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| NOTE: This article is about Hanzo Hasashi only, from the 1st and 2nd timeline, to see the new Scorpion of the Mortal Kombat 1 Timeline, see: Kuai Liang. Or, to see his Order of Darkness page, see: Dark Scorpion. |
| “ | Get over here! | „ |
| ~ Scorpion's famous catchphrase. |
| “ | Vengeance will be mine! | „ |
| ~ Scorpion's battlecry in Mortal Kombat (2011). |
| “ | People like to say they've been to Hell and back... I happen to know the way by heart. | „ |
| ~ Scorpion |
Hanzo Hasashi, better known as Scorpion, is one of the main protagonists of the Mortal Kombat franchise. He is also the mascot of the Mortal Kombat franchise.
Even though he has a neutral alignment, he has done some villainous acts. In Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, he allied with the Forces of Darkness to kill Taven and Daegon, due to having a grudge against the Elder Gods for "restoring" the Shirai Ryu members as undead monsters and not fully humans. He is also the former servant turned archenemy of Quan Chi.
Portrayals[]
- He has been voiced by Ed Boon (who also voiced Reiko in Mortal Kombat 4) throughout the whole franchise.
- In the original Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II, he was portrayed by Daniel Pesina, who also portrayed Sub-Zero, Reptile and Smoke in the same games.
- In Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Mortal Kombat 4, he was portrayed by John Turk, who also portrayed Sub-Zero, Reptile, Smoke, Ermac, Rain, Chameleon and Shang Tsung in the former game.
- In Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, he was portrayed by Sal Divita, who also portrayed Sektor, Cyrax and Smoke in Mortal Kombat 3.
- He was played by Chris Casamassa in the 1995 movie and by J.J. Perry in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.
- In Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm, he was voiced by Ron Perlman, who also voiced The Lich in Adventure Time, Sozin in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Clayface and Jax-Ur in the DC Animated Universe, Slade in Teen Titans, Deathstroke in Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Killer Croc, Bane and Rumor in The Batman, Wizard in Fantastic Four: The Animated Series, Warhok in Kim Possible, Kago in Tarzan II, the Stabbington Brothers in Tangled, Armaggon in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) and Bular in Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia.
- He was played by Chris Casamassa in Mortal Kombat: Conquest.
- He was voiced by Simeon Norfleet in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon.
- In Mortal Kombat: Legacy, he was played by Ian Anthony Dale, who also played Kazuya Mishima in the movie adaptation of Tekken.
- From Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe to Mortal Kombat X, he was voiced by Patrick Seitz, who also voiced Shao Kahn and Dark Kahn in the former game, Adamas and Kagemasa Toda in Record of Ragnarok, Dio Brando in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Endeavor in My Hero Academia, Kunzite in Sailor Moon, Franky in One Piece, Luke Valentine and the Captain in Hellsing Ultimate, Overlord in The Transformers: Titans Return and Dracula in Castlevania.
- From Mortal Kombat 11, he has been voiced by Ron Yuan.
- He was voiced by Patrick Seitz in the Mortal Kombat Legends movies.
- In the 2021 movie, he was played by Hiroyuki Sanada, who also played Shingen Yashida in The Wolverine, Kenji in Rush Hour 3, Akihiko in Avengers: Endgame, and Dumo the Sumo in Minions.
Appearance[]
Scorpion has been depicted in many different ways throughout the Mortal Kombat franchise, but is always portrayed in a yellow ninja outfit with black pants, belt, undershirt, a balaclava with a yellow faceplate overlapping it, and occasionally two crossed swords mounted on his back.
Scorpion unmasked is known as Inferno Scorpion. This design reappears in the Challenge Tower, fighting Kano in the Netherrealm. His costumes incorporate his namesake more and more with each game, especially his latest redesign. The hilts of his swords now resemble the stingers of scorpions, while his shoulder pads and mouthpiece are also molded after scorpions.
Biography[]
Birth[]
Scorpion, originally born Hanzo Hasashi of the Shirai Ryu clan, was one of its most skilled warriors. His exceptional prowess in combat earned him the name “Scorpion.”
Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero[]
Everything changed when Hanzo was assigned by the sorcerer Quan Chi to steal the Map of Elements from the Temple of the Order of Light. During the mission, he was slain by Sub-Zero, a warrior of the rival Lin Kuei clan. In his absence, Quan Chi betrayed him, massacring his family and the entire Shirai Ryu as payment to Sub-Zero. Hanzo’s soul descended into the Netherrealm, where he confronted Sub-Zero once more but was defeated again. Consumed by rage, he swore vengeance against Sub-Zero for the destruction of his clan and the loss of his loved ones.
