History Characters / MortalKombatXLCharacterBanter

* HateSink: InUniverse, many of his ex-allies in ''Fanfic/MortalKombatDesperation'' fear and loathe Dark Raiden for what he did. Even his own henchmen aren't too fond of him, [[BadBoss given how he treats them like trash]].

* {{Hypocrite}}: Claims to "protect" Earthrealm from external threats by invading Outworld, yet he's a tyrannical and vicious brute in the veins of Shao Kahn, Onaga or Shinnok.

* KnightTemplar: Claims to "protecting" Earthrealm from external threats by invading Outworld.

* TortureTechnician: In one of his fatalities, he fries his opponent to death just like he did to Liu Kang (albeit accidently) in ''MK9''. But this time, it's ''very'' deliberate.

* VillainousFriendship: He, Shang Tsung and Hotaru are the [[BigBadDuumvirate Big Bad Triumvirate]] of ''Fanfic/MortalKombatDesperation''. And it's a no-brainer that most of Dark Raiden's ex-allies hate the three for what they did so far.
* WhiteAndBlackMorality: Dark Raiden started out as a WellIntentionedExtremist and KnightTemplar, but as ''Fanfic/MortalKombatDesperation'' progresses, he slowly becomes a deranged and sociopathic tyrant who's more than willing to use brutal tactics to conquer realms (and to silence anybody if they stand in his way), alienate his ex-allies, and as well as manipulate, cheat and extort anybody to serve him, effectively becoming a real villain.

* HeWhoFightsMonsters: After defeating Dark Raiden in his ending, Fujin fears he will end up becoming just as ruthless and monstrous as his predecessor.

* DarkerAndEdgier: After his corruption, Raiden begins to use the same brutal tactics once used by Shao Kahn and Shinnok. But the tactics used by Shao Kahn or Shinnok pale in comparison to the extreme savagery and sadism Raiden shows when it comes to silencing his former allies.

* GodEmperor: He's the absolute ruler of the Earth and has all the power to go with it. He even plans to conquer Outworld and Netherrealm and force Armageddon on all realms so he could seize power and create a DystopiaJustifiesTheMeans empire.

* BittersweetEnding: After Fujin is empowered by Blaze, he defeats Dark Raiden. However, due to Raiden's deeds and the Elder Gods' cowardice, the Champions mistrust him. Fujin locks himself away inside the Sky Temple to meditate and reflect, [[HeWhoFightsMonsters fearing that he may end up becoming just as monstrous and ruthless as his predecessor was]].

* HeWhoFightsMonsters: After defeating Dark Raiden in his ending, Fujin wonders if he'll end up becoming just as ruthless and monstrous as his predecessor.

* CardCarryingVillain: Raiden openly gloats about conquering Outworld, relishes bringing immense pain onto others (especially the Cage family) and wants to control all the realms so he could bring down Armageddon -- and it's played very ''darkly'' straight.

** Dark Raiden preys on Daegon's feelings about being TheUnfavorite son of Argus and uses him as a pawn against Delia and Taven, who unsuccessfully try to convince Daegon to pull a HeelFaceTurn.

* BittersweetEnding: After Fujin is empowered by Blaze, he defeats Dark Raiden. However, due to Raiden's deeds and the Elder Gods' cowardice, the Champions mistrust him. Fujin locks himself away inside the Sky Temple to meditate and reflect.

* AllTakeAndNoGive: Some of his intros show that he's willing to throw his former allies under the bus for saving Earthrealm.
** And his henchmen don't know if he'll betray them just like he did with his ex-allies.

* TheBadGuyWins: His ending, in which [[LegionOfDoom his faction]] succeeds in killing Kotal Kahn [[LaResistance and his allies]]...only for [[BiggerBad an empowered Onaga]] [[TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt to make his victory short-lived]].

* DarkerAndEdgier: After his corruption, Raiden begins to use the same brutal tactics once used by Shao Kahn and Shinnok. But the tactics used by Shao Kahn or Shinnok pales in comparison to the savagery and sadism Raiden shows when it comes to silencing his former allies.

* EvilSorcerer: Well, being an evil god means he has many powers of dark magic (since he not only absorbed the Jinsei's corruption, but also gained Shinnok's powers after reducing the former Elder God to a catatonic state).

* FinalSolution: One of Reptile's intros with Fujin indicate that he wiped out the Zaterrans, just as he destroyed Li Mei's village. Also his intro with Kung Lao shows that he slaughtered the White Lotus Society just as he did with the Lin Kuei and the Edenian Resistance.

* ForTheEvulz: Though he claims he's [[BlatantLies "protecting" Earthrealm at all costs]], Kung Jin and others think that Dark Raiden is only using this as an excuse, as it seems that he's seeking more power. And he has a sick and twisted sense of humor when it comes to physically and psychologically abusing and torturing his ex-allies.

