NOTE: Because of the events that happened in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, there have been more than a single timeline for the mainstream version of the character, therefore making this a composite profile. |
“ | I am Reptile, and I do not answer to you. Fight! | „ |
~ Reptile to Taven in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon's Konquest Mode. |
Syzoth, better known as Reptile, is a reptilian warrior from a destroyed realm called Zaterra and an antagonist from the Mortal Kombat series of fighting games. He is an antagonist in the original Mortal Kombat, a major antagonist in Mortal Kombat 2 and Mortal Kombat 3, a minor antagonist in Mortal Kombat 4, a supporting antagonist in all games Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance to Mortal Kombat (2011), a minor antagonist in Mortal Kombat X, and a cameo character in Mortal Kombat 11. Unlike most of his fellow villains, Reptile's motives are mostly selfless as he wants to restore his race.
His Evil Ranking[]
His Villainous Deeds[]
Original Timeline[]
- He faithfully served as Shang Tsung's protector in the first tournament. Being a master of stealth, he stayed hidden and constantly watched over Shang Tsung, staying true to his duty.
- He was sent by Shao Kahn to find and, if necessary, kill Kitana.
- He took the opportunity to join Shinnok's Army of Darkness as a commander race.
- He joins the Forces of Darkness and is killed during the final battle.
Alternate Timeline[]
- He appears during the Earthrealm invasion after Shao Kahn lost, so it is possible he carried out multiple assassinations.
- He shot his tongue at Kabal, incapacitating him.
- With Shang Tsung, (Who morphs into the Shape of Bi-Han.) They tried to kill Smoke.
- He tried to kill Sub-Zero.
- He impulsively assumed D'Vorah was working with Earthrealm when he spotted the Earthrealmers. Following this, Kahn declares war on Earthrealm and tells his men to ready the army.
- Was very close to killing Takeda.
- He spat his acid onto Takeda's face which temporarily blinded him.
Why He Doesn't Stand Out?[]
- He is genuinely tragic; his home realm of Zaterra was destroyed by Shao Kahn, and Reptile is one of the last known surviving members of his race.
- He only joined Shao Kahn because he wants his Saurian race back, which is a sympathetic reason despite being evil.
- Unlike most of his fellow villains, Reptile's motives are mostly selfless as he wants to restore his race.
- During Mileena's reign in the alternate timeline, He wasn't very pleased with it, and it is revealed that Reptile is aware that she isn't Shao Kahn's real daughter, but rather a Clone created by Shang Tsung.
- He reveals to everyone the truth about Mileena's true origin after she refuses to make peace with Earthrealm and fight against the Netherrealm.
- After Mileena and Her forces were defeated, he imprisons the former.
- He aided the Special Forces to fight against Havik.
- He fails the heinous standard to other villains like Shang Tsung, Shao Kahn, Quan Chi and Shinnok.
External Links[]
- Reptile on the Villains Wiki
- Reptile on the Mortal Kombat Wiki