Fujin

A video game character appearing as a boss in Run Saber and a playable wind deity in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise.

Action

Games

1993–1999

Years

Platforms

About

Fujin is depicted as a wind-controlling character in multiple 1990s video games. In the 1993 action-platformer Run Saber, Fujin appears as a major boss enemy. He is most widely recognized as the Wind God in the Mortal Kombat franchise, making his playable debut in Mortal Kombat 4.

In Run Saber (1993), this character serves as a genetically mutated military officer who confronts the protagonists in the India stage, utilizing jetpacks and energy blades. This sci-fi depiction contrasts sharply with his subsequent integration into the Mortal Kombat universe.

Within the Mortal Kombat lore, he acts as a sworn protector of Earthrealm alongside his brother, the Thunder God Raiden. During the events of Mortal Kombat 4 (1998), he joins the battle against the fallen Elder God Shinnok. His gameplay mechanics in this 3D transition era utilized wind-based telekinesis, allowing players to levitate opponents or strike them with a plasma crossbow. The character's presence expanded with the Game Boy Color release of Mortal Kombat 4 (1999), which adapted his moveset into a 2D handheld format. Throughout these appearances, his design—characterized by a long silver ponytail and glowing eyes—established him as a stoic, benevolent deity dedicated to mortal preservation, bridging the gap between traditional mythology and fighting game fiction.