Mortal Kombat (1992)[]
Two years later, Scorpion escaped the Netherrealm and returned to Earthrealm to enter Shang Tsung’s Mortal Kombat tournament. His goal was to find and slay Sub-Zero, avenging the destruction of his family and clan caused by Quan Chi’s deceit. At first, he was unable to confront his rival, but after Liu Kang defeated Goro, Scorpion seized the opportunity to strike. Catching Sub-Zero off guard, he killed him, believing his vengeance complete—after which his soul was drawn back into the Netherrealm.
Mortal Kombat II[]
While trapped in the Netherrealm, Scorpion learned of a new tournament organized by Shao Kahn, the ruler of Outworld. His rage reignited when he discovered that Sub-Zero had seemingly returned from the dead, unaware it was the slain warrior’s younger brother. Determined to finish what he had started, Scorpion entered Shao Kahn’s tournament. However, during one of Sub-Zero’s matches, he witnessed the Lin Kuei warrior spare an opponent’s life, which planted doubt in his mind. Eventually, Scorpion uncovered the truth—that this Sub-Zero was not his killer but the younger sibling who had inherited his brother’s mantle. Seeking redemption for his past actions, Scorpion vowed to protect this new Sub-Zero from harm.
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3[]
When Shao Kahn invaded Earthrealm and attempted to extend his conquest into the Netherrealm, his failure accidentally released Scorpion from confinement. Initially, Scorpion swore loyalty to no one. However, impressed by his combat prowess, Shao Kahn sought to enlist him among his warriors. The alliance was short-lived. Upon learning that Sub-Zero was among Earthrealm’s chosen defenders—and one of Shao Kahn’s intended victims—Scorpion turned against the emperor. Joining forces with Earthrealm’s warriors, he helped bring Shao Kahn’s downfall. With the threat ended, Scorpion returned to the Netherrealm once more.
Mortal Kombat 4[]
At some point, Quan Chi managed to deceive Scorpion into believing that the new Sub-Zero was responsible for the deaths of his wife and child. Blinded by vengeance, Scorpion swore to destroy Sub-Zero. However, just as he was about to strike the fatal blow, Quan Chi revealed the truth—that he himself had orchestrated the massacre in order to manipulate Scorpion and break his vow of protection. Enraged by the revelation, Scorpion turned on the sorcerer. When Quan Chi attempted to banish him back to the Netherrealm, Scorpion seized him and dragged them both into the infernal realm together.
Mortal Kombat: Deception[]
Scorpion’s first mission after his return was to stop Onaga before the Dragon King could conquer all the realms. He next appeared during the events of Konquest mode, before Onaga confronted Quan Chi to reclaim the Amulet. Acting on behalf of the Elder Gods, Scorpion challenged Shujinko but was ultimately defeated. According to his ending, Scorpion pursued Onaga across the realms to confront him; however, it remains uncertain whether their battle ever took place, as Shujinko is ultimately credited with Onaga’s defeat.
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon[]
Over time, Scorpion’s alliance with the Elder Gods crumbled. They had promised to resurrect the Shirai Ryu, along with his wife and son, but when they fulfilled this oath, his loved ones were revived as Hellspawn. Enraged by their betrayal, Scorpion swore revenge against the Elder Gods and sought to bring about Armageddon. When Armageddon was unleashed, he aligned himself with the Forces of Darkness.
In his non-canon ending, Scorpion defeated Blaze, and the resulting surge of power allowed him to truly restore his clan and family to life. However, his triumph was short-lived, as Quan Chi spitefully abducted his son. Scorpion and the reborn Shirai Ryu pursued the sorcerer once more. Eventually, Scorpion faced Sub-Zero one final time—only to be slain by his long-standing rival.
Alternate Timeline[]
Mortal Kombat 9 (2011)[]
Once a proud member of the Shirai Ryu—a ninja clan renowned for bringing Ninjitsu and other secret martial arts from China to Japan—Hanzo Hasashi lived peacefully with his wife and child. That peace ended when his entire clan, along with his family, was slaughtered by the sorcerer Quan Chi, who disguised himself as Sub-Zero of the rival Lin Kuei to frame him. Hanzo was killed in the attack but later resurrected by Quan Chi as his vengeful servant, becoming the wraith known as Scorpion.
During the first Mortal Kombat tournament, Raiden persuaded Scorpion to spare Sub-Zero’s life in exchange for the Elder Gods restoring the Shirai Ryu. However, Quan Chi manipulated Scorpion once more by revealing visions of his family’s murder, compelling him to kill Sub-Zero, whose real name was Bi-Han. As a consequence, Bi-Han’s younger brother, Kuai Liang—then known as Tundra—assumed the mantle of Sub-Zero earlier than in the original timeline. The younger Sub-Zero eventually defeated Scorpion, but before he could deliver the final blow, Lin Kuei warriors captured him under orders from their Grandmaster.
