- Jarek
- Frost (formerly, currently Cyborg in 2nd timeline, also Cryomancer)
- Drahmin (formerly, currently Oni)
- Mavado (deceased in 2nd timeline)
- Hsu Hao (deceased in 2nd timeline)
- Kenshi
- Mokap
- Kira
- Kobra (presumably deceased in 2nd timeline)
- Shujinko
- Cassie Cage
- Tremor
- Jacqui Briggs
- Erron Black
- Kung Jin
- Takeda
Non-Canon
- Batman
- Captain Marvel
- Catwoman
- Deathstroke
- The Flash
- Freddy Krueger (formerly, currently Dream Demon)
- Green Lantern
- Homelander (formerly, currently Supe)
- Jason Voorhees (formerly, currently Revenant)
- The Joker
- Kratos (Demigod)
- Leatherface
- Lex Luthor
- Peacemaker
- Rambo
- RoboCop (formerly, currently Cyborg)
- Spawn (formerly, currently Hellspawn)
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