The Lin Kuei were later forced into a partnership with Scorpion on orders from Shao Kahn, who believed that the combined strength of the two fighters would finally result in the death of Kung Lao after their individual failures. Sub-Zero being transformed into a cyborg is referenced during an interaction with Bane in. A red and yellow shader reference his fellow Lin Kuei clan members Sektor and Cyrax who were subjected to the cyberization of his clan known as the Cyber Initiative, with shaders being named. In Deception, Sub-Zero dons an ancient armor once worn by his Cryomancer ancestors. Ray Lloyd, a regional Karate champion, played the role for several years. Sub-Zero, in one incarnation or another, is the only character to have been playable in all Mortal Kombat games, with the exception of Mortal Kombat: Special Forces and Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition as well as the only character to have been playable in all of the original mainstream fighting games (other characters, such as Scorpion and Raiden, do appear in the updates for Mortal Kombat 3, but not in the original version). The brothers would then be trained as Lin Kuei assassins. The others are Klassic Scorpion and Klassic Ermac. Bi-Han appeared as Sub-Zero in the first Mortal Kombat tournament, while Kuai Liang went by the codename "Tundra". However, this is no longer canon. Sub-Zero makes a cameo appearance in the Malibu Comics series Battlewave epilogue, in which, wearing his MK3 attire, freeze a group of Lin Kuei while proclaiming the clan is corrupted and no more worthy of the services of Sub-Zero. Although he came close to victory, he was ultimately defeated and killed by Liu Kang (due to Kitana's previous advice) when he threw a bucket of water at Sub-Zero's freeze field, thus turning it to an icicle and piercing through him. Sub-Zero in his Cryomancer Variation is the only character with an uppercut that hits Mid rather than High. Must connect a number of hits before finishing with. Scorpion eve… Upon being freed from Quan Chi's control, he wears an outfit similar to his MK3 and MKDA appearances, but allowed his facial hair to grow out. He confronts Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, and Sonya Blade alongside Scorpion, and the two prepare to fight the trio before being incapacitated by Raiden. In Deception, now wearing the armor of his ancestors in addition to the Dragon Medallion from MK:DA, Sub-Zero's skin has become far more pale than a normal human's. Human/Cryomancer In Mortal Kombat Sub-Zero inspired the professional wrestling character known as Glacier in World Championship Wrestling. This means that it is unavoidable if the opponent does not block while ducking. Sub-Zero and his brother are mentioned in the short film Mortal Kombat: Rebirth, by Sonya Blade and Jax Briggs, in an attempt to gain Scorpion's trust, and get him to enter Shang Tsung's tournament. Despite not being a playable character in. After saving Liu Kang and Kitana from an assassination attempt by Smoke, he fights and is temporarily subdued by Scorpion. Ice Scepter (MK4, MKG)Kori Blade (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:U, MK:A, MKvsDCU, MK 2011, MKX, MK11)Cybernetic Weapons (MK 2011)Ice Daggers (MKX, MK11)Ice Hammer (MKX)Ice Pollaxe (MK11) Under his stewardship, the Lin Kuei would be reformed and rebuilt into a force for good. He is shown to be able to teleport in the, Sub-Zero is featured on the main cover art for, Sub-Zero appears as the first guest character in, This is the first game in which Sub-Zero's, This was more than likely taken from Scorpion's, Sub-Zero is the third character to have broken the 4th wall after, Although most of his assets were imported from. The Dragon Medallion has not just increased the power of his freezing ability, but it has also given him another source of chi to channel power from. General Information Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Like the others, his skin turned pale and his veins glowed yellow along with his eyes. Amplifying the attack has Sub-Zero hop and stomp down on the ground, causing additional spikes to appear, knocking the opponent off their feet for increased damage. In Mortal Kombat II(1993), the original Sub-Zero Bi-Han's place is taken by his younger brother Kuai Liang, who was originally known by the codename Tundra before assuming his elder brother's to honor him. Sub-Zero appeared in the cartoon Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm as one of the leading characters, in which he was voiced by Luke Perry from Beverly Hills 90210. In Mortal Kombat Armageddon, Sub-Zero's ninja outfit retains the scar, while his alternate outfit, his Deception armor does not, due to re-using models from two different games. Sub-Zero is one of two characters with more than 4 taunts in the Feats of