Kung Lao

How Kung Lao joined the Tourney
Kung Lao is a former Shaolin monk and a member of the White Lotus Society. He stands in the shadow of his great ancestor, the Great Kung Lao, but unlike his great ancestor, he has no desire to be champion and would rather live a life of peace. However, this was changed in MK 2011, wherein Kung Lao is now eager to prove himself equal to Liu Kang. As well, he has sought counsel from master Bo' Rai Cho. Of the Earthrealm warriors, Kung Lao is the most outspoken pacifist, although he will not hesitate to severely punish those who attack him, Earthrealm, or his friends. His trademark is his Razor-Rimmed Hat, which he can employ quite powerfully and effectively in combat. Many of his fatalities involve the use of his hat to some extent.

While Kung Lao trained for the Tourney, one of his Shaolin Masters came under a Daimon Heart Snatching attack. He learned it was the work of Kaolinite from the victim Master Wen. So, Kung Lao sets forth to get the Heart Crystal back while keeping his master on life support.

How to unlock
For both methods, you must fight Kung Lao at the Wu Shi Academy. Alternatively, the players can avoid clashing with Kung Lao by wishing for him from Shenron. After defeating Kung Lao or wishing for him from Shenron, or purchasing him for 600 Smash coins in the Smash Store, the announcer will say "Someone else has joined the Tourney!" after a Smash Ball appears on the lower-right corner of the screen with a message saying "You can now use Kung Lao, descendant of the Great Kung Lao and Shaolin Monk."
 * Complete Classic-Adventure with Liu Kang
 * Play 50 matches

When highlighted
Kung Lao runs his fingers across his razor-rimmed hat.

After the announcer calls his name
Kung Lao throws his hat to the camera and it comes back, pulling the camera too him as he says "For the Shaolin!"

Hat Toss (Neutral)
Kung Lao hurls his hat at the opponent. It reappears after usage.

Whirlwind Kick (Side)
Kung Lao flies towards his opponent spinning like a tornado, doing multiple kicks that knocks them down.

Spin (Up)
Spinning like a tornado, Kung Lao knocks his opponent into the air. In midair, he flies upwards while spinning. ===Hat Spin (Down) Kung Lao throws his hat and makes it spin continously around him. The hat will hit the opponent if him/her dares to approach, and will disappear after the hit or after some seconds. It also takes longer to reappear than in most of Kung Lao's hat moves.

Razor's Edge (Hyper Smash)
Based on one of his Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks Fatalities and second Mortal Kombat 2011 Fatality. Kung Lao kicks his opponent to the ground, then takes off his hat and makes it roll continuously on the ground. He then drags his opponent through the buzzsaw, groin first, bisecting them in half.

Flower Pot (Final Smash)
Based on his 2nd Mortal Kombat X Fatality. Kung Lao decapitates his opponent with his hat then cuts through their shoulders vertically as the head goes flying. When the head falls back down, it lands on the rest of the body and it all collapses into a pile of body parts.

Alternate MK2011 Appearance
Kung Lao's first Bonus Costume is his Alternate Costume from Mortal Kombat 2011. To unlock, clear 100 Man Brawl with Kung Lao. After the 100th fighting Allow is defeated, the announcer will say "You've earned a new costume!" and a Smash Ball (appears on the lower-right corner) will appear with a message saying "You can now access Kung Lao's second Mortal Kombat 2011 costume." Then, highlight Kung Lao and press Minus.

Kung Lao's Alternate Tournament Gear
Kung Lao's second Bonus costume is a new tournament outfit he wore in a flashback in Mortal Kombat X. To unlock, clear Classic Mode with Kung Lao. After completing the mode, the announcer will say "You've earned a new costume!" and a Smash Ball (appears on the lower-right corner) will appear with a message saying "Kung Lao now got a new tournament outfit! He's still ready to kick ass!" Then, highlight Kung Lao and press Minus twice.