Mortal Kombat X[]
In Mortal Kombat X, set two years after the previous game, Scorpion remains under Quan Chi’s control. Raiden and his allies eventually succeed in restoring him, along with Kuai Liang and Jax, returning them fully to life and freeing them from the necromancer’s influence. Over the next two decades, the resurrected Hanzo Hasashi rebuilds the Shirai Ryu, transforming it into a clan devoted to the defense of Earthrealm. He also takes on a student, Takeda Takahashi—the son of his ally and fellow warrior, Kenshi.
Mortal Kombat 11[]
In Mortal Kombat 11, set two years after Mortal Kombat X and Shinnok’s defeat, Hanzo Hasashi leads the Shirai Ryu as its Grandmaster. When Kronika, the Keeper of Time, seeks to erase Raiden from existence, she summons a past version of the undead Scorpion to the present, offering to resurrect his clan and family in exchange for his allegiance.
Meanwhile, the present-day Hanzo allies with Sub-Zero to thwart Sektor’s plan to rebuild the Cyber Lin Kuei for Kronika’s army. Together, they destroy Sektor and uncover that he had also played a part in the massacre of the Shirai Ryu. As Kronika’s forces devastate Earthrealm’s defenses, Hanzo secures the aid of Kharon, the ferryman of souls, and ultimately convinces his younger self to forsake vengeance and side with Earthrealm.
However, Hanzo’s efforts come to an end when he is mortally wounded by D’Vorah. With his final breath, he implores his younger counterpart to live without hatred and fight for Earthrealm’s future. The younger Scorpion honors his dying wish and joins the combined forces of Earthrealm and Outworld to battle Kronika.
New Era[]
Mortal Kombat 1[]
Although Hanzo Hasashi is not the Scorpion of the New Era, the classic version of Scorpion appears outside the main story as a Kameo fighter.
Order of Darkness[]
- Main article: Scorpion (Order of Darkness)
Invasions[]
An alternate version of Hanzo Hasashi serves as the main antagonist of Invasions Season 1. Consumed by grief and rage after failing to find a timeline where he could save Harumi, he turns against the New Era itself. After Liu Kang’s champions prevent him from destroying it, Liu Kang chooses to show Hanzo mercy. The Fire God sends him to a timeline where he perished instead of Harumi, allowing her to take up the mantle of Scorpion. Together, Hanzo and Harumi stand united against threats such as Quan Chi and other evils within their world—granting the Scorpions a long-awaited happy ending.
Khaos Reigns[]
- Main article: Scorpion (Khaos Timeline)
This version of Scorpion is not Hanzo Hasashi but rather Kuai Liang.
Personality[]
Scorpion can best be described as the embodiment of vengeance and hatred. His vendetta against those who have wronged him is what drives pretty much all his motivations. His desire to get revenge is so huge that he will join any side good or evil for the sake of achieving his own goals but he is often seen serving a villain, especially Quan Chi, until he learned the truth about him. Even so, he, at least at first, showed more remorse for working for his family's true killer rather than the crimes he committed while under him.
While his ninja appearance and desire for revenge may make him seem completely villainous at first. in actuality he is not inherently evil. Scorpion is rather a morally neutral character as his own personal goals matter more to him than things like the fates of the realms and will serve any side with the singular personal hope of achieving them, but as a result, he often ends up doing either good or evil things depending on what side he serves, which often is the evil side. However, even after the events of the rebooted timeline, the main series hasn't revealed the true extent of his crimes while serving under Quan Chi.
Scorpion initially had a caring and honorable side to him as well as Hanzo Hasashi, his original human side, but which gets buried and repressed time and time again due to his lust for vengeance. He dearly loved his wife and son Harumi and Satoshi and had good relations with his clan the Shirai Ryu. But once him, his clan and family was massacred by their rival clan the Lin Kuei, Hanzo was reborn as the vengeful revenant/spectre known today as Scorpion.
Powers and Abilities[]
As a human, he was known for his amazing, almost blinding speed and assassination skills. But when brought back as a demon, he had the ability to breath and control fire, teleport, and spawn a kunai (dubbed as "spear") tipped chain from his palm, launching it towards his opponent like a harpoon, and yank them over to his position, yelling with a signature "GET OVER HERE!" or 'COME HERE!".
Can make his skull breath fire.
He also has an extremely high level of strength, like most Mortal Kombatants, able to rip off limbs with little to no problem. He also can take a comical amount of damage, withstanding having his neck broken, organs stabbed, and eyes gouged out.
Scorpion also has the ability to teleport and can activate this ability without doing a gesture but by thinking instead, he often uses it as a surprise or ambush attack, and he can also open portals to the Netherrealm at will. Scorpion's powers also get stronger the longer he is in the Netherrealm, which proved to be extremely helpful when he was torturing Quan Chi in the Netherrealm.
