Ermac is a supernatural character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise. He is a red-clad, telekinetic warrior made from the fused souls of thousands of deceased fighters. Because he houses countless souls, he refers to himself using plural pronouns (e.g., "we" and "us").

Origin & Lore

• The "Error Macro" Myth: Ermac originally began as a legendary urban legend in the original 1992 Mortal Kombat game. The name comes from a diagnostics menu that displayed "Error Macro" as ERMACS. Fans believed it was a hidden character, prompting Midway Games to make him officially playable in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3.

• Backstory: Originally serving as a mindless enforcer for Outworld ruler Shao Kahn, Ermac's souls were later freed, allowing him to adopt a heroic role and assist characters like Liu Kang.

Powers & Abilities

• Telekinesis: He is renowned for utilizing devastating telekinetic slams, levitation, and soul-manipulation.

• Gameplay Style: In the games, he fights using a mix of mid-range strikes, aerial juggles, and mind games involving teleports and levitation.

Voice Reference:

Mortal Kombat 1 Ermac All Intros MK1