Old Kung Lao
Kung Lao's third Bonus Costume is his older self, which was his default costume in Mortal Kombat X. To unlock, clear Boss Mode with Kung Lao. After completing the mode, the announcer will say "You've earned a new costume!" and a Smash Ball (appears on the lower-right corner) will appear with a message saying "Kung Lao has now aged, but he still fearsome!" Then, highlight Kung Lao and press Minus thrice.

Gaucho Kung Lao
Kung Lao's fourth Bonus Costume is his gaucho costume from Mortal Kombat X. To unlock, Get 2,957 ft in Home-Run Contest with Kung Lao. After that, the announcer will say "You've earned a new costume!" and a Smash Ball (appears on the lower-right corner) will appear with a message saying "Andale amigos! Kung Lao's a gaucho now! You've earned it!" Then, highlight Kung Lao and press Minus four times.

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance Appearance
Kung Lao's fifth Bonus Costume is his appearance from Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. To unlock, defeat the Female Mokujin with Kung Lao in Classic Mode, then finish the mode. After that, the announcer will say "You've earned a new costume!" and a Smash Ball (appears on the lower-right corner) will appear with a message saying "Kung Lao's got his appearance from MK: Deadly Alliance back! He still uses his hat though!" Then, highlight Kung Lao and press Minus five times.

Revenant Kung Lao
Kung Lao's sixth Bonus Costume is his revenant appearance when Quan Chi resurrected him. To unlock, kill 400 Smash Run enemies with Kung Lao. After the Smash Run is over, the announcer will say "You've earned a new costume!" and a Smash Ball (appears on the lower-right corner) will appear with a message saying "Kung Lao is a revenant! Watch out, he's deadlier, gruesome and badder now that you've got this costume!" Then, highlight Kung Lao and press Minus six times.

Victory Animations

 * 1) Kung Lao throws his hat off, then does a kick and punch, then catches his hat, then runs his right fingers across it saying "I am Liu Kang's equal!"
 * 2) Kung Lao lightly crouches then pushes out his fist set on his open hand, then goes back to his original position as he says "Nothing I couldn't handle."
 * 3) Kung Lao does a Shaolin pose, then punches a few times, then does another Shaolin pose, then a ground, then high spin kick, then stands with his fist out and says "This is real Shaolin fighting!"

On-Screen Appearance
Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "It belongs on me." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance.

Special Quotes

 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "Have I angered you, Major?" then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Jax)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "I'd rather not fight you, Sonya." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Sonya
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "You have been accuse of hubris." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Kenshi)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "You seek a challenge, Kitana?" then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (when fighting Kitana)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "Long have I sought this." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Scorpion)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "You have found your demise." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Sub-Zero)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "Do not even think of it!" then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Mileena)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "You have found me, Takeda." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Takeda)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "Your team are in over their heads." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Cassie Cage)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "I will combat you, Ms. Briggs." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Jacqui)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "You are not ready." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Kung Jin)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "I see power with blind purpose." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Shinnok)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "The White Lotus watches you." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Kano)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "I wish to test your stamina." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Johnny Cage)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "It is also a projectile." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Erron Black)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "You think yourself superior." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Liu Kang)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "Face me, Ermac." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Ermac)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "Not just any challenger!" then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Kotal Kahn)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "I was not hiding." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Reptile)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "Be on your guard, monster!" then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting [[Ferra and Torr)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "Come and know me better." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting D'Vorah)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "Training in seclusion." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Raiden)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "You will not toy with me again!" then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Quan Chi)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "You killed my ancestor!" then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Goro)
 * Kung Lao flies out of the ground through his teleportation, then touches the ground saying "Your name is unanimous wiht betrayal." then gets up and runs some fingers on his razor hat before assuming his fighting stance. (When fighting Tanya

Trivia

 * Kung Lao shares his Japanese voice actor with Leonardo, Yoshimitsu, Stan Aileron, Bryan Fury, Ezio, Terrafin, Slam Bam, Vyse, Mitsunari Ishida, Kanji Tatsumi, Viewtiful Joe, Domon Kasshu (in all his Mobile Suits), Yzak Joule (in all his Mobile Suits), Gilgamesh, Danzaiver, Arturo Plateado, Amiba, Toki and Sanosuke Sagara.