Strength. After the timeline change, he originally features blue eyes, but these later turn white after he is revived by Raiden. Kuai Liang (Chinese language: 奎良; Wade-Giles: Kuài Liáng; meaning "Quick Cooling"), better known as Sub-Zero (绝对零度, "Absolute Zero")[1], Grandmaster (of the Lin Kuei), and formerly known as Tundra and briefly as the cyborg LK-52O, is the Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei assassin clan in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. To do so, he must fight his way throught Shao Kahn's tournament. Kuai Liang comes off as a menacing, stern, distant, and cold man who prefers to remain in the shadows, not unlike his elder brother. Kuai Liang would bear the name Sub-Zero in all future games, whereas Bi-Han would be resurrected as a wraith by Quan Chi and given the name Noob Saibot. He has even surpassed his (late) brother Bi-Han's freezing ability, whose ice can reach temperatures up to -500° Fahrenheit which is way below absolute zero. During Sub-Zero's Mortal Kombat (2011) arcade ending, a warrior in shadow can be seen performing the infamous Spine Rip fatality on another warrior. In the second timeline, revealed in the Mortal Kombat X comic series, it was Kano who created the scar. All juggle effects remain the same, as do attacks utilizing the weapon. This vast disparity caused the two siblings to disown one another, stating "we share blood, we are not brothers". The "Cyber" part of his name is not said by the announcer. His last important episode is Episode 5 (Old Friends Never Die) in which he is attacked by former friend Smoke, and is able to free his soul and later take on the Lin Kuei Grandmaster. The younger Sub-Zero also makes a brief appearance in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. By channeling his chi, Sub-Zero can use it to enhance the power behind his physical strikes and make them strong enough to send other combatants flying with each strike he lands on them. In sporadic appearances beginning with MK4, Sub-Zero bears a flexible ice sheet on his forearms, a sign of his growing power of cryomancy. He would later end the long standing rivalry between the Lin Kuei and Shirai Ryu after becoming Grandmaster and making peace with his rival Scorpion. It is believed this secretitive member of the Lin Kuei, a legenary clan of Chinese ninjas has traveled into the Outworld to again attempt an assassination of Shang Tsung. Weapons Since Deadly Alliance, Sub-Zero has appeared far older, while few, if any characters show signs of dramatic aging. They are descended from Cryomancers, an exiled Edenian race possessing the ability to generate and control ice. This idea may have been taken from his guest appearance in. Male In early versions of Mortal Kombat 4, Sub-Zero was able to draw a broadsword to use in battle. Kuai Liang made his playable debut in Mortal Kombat II as the younger brother of Bi-Han, who was the original Sub-Zero in the first Mortal Kombat game. In Defenders of the Realm, Sub-Zero is shown to grow weak and debilitated in hot environments. Gender Whether this character's naming convention was chosen to represent Sub-Zero's status as an Outworlder that was born in the Earthrealm or, alternatively, is merely a happy coincidence to the character is unknown. Sub-Zero's Klassic card is one of three Challenge Cards added to the Faction Wars store after its initial Challenge. Mortal Kombat IIMortal Kombat 3Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3Ultimate Mortal KombatMortal Kombat AdvanceMortal Kombat TrilogyMortal Kombat 4Mortal Kombat GoldMK: Deadly AllianceMK: Tournament Edition (cameo)MK: DeceptionMK: Shaolin MonksMK: UnchainedMK: ArmageddonMK vs. DC UniverseMortal Kombat (2011)Mortal Kombat XMortal Kombat X (Comic Series)Mortal Kombat MobileMortal Kombat 11 This is also the same for Kung Lao, Liu Kang, Kitana and Scorpion. Not only did these events turn Scorpion and Sub-Zero against each other in a stalemate battle, but the icy warrior was forced to become renegade, abandoning his clan. Originally, his human form was going to have the, This move could also be considered a variant of. He took his brother's former codename, Sub-Zero, as a means of honoring his brother. Sub-Zero can delay the activation, where he freezes himself, effectively turning the attack into a parry. This is possibly due to the amplifications his powers have undergone during the time, as in MK:DA, his arms became frozen over, and his scar turned blue as well as his hair graying. His outfit was similar to his earlier appearance, but twisted by the sensibilities of the Netherrealm, which included a steel spine-like decoration on his back and a more armored vest. Renders from Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks also give him white eyes. An ancestor of Sub-Zero, played by J. J. Perry, also