Quan Chi

A lot of Quan Chi’s maneuvers have helped to drive the plot of the entire franchise. That’s because he’s probably the most impressive manipulator of the series, to the point that he even dethroned Shao Kahn himself. He also ended Scorpion’s entire family and clan, then misdirected Scorpion’s vengeance. Although Quan Chi’s been defeated in combat before, he and Shang Tsung together were able to overcome Raiden and all of his chosen defenders. And when Shang Tsung tried to double-cross him, Quan Chi was victorious. But he still had the sense to let it go, to unite once more in order to battle the forces of good alongside Onaga and Shao Kahn. Many can scheme, but Quan Chi plays chess on another level.

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