Kotal Kahn made his playable debut in Mortal Kombat X, serving as a tertiary antagonist in the game's Story Mode opposite to Shinnok and Quan Chi. Kotal Kahn returned in Mortal Kombat 11 as a playable character while also serving as a supporting character in the game's Story Mode.

Who is Kotal Kahn based on?

Kotal Kahn is a warrior from the realm of Osh-Tekk and the current Emperor of Outworld, following the death of the former leader, Shao Kahn. Kotal Kahn's appearance resembles an Aztec eagle warrior, the elite soldiers from the Aztec empire.

Is Kotal Kahn an Aztec god?

BIO: Kotal Kahn is a warrior from the realm of Osh-Tekk. Kotal Kahn visually resembles an Aztec eagle warrior, the elite soldiers of the Aztec empire. His headdress also resembles the one used by Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec God of the wind.