Sub-Zero (Mortal Kombat) facts for kids

A cosplayer dressed up as Sub-Zero.

Sub-Zero is a famous character from the Mortal Kombat video games. He is a fictional character, meaning he is made up and not real. Sub-Zero is known for his special powers to control ice and cold. He often wears a blue ninja-style outfit and a mask. He is one of the most popular characters in the Mortal Kombat universe.

Who is Sub-Zero?

Sub-Zero is a powerful warrior who belongs to a group called the Lin Kuei. They are a clan of assassins, which means they are trained fighters. Sub-Zero uses his ice powers to freeze his enemies and create weapons made of ice. There have been a few different characters named Sub-Zero in the Mortal Kombat story, but the most well-known one is named Kuai Liang.

His Amazing Ice Powers

Sub-Zero's main power is cryomancy, which is the ability to control ice and cold. He can:

• Shoot blasts of ice from his hands.
• Freeze his opponents solid.
• Create ice clones of himself to trick enemies.
• Make ice weapons like daggers or hammers.

These powers make him a very tough fighter in the Mortal Kombat games.

Where You Can See Him

Sub-Zero has been in almost every Mortal Kombat game since the very first one. He is a main character in the story and often plays an important role. Besides the main games, he has also appeared in other places:

• Guest Fighter: He was a special guest fighter in the game Injustice 2. This means he joined characters from another game series, like Raiden and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, for battles.
• Movies: Sub-Zero has also been in Mortal Kombat movies, bringing his icy powers to the big screen.

Who Plays Sub-Zero?

In the video games, different voice actors have given Sub-Zero his voice. Some of these include Steve Blum. In the movies, actors like Keith Cooke have played Sub-Zero, bringing the character to life.

Images for kids

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  John Tobias' original idea notes for the "Lin Kuei / Ninja" character that would become Sub-Zero

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  Keith Cooke as Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

See also

In Spanish: Sub-Zero para niños