* IControlMyMinionsThrough: Manipulation, Corruption, and Fear. This is especially the case with Scorpion, Nitara, and Daegon.

* ElectricTorture: When he's not attempting to fry you to death, Raiden will [[ColdBloodedTorture gleefully subject]] you to this. Just ask Cassie.

* IWillPunishYourFriendForYourFailure: Raiden threatens to have Takeda and Jacqui tortured if Scorpion defects, and reiterates his warning several times.

* ShameIfSomethingHappened: Like a typical Mafia boss, he likes to threaten his enemies' friends and loved ones.
* SlasherSmile[=/=]PsychoticSmirk: In his win pose, he sports a particularly unsettling smirk.

* EvenEvilHasStandards: Even D'Vorah, Triborg, Shinnok and Quan Chi seem to be repulsed at what he's done so far in their intros.

* AxCrazy: It's a no-brainer that he's an unhinged brute, and likes to see his enemies suffer. And the fact that he kidnapped and tortured Cassie Cage, massacred the Lin Kuei, fried Team S-F to near death, attacked the Edenian resistance and ordered the destruction of Li Mei's village, just to spite his ex-allies (and get a sick laugh at their expense). And in some intros, he's claims to have done the same thing to Jacqui Briggs and Irene Hayabusa as he did to Cassie, slaughtered the Shaolin monks, wiped out the Zaterrans, killed Vergil (Dante's brother) and attacked the Mugen Tenshin, among other crimes.

* KickTheDog: Really likes doing this, and, despite having higher goals and ambitions, he cannot resist committing unnecessarily cruel and petty things to people he's already screwed over, often to prove he can or just for a sick kick at their expense. Outside of his [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder need to back-stab everyone]], he also kidnapped and tortured Cassie Cage, massacred the Lin Kuei, fried Team S-F to near death, attacked the Edenian resistance and ordered the destruction of Li Mei's village, all to spite his ex-allies. And in some intros, he's claims to have done the same thing to Jacqui Briggs and Irene Hayabusa as he did to Cassie, slaughtered the Shaolin monks, wiped out the Zaterrans, killed Vergil (Dante's brother) and attacked the Mugen Tenshin, among other crimes.

* ClassicVillain: Dark Raiden represents Wrath and Ambition. He is a KnightTemplar who was fully convinced that he was in the right despite KickingTheDog rather viciously with his ex-allies and henchmen. His ambition to destroy Outworld and Netherrealm, combined with the atrocities he did so far in ''Fanfic/MortalKombatDesperation'' show that he is ''far'' [[KnightOfCerebus more vicious than Shao Kahn and Shinnok combined]]. And again, he's sure he's a good man who claims to "protect" Earthrealm, yet it's his own greed and hypocrisy that is driving [[Fanfic/MortalKombatDesperation Mortal Kombat: Desperation's plot so far]].

* KnightOfCerebus: As soon as he appears, the humor level drops.
* KnightTemplar: Claims that he's "protecting" Earthrealm from external threats by invading Outworld.

** If his actions regarding Cassie Cage, the Lin Kuei, the Edenian resistance and Li Mei's village in ''Fanfic/MortalKombatDesperation'' aren't enough, then when he claims to have [[FinalSolution massacred the Zaterrans]], [[ColdBloodedTorture allowed Kano and his thugs to have tortured Jacqui Briggs and Irene Hayabusa]], killed Vergil (Dante's brother), attacked the Mugen Tenshin, and destroyed the Shaolin/White Lotus Society just to spite Kung Lao and Jin shows that his ruthlessness and sadism knows no bounds.

* TheSociopath: If the above tropes aren't enough of an indication, he absolutely cares for no one other than himself.

* WouldHurtAChild: Many of the Lin Kuei he killed or maimed were around 10-12 years old. To top this off, he actually found it funny while doing this.

* PsychopathicManchild: For being an [[EvilOverlord evil tyrant]], he is ultimately rather AxCrazy. Not to mention that he likes to relish in the suffering of others, particularly the Cage family.

* TortureTechnician: In one of his fatalities, he fries his opponent to death just like he did to Liu Kang (albeit accidently) in ''MK9''. But this time, it's very deliberate.

* EvilGloating: What's the point of hurting people if you don't get to revel in their expressions of horror, despair and hatred?

* EvilOverlord: Currently rules Earthrealm like an absolute dictator with an iron fist and plans to merge it with Outworld and Netherrealm.

* AxCrazy: It's a no-brainer that he's unhinged, and likes to see his enemies suffer.

* AGodAmI: Raiden qualifies as this, even though he's a PhysicalGod. He intends to become the GodEmperor by instigating Armageddon on all realms.

