Who gave Johnny Cage his powers?

Johnny Cage’s powers were given to him through his ancestors, who were Mediterranean cult warriors bred for their special powers to serve the gods, allowing him to tap into magic that most Earthrealm humans cannot access. According to the Mortal Kombat 2011 storyline, Johnny Cage’s powers originate from his descendants who were part of a cult that bred warriors with supernatural abilities for the gods.

Related FAQs

Introduction to Johnny Cage’s Powers

1. What are Johnny Cage’s powers?: Johnny Cage has the ability to propel himself forward and increase the strength of his blows, which is a result of his ancestors being bred for their special powers to serve the gods.
2. How did Johnny Cage get his powers in MK1?: In Mortal Kombat 1 (MK1), Johnny Cage’s powers are not explicitly stated as being derived from any supernatural or magical source, unlike in Mortal Kombat 2011 where his powers come from his ancestors who were part of a cult bred for the gods.

Comparison with Other Characters

3. Is Liu Kang stronger than Johnny Cage?: Liu Kang is considered the better fighter compared to Johnny Cage, both in terms of the series continuity and the games themselves, with Liu Kang often being depicted as a more skilled and powerful character.
4. Who is Liu Kang’s biggest rival?: Liu Kang’s biggest rival is Shang Tsung, with whom he has a long and complex history of conflict that spans multiple games and storylines in the Mortal Kombat series.

Raiden’s Role and Powers

5. Why is Lord Raiden the chosen one?: Lord Raiden is the chosen champion of Earthrealm, having proven himself as a strong and worthy protector of the realm, and is given a lightning amulet by Liu Kang to aid him in his duties.
6. Is Lord Raiden immortal?: Yes, Lord Raiden is immortal, as stated in the Mortal Kombat series, which allows him to continue serving as the protector of Earthrealm across different timelines and storylines.

Character Backgrounds and Abilities

7. What is Sonya Blade’s power?: Sonya Blade has the ability to shoot pink energy rings from her hands and can kill her enemies with her Fire Kiss fatality, although the origin of these powers is not fully explained in the original game.
8. What is Cassie Cage’s power?: Cassie Cage, the daughter of Johnny Cage, has the capacity to use energy-infused abilities and adopts her father’s attitude and her mother’s combat styles, with her abilities split into three gameplay variations: Hollywood, Spec Ops, and Brawler.

Storyline and Plot Developments

9. Why did Liu Kang become evil?: Liu Kang’s villainy began in Mortal Kombat X, when Quan Chi took his soul and reformed him into an evil version of himself, leading to Liu Kang becoming a revenant and the despotic leader of Netherrealm.
10. Why is Liu Kang now a God?: Liu Kang becomes a God after Kronika kidnaps the past Liu Kang, allowing his revenant to absorb his soul, and Raiden merges with the revenant and the younger Liu Kang, transforming them into Fire God Liu Kang.

Character Relationships and Conflicts

11. Why does Liu Kang hate Raiden?: Liu Kang hates how Raiden lost his way and became Dark Raiden, creating a cycle of violence and bloodshed that Liu Kang seeks to stop.
12. Why did Raiden turn evil?: Raiden turned evil due to his frustration with the inhabitants of Earthrealm and his discovery that Shujinko had unleashed the Dragon King, leading to a series of events that corrupted Raiden and turned him against his former allies.

Miscellaneous

13. What does Raiden yell when he flies?: According to Tobias, Raiden is merely speaking gibberish and not actual Japanese when he flies, contrary to fan beliefs that he was yelling specific phrases.
14. Why did Raiden sacrifice himself?: Raiden sacrificed himself to save his teammates from an ambush by Kano, Kintaro, Goro, and Smoke, demonstrating his willingness to put the needs of others before his own.
15. Why is Kronika in MK1?: Kronika is not actually in Mortal Kombat 1, but rather a character borrowing her appearance, as part of NetherRealm’s effort to hide the game’s big ending twist, adding to the mystery and intrigue of the Mortal Kombat series.