Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary: 10 Greatest Story Moments Ever

10. Bi Han Dies - Mortal Kombat

The first Sub Zero AKA Bi Han was sent by his clan to eliminate Shang Tsung during the events of the original Mortal Kombat. But the assassin was being hunted down by a spectre named Scorpion, who was killed by the cold-hearted ninja and blamed him for the death of his family and clan. Their conflict would eventually be resolved at the end of the first Mortal Kombat tournament.

The duel would end with Scorpion victorious, a fact mentioned in subsequent games and recreated in the 2011 reboot with minor alterations. Sub Zero's death also pushes his younger brother, Kuai Liang, to take the mantle and become the definitive version of the character in the sequels.

As for the previous Sub Zero, a ninja named Noob Saibot was introduced in Mortal Kombat II and was described as a lost warrior from the previous tournament. His identity would remain a mystery until Mortal Kombat: Deception finally confirmed that he was, indeed, the resurrected Bi Han.

This undead wraith would become a powerful foe as a member of the Brotherhood of Shadow. With his dark and ruthless nature, Noob Saibot would become a fan favorite in the games and remain a key player in the story.