In some incarnations, includes movies, Scorpion's kunai resembles a skeletal snake with jaws full of sharp canines.
Quotes[]
| “ | It wasn't enough to kill me! You had to destroy every last remnant of my being, including my wife and child! | „ |
| ~ Scorpion thinking that Sub-Zero killed his family. |
| “ | You cannot kill a dead man! You may have defeated my physical form, but my soul is eternal! You will pay for the massacre of my clan and family! | „ |
| ~ Scorpion if he is defeated by Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat 4. |
| “ | By defeating you, Sub-Zero, I have avenged the death of my family and clan. Now my soul can finally rest. | „ |
| ~ Scorpion believing he avenged his family's death |
| “ | Unless you have knowledge of the sorcerer Quan Chi's whereabouts, do not waste my time, stranger. | „ |
| ~ Scorpion to Shujinko. |
| “ | It would seem that you have already regained some of the Netherrealm's dark taint. What price do you ask? | „ |
| ~ Scorpion to Shujinko when he offers his aid to find Quan Chi. |
| “ | Teaching you the dark rage that has consumed me since my death will only serve to delay my vengeance upon Quan Chi. I refuse your offer! | „ |
| ~ Scorpion to Shujinko. |
| “ | Quan Chi killed my family and clan and then deceived me into believing Sub-Zero was their murderer. I have been corrupted by Quan Chi's wickedness. Now it is his turn to suffer. | „ |
| ~ Scorpion |
| “ | Against the Elder Gods. They betrayed me. As reward for doing their bidding, they promised to resurrect my clan. They are no longer dead -- they are the undead! For this treachery, I will eliminate the Elder Gods' only means of saving the realms from Armageddon. I will destroy both your brother and you. | „ |
| ~ Scorpion explaining his reason for hating the Elder Gods. |
| “ | Where is the Lin Kuei Sub-Zero? He killed my family and clan. I will have his HEAD! | „ |
| ~ Scorpion expressing his desire for revenge |
| “ | What is this?! You are not Sub-Zero! | „ |
| ~ Scorpion is brought before Kuai Liang, the second Sub-Zero |
| “ | HE HAD NO HONOR! YOU WILL DIE AS HE DID! | „ |
| ~ Scorpion prepares to face Kuai Liang |
| “ | The end is near! | „ |
| ~ Scorpion before facing Johnny Cage during Shinnok’s invasion of Earthrealm |
| “ | You killed my wife! my son! And then you burrowed your ways into my head. Misdirected my vengeance. Cost me my one chance to have them restored! | „ |
| ~ Scorpion threatening Quan Chi. |
| “ | Quiet, sorcerer! Nothing can save you now! | „ |
| ~ Scorpion prepares to fight Quan Chi |
| “ | Blood for blood. Your debt is paid. | „ |
| ~ Scorpion to Quan Chi after executing him in Mortal Kombat X. |
Trivia[]
- Scorpion is one of the most popular characters in the Mortal Kombat series, partially thanks to his having the most human-like personality, as opposed to the all noble and good ones of the good characters and all evil and cruel ones of the evil characters. He is considered the mascot of the franchise.
- During his boss battle in Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, if the player dodges his spear too many times, Scorpion will scream "Get the f*** over here!" or "Get over here, bitch!"
- When he is dragged into lava at the end of the battle, he gives a thumbs up, a reference to Terminator 2: Judgment Day, where the T-800 gave a thumbs up to John Connor as it submerged itself in molten metal.
- His catchphrase "Get over here!" has become super iconic in pop culture.
- In Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, there is a humorous fictional video called "Cooking with Scorpion".
- Scorpion appears in every generation of Mortal Kombat games with the exception of the Game.com version of Mortal Kombat Trilogy.
- Ed Boon has admitted in various interviews that Scorpion is his favorite character and that any game without him feels incomplete. Ed Boon also voices him in the older titles.
- His fighting stance in the earlier games is a reference to his name with his up raised arm acting as his “scorpion tail”.
- Scorpion’s real name may be a reference to Hanzo Hattori, an actual samurai and possible ninja.
- Scorpion appeared in the Screwattack show, Death Battle, where he was pitted against Ryu from Street Fighter. In the fight, Scorpion managed to win despite the power of Ryu's Satsui no Hado and his Power of Nothingness, mostly thanks to his bringing his opponent to the Netherrealm, which kept powering him up to allow him to take the karateka down. Also helping was that most of Ryu's attacks could barely even hurt him, much less kill him.
- In Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, Scorpion has two different costumes (and is also the only one to do so); a padded costume resembling his Mortal Kombat II costume and another resembling his Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 costume. The first costume only appears in cinematics and artwork renders, while the second only appears within gameplay.
External Links[]
- Scorpion on the Heroes Wiki
- Scorpion (Hanzo Hasashi) on the Mortal Kombat Wiki
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