* TheConqueror: Raiden intends to conquer Outworld and the Netherrealm in order to "keep" Earthrealm safe.

* EvenEvilHasStandards: Even Triborg, Shinnok and Quan Chi seem to be repulsed at what he's done so far in their intros.

* FauxAffablyEvil: Dark Raiden seems to have a SlasherSmile on his face, showcasing his homicidal nature in ''Fanfic/MortalKombatDesperation''.

* ForTheEvulz: Though he claims he's [[BlatantLies "protecting" Earthrealm at all costs]], Kung Jin and others think that Dark Raiden is only using this as an excuse, as it seems that he's seeking more power.

* HowTheMightyHaveFallen: Raiden has gone from being the God of Thunder and mentor to many of his champions (especially Kung Lao, Liu Kang, Kai, Johnny Cage and Kung Jin, to name a few) to a sociopathic and bloodthirsty megalomaniac who lusts for power after he CameBackWrong. Even Quan Chi (who himself is evil) says this, word-for-word.
* {{Hypocrite}}: Claims to "protect" Earthrealm from external threats by invading Outworld, yet he's a tyrannical and vicious monster in the veins of Shao Kahn and Shinnok.

* KickTheDog: Really likes doing this. Outside of his [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder need to back-stab everyone]], he also kidnapped and tortured Cassie Cage, massacred the Lin Kuei, fried Team S-F to near death, attacked the Edenian resistance and ordered the destruction of Li Mei's village, all to spite his ex-allies. And in some intros, he's claims to have done the same thing to Jacqui and Irene Hayabusa as he did to Cassie, slaughtered the Shaolin monks, wiped out the Zaterrans, killed Vergil (Dante's brother) and attacked the Mugen Tenshin, among other crimes.

** And when he and Hotaru ordered the destruction of Li Mei's village, Elder Gods know how many innocent children and women were killed.

* EvenEvilHasStandards: Even Triborg, Shinnok and Quan Chi seem to be startled at what he's done so far in their intros.

* EvilPlan: Destroy Outworld and Netherrealm so he could absorb the two realms in the guise of "protecting" Earthrealm.

* HowTheMightyHaveFallen: Raiden has gone from being the God of Thunder and mentor to many of his champions (especially Kung Lao, Liu Kang, Kai, Johnny Cage and Kung Jin, to name a few) to a sociopathic and bloodthirsty megalomaniac who lusts for power after he Came Back Wrong. Even Quan Chi says this, word-for-word.
* {{Hypocrite}}: In his twisted mind, he claims to "protect" Earthrealm from external threats by invading Outworld, making him sound very similar to Shao Kahn and Shinnok.

* KickTheDog: Really likes doing this. Outside of his [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder need to back-stab everyone]], he also kidnapped and tortured Cassie Cage, massacred the Lin Kuei, attacked the Edenian resistance and ordered the destruction of Li Mei's village, all to spite his ex-allies. And in some intros, he's claims to have done the same thing to Jacqui and Irene Hayabusa as he did to Cassie, slaughtered the Shaolin monks, wiped out the Zaterrans, killed Vergil (Dante's brother) and attacked the Mugen Tenshin, among other crimes.

* NotSoDifferent: He plays this card with R. Superman.

* ShameIfSomethingHappened: Like a typical mob boss, he likes to threaten his enemies' friends and loved ones.

** And when he and Hotaru ordered the destruction of Li Mei's village, who knows how many innocent children and women were killed.

* EvilCannotComprehendGood: When his ex-allies compare him to Shinnok and Shao Kahn, Raiden goes berserk, [[BlatantLies claiming that he isn't like them]].

* ShameIfSomethingHappened: Likes to threaten his enemies' friends and loved ones.

* DarkIsEvil: Wears black armor and is a thoroughly despicable individual, but he otherwise represents LightIsNotGood.
* TheDreaded: Well, it's a no-brainer that many of his ex-allies fear him. Even his own henchmen seem to obey Dark Raiden out of ''sheer'' terror.

* EvilCounterpart: Of normal Raiden.

* SlasherSmile[=/=]PsychoticSmirk: In his win pose.

* EvilMeScaresMe: Raiden seems to be horrified as to what [[Fanfic/MortalKombatDesperation his corrupted future self]] might do.

* {{Hypocrite}}: He claims to "protec" Earthrealm from external threats by invading Outworld, when in fact, it's the opposite - he's lusting for more power.

* NotSoDifferent: Both Dark Raiden and Revenant Liu Kang point this out to him.

* BlowThemAway: He ''is'' the God of Wind]]

* SlasherSmile: In his win pose.

* {{The Hero}}ine: One of several from ''Fanfic/MortalKombatVsMarvekUniverse''