Here's A Ranking Of All The Ninjas In "Mortal Kombat"

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Mortal Kombat is the ultimate fighting game, and in honor of the new film, it's time to rank every ninja in MK history. ONLY the ninjas. Sorry, Liu Kang.

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***The following characters on this list are labeled as "ninjas" according to the Mortal Kombat Wiki***

20. Takeda Takahashi

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Kenshi's son. I feel bad because his character was so short-lived, and I honestly wouldn't have even remembered he was technically a ninja.

19. Chameleon

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One of the silliest characters in MK history. His techno-looking flashiness is funny to look at, but I never liked the character. At least it was a one-time thing...

18. Khameleon

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...Ugh.

17. Smoke

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Smoke is no Noob...and that isn't a compliment. There's character growth and then there is character re-hashing. No consistency with this character's looks and it lands him closer to the bottom of the ninja list.

16. Tremor

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I was never a Tremor guy, and maybe it is because of the design. Then again, I was never huge into Kano, and this ninja loves himself some Kano.

15. Tanya

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One of the few mask-less ninjas on this list, and those eyes are pretty badass.

That being said, there is not a ton about the character that stands out, and in a fighting game, it would help to have a consistent weapon or power that is noteworthy.

14. Triborg

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Do you like playing as Sektor, but wish you had Cyrax at the same time? Well, now you can!

I can't make fun too much, Triborg is fun to play, but as far as creativity, this does not score too high.

13. Sektor

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I guess cyber-ninjas count, too, huh?

Sektor and the other cyborgs are like the Buzz Lightyear in a world of Woodys and they have that new toy smell (that's a thing, right?). A cyber character really stands out, but I never understood the need to have more than two.

12. Rain

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Purple...Rain...and a prince.

The purple rain prince is solid but was without a doubt well behind the other iconic ninjas in the series.

11. Frost

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Sub-Zero...but a little more frosty.

As Sub-Zero's apprentice, it is tough to step out from behind Sub-Zero's icy shadow.

10. Reptile

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Let's just say the green ninja from Mortal Kombat has gone through quite the transformation. An original hidden character, Reptile has never really grown beyond being a minion for baddies.

9. Jade

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In MK, you need to stand out, and Jade's Bojutsu (staff) always did that. She's always kind of "third-wheeled" behind Kitana and Mileena, but she is still a pretty awesome ninja.

8. Cyrax

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Cyrax obviously gets a robotic leg up on Sektor simply because his story is a little better. It helps to have a softer side as a killer cyborg ninja.

7. Skarlet

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Yikes, I don't think Skarlet could ever be in a PG-13 interpretation of MK.

Sub-Zero's ice and Scorpion's fire seem tame by comparison to her bloody potential. She's a ninja that uses Blood Magik, and of all the characters, I'd love to see her story get more fleshed out in the game's long run.

6. Ermac

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The glitch. This red ninja has had quite the journey but is easily a dark horse favorite among fans. The design is always pretty cool and the powers can be off-the-charts in the hands of a worthy gamer.

5. Mileena

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"Just look at that smile," spoken with Mickey Mouse's voice.

I see Mileena and I think of her famous daggers (Sai). From her grotesque teeth and tongue to her animalistic brutality, she always brings a wildness to MK.

4. Sub-Zero

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The coldest player in the game. No? Okay.

Whether it is Kuai Liang or Bi-Han, Sub-Zero has always had a rich history in the MK series. There can be no hating the original blue ninja.

3. Kitana

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This is Kitana! Not to be mixed up with Katana from Suicide Squad, Kitana has thousands of years under her belt to master her skills. Her iconic steel fans are phenomenal and easily make her one of the most recognizable ninjas in the game.

2. Noob Saibot

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It's the reincarnation of everything evil in Bi-Han's soul...what's not to love?

From the character design, story, and abilities, Noob continues to be the perfect fighter to troll your friends with.

1. Scorpion

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The O.G. ninja of the MK series. Scorpion checks off every box for a character you want. The use of a Japanese kunai tied to a chain (or rope) makes it one of the most iconic weapons in gaming.

Which ninja is your favorite from the Mortal Kombat series? Should I be sent to the Netherrealm for placing Sub-Zero fourth? Comment below!