appeared in the live-action TV series Mortal Kombat: Conquest, as a Lin Kuei assassin hired by Shang Tsung to defeat Kung Lao and retrieve from his home a magic crystal that had the ability to transport its keeper to other dimensions. The alternative Chinese characters for his name are "快涼", literally meaning "Fast and cool". Sub-Zero, along with Raiden and Reptile, has the weakest X-ray attack, dealing only 31% damage. If the opponent is frozen from the parry effect, Sub-Zero can cancel the attack which leaves the opponent open for any other attack. In the original timeline, he received it sometime prior to the events of Mortal Kombat 3. He is the only character with a Fatality that puts his opponent into a. [2] El personaje es un luchador formidable que posee la capacidad innata de controlar el hielo en muchas formas. However, as seen in Deception, the scar eventually faded away, possibly as a result of the Dragon Medallion's power. His grandmaster outfit seen in, Another reason for this could simply just be a character redesign specifically for the game, ignoring the consistency in his appearances in the past games as a result, similar to Scorpion's redesign for. Mortal Kombat 2 Sub-Zero v scorpion remix-2 copy by timothyba Mortal Kombat 2 Sub-Zero VS Reptile remix by isseiwild15 Mortal Kombat 2 Sub-Zero VS Reptile remix by Damian_711 Kuai Liang o anteriormente Bi-Han, más conocido como Sub-Zero, es un personaje ficticio de la saga de videojuegos Mortal Kombat.Sub-Zero es el personaje más popular en la serie de Mortal Kombat junto con Scorpion. The alliance quickly dissolved when people close to both warriors were killed. In Deadly Alliance, Deception and Armageddon, Sub-Zero used a large broadsword formed of solid ice called the "Kori Blade." He has the lightest frame of all cyborgs, going as far as to have his brain shown after a few strikes. 1 Mortal Kombat II 1.1 Special Moves 1.2 Finishers 2 Mortal Kombat 3 / Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 / Mortal Kombat Trilogy 2.1 Combos 2.2 Special Moves 2.3 Finishers 3 Mortal Kombat 4/Gold 3.1 Special Moves 3.2 Fatalities 4 Mortal Kombat 4 (GameBoy Color) 4.1 Special Moves 4.2 Fatality 5 Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance 5.1 Shotokan 5.2 … He was later killed by Sindel, with his soul afterwards being one of the many claimed by Quan Chi, who later restored him to his human form after deeming technology unreliable. This means that the, In Cyber Sub-Zero's moves list, under the enhanced attacks it will read, Cyber Sub-Zero is one of the only five characters that does not fight a good character in, Despite not being present in the original timeline, Cyber Sub-Zero received a. Cyber Sub-Zero's unit designation LK-52O, unlike the ones used by Sektor LK-9T9, Cyrax LK-4D4 and Smoke LK-7T2, has the two numbers before the letter rather than the number separating them. Unlike his previous appearance, he did not wear a hood, but still retained his mask. Upon his brother's death in the first tournament and Shang Tsung's survival, Kuai Liang is sent by the Lin Kuei to complete his brother's unfinished task, but is thwarted by Scorpion, who mistakes him for Bi-Han until he witnesses Liang spare an opponent's life; something Bi-Han was not known to do. Combat Characteristics (as Cyber Sub-Zero). ", Sub-Zero is similar to Taven in the regard that they both have a brother (Noob Saibot/Daegon) that became corrupted (Noob's descent into darkness/Daegon's influence from. Sub-Zero received 5,728 votes, but Scorpion won with 6,262 votes. Can not be performed an a frozen, airborne opponent. Like Cyrax, he has the ability to teleport by separating his limbs and reconfiguring at a different location. His primary shaders are named after himself, Kuai Liang, while a black shader is named after his fallen and corrupted brother, Bi-Han and his shadow. If the opponent attacks Sub-Zero while this is done, they will freeze in place. Kuai Liang subsequently joined Liu Kang, Raiden, and Earthrealm's other defenders in the struggle against Shao Kahn. Sub-Zero is the only character whose X-Ray attack does not break or damage any bones. His scar is still featured prominently. His scar also changes blue, and eventually fades from his face entirely. Afterwards Sub-Zero disappears, and is not seen again for the remainder of the movie. In MK4, he wore the traditional uniform his brother wore, but again wears an updated version of his MK3 outfit in Deadly Alliance featuring Chinese characters. This aesthetic choice was carried over into MKX with his Cryomancer variation and in his guest appearance in Injustice 2, and can alternate between this and normal looking arms. Sub-Zero also has the option to cancel the attack, though it can only be done once it is turned into a parry. When filming Mortal Kombat 3, the unmasked