Baraka (Mortal Kombat)

Baraka (/bəˈrɑːkə/ bə-RAH-kə) is a character from the Mortal Kombat franchise, co-created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Introduced in Mortal Kombat II (1993) as a nomadic mutant belonging to the Tarkatan species, which are distinguished by their ferocity and unusual facial features. In earlier entries, the Tarkatans remained a unique species; however, the series' second reboot, Mortal Kombat 1 (2023), alters their origin with the introduction of Tarkat, a permanent disease that transforms individuals into Tarkatans. Baraka, like others of his kind, possesses sharp, spiked teeth and retractable arm blades, which he primarily uses in combat. He originates from Outworld, one of Mortal Kombat's crucial realms.