Quan Chi

Quan Chi is a major antagonist in the Mortal Kombat series. He debuted in the animated series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm and made his first video game appearance in Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, later becoming a playable character in Mortal Kombat 4. Quan Chi is one of the most powerful sorcerers and necromancers in the Netherrealm, known for his cunning, ruthlessness, and opportunism. He often allies himself with anyone who can help him further his goals, and is infamous for his manipulative and deceptive nature, earning him the enmity of many, including Sub-Zero and Scorpion. He is a master of necromancy, able to reanimate the dead to serve him, and possesses various magical abilities like teleportation, soul stealing, and shapeshifting. Throughout the series, he has orchestrated numerous plots, including the murder of Scorpion's family and clan, and frequently collaborates with the fallen Elder God Shinnok. Quan Chi is characterized by his pale skin, bald head, red eyes, and ever-changing attire and tattoos across different games.