Who Is Shang Tsung? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Shang Tsung is a Company-Licensed comic book character, with over 27 comic issue appearances. Shang Tsung is Shao Kahn's arch sorcerer. Originally from Earthrealm, Shang Tsung absorbs people's knowledge and prolongs his life by stealing and consuming the souls of his victims, Shang Tsung has played host to the last nine Mortal Kombat tournaments in Earthrealm, stacking the odds in favor of his master.

Who is Shang Tsung?

Origin An earthrealm native that discovered a portal to Outworld , Shang Tsung was captured and brought before Shao Kahn. Kahn was able to play on the darkness in Shang Tsung's soul and turn him to his side . Shang Tsung was taught the dark arts at the foot of Emperor Shao Kahn. Tsung leanred the art of stealing souls for power though this would cost him dearly. He became cursed to forever steal the souls of his enemies otherwise he would rapidly age and die. Though this curse gave him the unique power to shape shift into his defeated enemies and whoever he was able to sample a soul from. Pre Mortal Kombat Shang Tsung learned his arts from Emperor Shao Kahn and became his main liaison outside of Outworld. Shang had developed into an amazing fighter and a deadly sorcerer.

Key facts

Shang Tsung is of other origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 27 recorded issue appearances, Shang Tsung ranks among the most featured characters in comics.