Homelander's Ultimate Weapon: How Mortal Kombat 1 Can Harness His Villainous Power

Recent leaks suggest that Homelander may be added to Mortal Kombat 1's DLC packs, continuing the franchise's trend of introducing new fighter characters that may seem out of place. However, if the rumors hold true, Homelander's greatest asset in the game may not be his gameplay abilities. In keeping with the series' tradition of trash-talking between characters before they engage in battle, Homelander is expected to be the most vocal and boastful of them all. Whether the banter will be friendly or bitter remains to be seen, but it promises to add another layer of entertainment to the game.

Homelander's Villainous Role In The Boys

Homelander, much like Omni-Man in Invincible, serves as a parody of Superman. Initially, the show portrays him as a good-natured boy scout who is well-liked by The Seven. However, as the series progresses, it becomes clear that Homelander is a truly despicable character. He is arrogant, sadistic, and shows no hesitation in killing others. He also engages in sexual harassment and uses his immense power to bully those around him. Ultimately, Homelander emerges as the most evil character in a show full of morally compromised individuals.

Homelander's descent into madness is taken up a notch in the second season as his love interest turns out to be a Nazi. The third season of The Boys sets him up as a caricature of Donald Trump, adding to his already complex personality. These traits open up a plethora of possibilities for Mortal Kombat 1's intro animations.

How Mortal Kombat 1 Can Use Homelander's Biggest Character Strength

NetherRealm's games are known for their animated intros that feature trash-talking between the two characters before the fight begins. Similarly, Mortal Kombat has victory animations where the characters show off their success. Homelander's character, being a bully, could excel in this aspect of the game and unleash a barrage of insults on his opponents during the victory animation.

Homelander's intros would fit right in with the best of the Mortal Kombat franchise as he mercilessly roasts his opponents, insulting their abilities and appearance while threatening their lives in obscene ways. His defeat at the hands of other roster members would likely cause him confusion and panic as he finally faces a character who can harm him. Regardless of his gameplay mechanics, Homelander's dialogue is sure to be the most memorable aspect of his inclusion in the game. It remains to be seen what DLC characters the developer has in store for the upcoming game, but if the leaks are true, Homelander's contribution to the game will be his unparalleled ability to trash-talk his opponents.

Mortal Kombat 1 releases September 19 on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.