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Place of Origin Earthrealm
Appearances Mortal Kombat 3
UMK3
MK Trilogy
MK: Deception
MK: Unchained
MK: Armageddon
Species Human
Allies Raiden
Liu Kang
Kung Lao
Sonya Blade
Kurtis Stryker
Jax
Johnny Cage
Enemies Onaga
Shao Kahn
Fighting styles Vale tudo
Tae kwon do
Weapons Tomahawks (MK3, UMK3, MKT, MK )
Alignment Good
Portrayers Sal Divita (MK3, UMK3, MKT)
Litefoot (second movie)
Tod Thawley (MK: Defenders of the Realm)
Nightwolf is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series.
About Nightwolf
Nightwolf was the first Native American character in Mortal Kombat and was introduced in Mortal Kombat 3. Although introduced as a historian and a shaman, he does not live in the past. He is a proud and fierce warrior dedicated to the cause of good, and is in contact with Raiden through visions. As such, he draws both on internal and external spiritual energy to enhance his strength in kombat. Although his patch of tribal land provided a vital shelter territory for the Earthrealm warriors at the time of Shao Kahn's invasion, it seems Nightwolf prefers solitary work to companionship.
Storyline
Nightwolf had been warned of the coming invasion of Earthrealm by a vision from Raiden. As such, he was fully aware and prepared for the events as they occurred, including the attacks of Kahn's extermination squads. His own homeland protected through shamanic magic, he would soon be joined by the other chosen warriors. Together, they then travelled back to the East Coast, prepared for battle against the Emperor and his minions, and won.
Nightwolf made his return during the events of Mortal Kombat: Deception. In the events leading to Deception, Nightwolf viewed images of the Dragon King and his resurrection in his dreams. These nightmares recurred constantly, and Nightwolf came to recognize them as a warning. He knew that a new evil threat was about to arise from the ashes, and in lieu of Reptile's transformation into Onaga, his predictions most assuredly came true.
The method that Nightwolf would use to destroy Onaga was one passed down to him by his forefathers. This method was that of the "Sin Eater", which involved absorbing the sins of his tribe. However there was a terrible consequence to be considered in taking on such a role. If he were to do this, he would be a danger to all that surrounded him, including his allies. Hence, he made the decision to destroy Onaga on his own, keeping his allies out of harm's way. His role as a Sin Eater would involve entering the Netherealm, drawing Onaga's soul to him, and releasing the absorbed sins of his ancestors, which would bind Onaga to the spot.
Possible future
Whether or not if Nightwolf was successful in destorying Onaga or not, remains to be seen. Nightwolf will make an appearance in the upcoming Mortal Kombat: Armageddon.
Moves
Nightwolf in Mortal Kombat 3Hatchet Swing Nightwolf uppercuts his opponent with a hachet (MK3).
Reflector Nightwolf glows green and redirects projectile moves back at the opponent (MK3, MKD).
Lightning Strike Nightwolf summons a bolt of lightning which strikes the opponent (MKD).
Spirit Arrow Creating a mystical bow, Nightwolf shoots arrows at the opponent (MK3, MKD).
Rhino Charge Nightwolf dashes forward and knocks the opponent backwards (MK3, MKD) .
Red Rhino Charge A faster version of the regular Rhino Charge (MKT).
Fatalities
Holy Light – Nightwolf casts an enormous blue beam of light upon his opponent, evaporating them. (MK3, UMK3, MKT)
Lightning Strike – Nightwolf brandishes his tomahawk. Lightning strikes it, and is cast at his opponent. (MK3, UMK3, MKT)
Hatchet Throw – Nightwolf throws his hatchet at his opponent, and it lodges itself in their head. (MK)
Tomahawk Decap – Nightwolf cuts off his opponent's head, catches it and brandishes it to the camera. (MK)
Other finishers
Friendship: Nightwolf turns into Raiden and an arcade machine of MKII drops down with two quotes, "Yes, But I Can Do a Raiden Transformation" or "I've Never Seen a Kano Transformation." (although Nightwolf never actually transforms into Kano). (MK3, UMK3, MKT)(Sony Playstation, PC and Sega Saturn versions only)
Friendship Nigthwolf pulls out 3 hatchets and begins to juggle. (MKT)(Nintendo 64 version only)
Animality: Nightwolf turns into a wolf and mauls his opponent.
Hara-Kiri – Nightwolf throws his tomahawk into his chest. (MK)
Movie and TV appearances
Nightwolf (played by Litefoot) appears in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation as the one who teaches Liu Kang how to use his animality. Other than striking Liu Kang unconscious, he never really fights, though he is shown transforming back from his wolf form (introduced in Mortal Kombat 3 and implied by his name). After he strikes Liu, he is shown sitting at a campfire in Liu's dream.
In Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm, Nightwolf (voiced by Tod Thawley) served to offer both spiritual and technical help, having experience with computer technology. He only fought a few times,spending most of his time back at base monitoring the Earthrealm looking for rips (portals). Nightwolf had a pet wolf named Kiva, who could merge with Nightwolf to increase his power.
Trivia
Described as a "quintessential Native American icon" by Sal Divita, the actor who portrayed Nightwolf in Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Mortal Kombat Trilogy.
The gaming magazine Video Games (known today as Tips & Tricks) quoted MK co-creator Ed Boon as describing Nightwolf as "a very nontraditional Indian" during production of MK3 in early 1995.
His MK3 Friendship is referenced in Shaolin Monks where on the Game Over screen, it would say "Kano Transformations". | |
