Ermac was created with dark magicks by the former emperor of Outworld, Shao Kahn. He is a collection of souls, those of the thousands of warriors vanquished in Shao Kahn's conquest of Edenia. After Shao Kahn's death, Ermac remained loyal to subsequent Outworld emperors: first Shao Kahn's chosen successor, Mileena, then the usurper, Kotal Kahn. He is now a key component in the emperor's efforts to quell Mileena's rebellion.

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Fatality 1: Inner Workings (Mid)

Fatality 2: Head Out (Mid)

Stage Fatality (Close)

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Brutality 1: Gluttony

· Only in Mystic Variation
· Final hit must come from Tele-Hold

Brutality 2: Soul Eater

· Only in Master of Souls Variation
· Must land a 10 hit kombo during the match
· Must have souls active and perform Soul Ball
· Final hit must come from a Soul Release

Brutality 3: Controlled Chaos

· Only in Spectral Variation
· Ermac must be in flight with Soul Ascension
· Final hit must come from a Soul Charge during Soul Ascension

Brutality 4: We Win

· Available in all Variations
· Must perform a 5 hit kombo that ends with Force Lift
· Final hit must come from a Force Lift

Brutality 5: Nether Force

(Air)

· Available in all Variations
· Must perform 10 Special Attacks during the match
· Final hit must come from an Air Force Port (Air)

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Brutality 1: Gluttony

· Only in Mystic Variation
· Final hit must come from Tele-Hold

Brutality 2: Soul Eater

· Only in Master of Souls Variation
· Must land a 10 hit kombo during the match
· Must have souls active and perform Soul Ball
· Final hit must come from a Soul Release

Brutality 3: Controlled Chaos

· Only in Spectral Variation
· Ermac must be in flight with Soul Ascension
· Final hit must come from a Soul Charge during Soul Ascension

Brutality 4: We Win

· Available in all Variations
· Must perform a 5 hit kombo that ends with Force Lift
· Final hit must come from a Force Lift

Brutality 5: Nether Force

(Air)

· Available in all Variations
· Must perform 10 Special Attacks during the match
· Final hit must come from an Air Force Port (Air)

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Alone once more, Ermac searched the labyrinthine corridors of Shao Kahn's old fortress--searching for the source of a faint voice calling to him.
Suddenly a wisp of dust brushed his chest, wrenching free one of his many souls.
The dust took the form of a man, who began to consume soul after soul.
As the weakened Ermac stared helplessly, he recognized the mysterious figure:
the sorcerer Shang Tsung. Returned from death.

Shao Kahn's living prison, Ermac, represents what remains of his master's legacy in MKX. The construct's form is not holding up well under the current of time. We wanted to show signs of rot, of a loosening grip on the contained souls.

Ermac is a regal entity, pledging allegiance to Outworld's emperor, and serving as an advisor. Ermac's Kurrent costume was designed to showcase an imperial authority, while harkening back to his appearance in Mortal Kombat: Deception, showcasing their chest design from that game now bolted into the chest, holding the construct together.

For his Tournament appearance, we wanted to create a raw take on Ermac - a starving monster, perpetually seeking sustenance.

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• Mortal Kombat: Deception / Unchained (2004)
• Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (2006)
• Mortal Kombat (2011)
• Mortal Kombat Mobile
• Mortal Kombat 1 (2023)