Kung Lao appears to have absolute control over the hat as he is able to throw whilst it moves in circular directions instead of straight ahead. The hat is usually utilized to instill fatal and amputating blows, mainly in decapitation. Kung Lao's preferred weapon of choice is the razor-edged hat that he wears all the time. However, those are not his most deadly weapon.
Kung Lao possesses similar abilities to Liu Kang when it comes to strength, agility and martial arts. Many of his fatalities involve the use of his hat to some extent.Īccording to MK co-creator John Tobias in a 1995 interview with EGM, Kung Lao's hat was inspired by the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger, in which the character Oddjob throws his derby hat as a deadly weapon.Ĭombat Characteristics Edit Powers and Abilities Edit His trademark is his Razor-Rimmed Hat, which he can employ quite powerfully and effectively in combat. 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. As well, he has sought counsel from master Bo' Rai Cho. However, this was changed in MK 2011, wherein Kung Lao is now eager to prove himself equal to Liu Kang.
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. Kung Lao is a former Shaolin monk and a member of the White Lotus Society.