Sub-Zero costume was red, as shown in the Mortal Kombat history section featured in Deadly Alliance, due to the photo capture technology used to recolor character sprites. In this, he is portrayed as the younger brother of Bi-Han without morals or honor, using Scorpion's son, Jubei, as bait to attempt to lure him into an ambush. Here, Sonya Blade tells Hanzo Hasashi that if he joins the tournament, he will get the opportunity to kill Sub-Zero. Being descended from a race of Outworld inhabitants known as Cryomancers, Kuai Liang has the innate ability to control ice in many forms. As a member of the Lin Kuei, Sub-Zero has attained a great degree of skill in many forms of hand-to-hand combat. Also, when Cyber Sub-Zero's slaving protocols are disengaged, the electronic readout shows that his brain function was lowered. A green shader is a reference to the first secret male ninja in the. Sub-Zero is one of the many combatants capable of teleporting by turning his body into ice and reforming his physical form of flesh and blood in another location. In both timelines, the younger Sub-Zero defeated and killed Sektor, becoming the new Lin Kuei Grandmaster in the process. Sub-Zero as Cyber Sub-Zero is currently the only Cyborg Revenant to be created. Sub-Zero is one of the few characters that actually refers to Noob Saibot as Bi-Han. Such ice constructs include swords, daggers, hammers, axes, spears, shields, walls, spikes, statues and more. As a cyborg, Sub-Zero's natural strength is further enhanced through cybernetics. He is one of the few combatants who can manipulate chi, the life energy of a martial artist. Cyber Sub-Zero replace Smoke, as a Cyborg, in the Second Timeline : Smoke was saved by Raiden from the Cyber Lin Kuei, but Sub-Zero was turned into a Cyborg against his will instead. Sub-Zero To unlock Cyber Sub-Zero, the player needs to defeat him in Chapter 13 of. Slide :   Back + Back + High and Low Kick, Ice Shatter :   Forward + Forward + Down + High Kick (sweep), Then Forward + Down + Forward + Forward + High Punch, Ice Grenade : Hold Low Punch, Back + Back + Down + Forward + release, Stage Fatality :  Down + Forward + Forward + Block (while close), Friendship : Back + Back + Down + High Kick (anywhere), Babality :  Down + Back + Back + High Kick (anywhere). His number also resembles the initials in his name S(5) and Z(2). Around Deadly Alliance, he is depicted with slight wrinkles and graying hair, which has begun to bald around the time of Deception. 'Mortal Kombat X': Kombat Class - Blue Steel Sub-Zero. Kuai Liang However, Kuai Liang is more serious, disciplined, humane, and honorable than Bi-Han ever was. Sub-Zero, along with Shao Kahn, cameo during Scorpion's intro in the game where Scorpion appears as a playable guest character. Sub-Zero is currently the only character to change from two different Revenant forms before returning to Human form. On rare occasions, the text remains on the screen even when the Brutality text appears on the screen as well. He has created many different kinds of ice constructs for offense and defense. Since Mortal Kombat 3, Sub-Zero has had a scar running from his forehead across his right eye, but in the early arcade version of Mortal Kombat 4 and Deadly Alliance, this was forgotten, each time leading to speculations that his older brother had returned. The second Sub-Zero is revealed to be Kuai Liang and Bi-Han's Grandfather, the first Sub-Zero, where Kuai Liang fights to truly earn the mantle of, Kuai Liang and Noob Saibot are the only klassic trilogy era-based fighters in, When interacting with Raiden, Raiden discuss about a dream he had, which Sub-Zero will reply with "of a, It is further referenced in an interaction with. Games Although Sub-Zero originally had blue eyes, they turned white after obtaining the Dragon Medallion. Must connect a number of hits before finishing with an amplified. In MK 2011 Sub-Zero was turned into a cyborg by the Lin Kuei after being captured, because of this his cyber form looked similar to Sektor and Cyrax, but his dominant color was blue and his head looked different. He is naturally used to the cold temperatures of his turf and is able to resist other Cryomancers' freezing abilities as shown in the Mortal Kombat X comic series where Frost fails to freeze Sub-Zero's arms. Sub-Zero no longer has the scar in Mortal Kombat (2011), having not received it in the alternate timeline, though he later receives a similar facial scar after being cut by Kano in the Mortal Kombat X comic. Mortal Kombat 2 at IGN: walkthroughs, items, maps, video tips, and strategies Origin The names of his shaders reference events or characters connected to him throughout the. In the N64 version of Mortal Kombat Trilogy, the unmasked Sub-Zero was nowhere to be found, due to the N64's lack of ROM space of the cartridge, though the ninja Sub-Zero is still present. What happens to him is unknown, but it is implied he was killed by Scorpion. In his case, he is the enigmatic hero who shows up to aid the protagonists when needed. [2]. As Liu Kang rushes to the assistance of Sub-Zero, Scorpion teleports away from the battle, with Kitana as his captive. This same sword was also used by Scorpion in the same game. Real Name Both are blue garbed warriors who, at different times, have used the codename "Sub-Zero", and both are members of the Lin Kuei. The other is. Earthrealm (China) Sub-Zero can change his Ice Hammer to an Ice Axe, this only being achievable if his weapon is changed to Aftermath Set weapon or his Legendary Multiverse item which turns it into a battle axe. In Mortal Kombat: Deception, his scar seems to have faded to the point where it can no longer be seen. Kuai Liang's strong moral principles have also brought him into conflict with his own clan. His deadly ability to freeze comes from the process of him absorbing the air around him and storing it before releasing it as a cold substance or simply lowering the temperature of the surrounding air to create ice constructs. Sub-Zero has to prove he was trustworthy in the first episode of the series (Kombat Begins Again), since his status as a Lin Kuei traitor cast a shadow of doubt over his intentions, especially with Sonya, who takes longer to be convinced. This is because he was transformed into a Revenant as a Cyborg in. We encourage you to read our updated PRIVACY POLICY and COOKIE POLICY. Sub-Zero was portrayed by Keith Cooke, who appeared as Reptile in the first movie. Sub-Zero also killed a Grandmaster who attempted to bar him from meeting his original family from before his Lin Kuei days. The PlayStation, PC and Sega Saturn versions of MK Trilogy had two different forms of Sub-Zero with the correct movesets. A shader representing his own cyber form is obtainable as well. Unlike the other Cyborgs, Cyber Sub-Zero's blood is blue instead of black ; there is no in-game explanation for why that is, but the assumption can be made that it is likely some kind of refrigerant. Mortal Kombat Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Fighting Styles This is likely depicting Scorpion's death by the original Sub-Zero, Bi-Han, in the Shaolin Temple. He entered the second Mortal Kombat with only one goal in mind: hunting down his brother's killer. Aside from flash-freezing opponents, Sub-Zero also has the ability to instantly conjure up an ice statue of himself to act as both a scapegoat and a 'landmine' of sorts as any who touch it instantly flash freeze. During a mirror match, one of the Sub-Zeros will reveal that they Bi-Han who had finally been freed from Quan Chi, however the other Sub-Zero will state they are actually Shang Tsung in disguise. While he can fire ice blasts in an instant from his chest cavity, he still performs the charging motion subconsciously to help focus his power. 3. When Sub-Zero failed to return from the Shaolin tournament and rumor of Shang Tsung's survival reached the Lin Kuei clan, they immediately sent another assassin to complete the task. While "Liáng" is a fairly common first name in mainland China (direct translation = "Good"), "Kuí" as a last name/surname establishes the person as a "foreigner from another kingdom" to China (as the name originated from either Mongolia or from the Manchu). Sub-Zero's Klassic Card is the only card in the game that performs both special attacks for his Special 2, as his Passive alternates both attacks for the Special 2 for a chain attack. Shotokan (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:U, MK:A)Dragon (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:U) Their father was a secret operative for the Lin Kuei in the United States, eventually taking both sons back with him to China, against their mother's wishes. It is believed that Sub-Zero was unmasked in Mortal Kombat 3 to give him an identity of his own. After Bi-Han was murdered by Scorpion, Kuai Liang swore to avenge him. Portrayers Like with the original, Sub-Zero can dodge incoming attacks if this is timed right. Around Mortal Kombat 3, Sub-Zero was given a scar over his right eye to help differentiate himself from his older brother. While he has lost the ability to make ice clones, he is instead given the ability to flash-freeze himself temporarily, passing the freeze to melee attackers for a quick counterattack. Additionally in his guest appearance in Injustice 2, a frost aura comes from Sub-Zero's hands, a trait that also carries over to Mortal Kombat 11. He still retains his old cryomancy powers and wields the same skill he had when he was human, but these have been translated into a fighting style especially suited for his unique frame, taking attributes from both his original form and Cyrax.