Reptile had discovered the plot devised by Shang Tsung and Quan Chi to assassinate Shao Kahn. But on his way to inform his master, he was distracted by a vampire woman named Nitara. She led him for the hidden base camp of Kitana's forces. Knowing the location of the base would be a great help to the Emperor in the war against Edenia and the Shokan. Eager to relay all that he had learned, Reptile raced back to Shao Kahn's fortress, only to discover him lying dead on the throne room floor.

Reptile's detour to Kitana's base camp had delayed him just long enough for Shang Tsung and Quan Chi to spring their attack on Shao Kahn. Reptile was devastated that he had failed his master and wandered the Outworld wastelands aimlessly until he once again crossed paths with Nitara. Desperately in need of a master, he offered his loyalty to her. Her first command to him was to attack the invader from Earthrealm, Cyrax. She explained that he must first destroy his arm panel in order to weaken the outsider.

Hung Gar Moves

Scratching Claw: Attack 1.
Low Paw Attack: Down + Attack 1.
Double Claw Strike: Back + Attack 1.
Chameleon Palm: Attack 2.
Low Claw Strike: Down + Attack 2.
Dual Claw Strike: Attack 3.
Forward Strike: Down + Attack 3.
Lizard Smash: Back + Attack 3.
Low Snap Kick: Attack 4.
Mid Roundhouse Kick: Down + Attack 4.
Spinning Roundhouse Kick: Back + Attack 4.
Hook Sweep Kick: Forward + Attack 4.
Shove: Special Move Button.
Throw: Forward + Special Move Button.

Crab Moves

Upward Elbow Strike: Attack 1.
Spinning Elbow Strike: Back + Attack 1.
Low Punch: Down + Attack 1.
Ridge Hand Swipe: Attack 2.
Dual Uppercut: Back + Attack 2.
Low Dual Uppercut: Down + Attack 2.
Spinning Back Kick: Attack 3.
Hooking Sweep: Back + Attack 3.
Low Snap Punch: Down + Attack 3.
Mid Hook Kick: Attack 4.
Low Hook Kick: Down + Attack 4.
Reversal: Special Move Button.
Throw: Forward + Special Move Button.

Kirehashi Moves

Downward Slash: 1
Circular Swing: Back + Attack 1.
The Cutter: Up + Attack 1.
Low Lunge: Down + Attack 1.
Side Slash: Attack 2.
Spinning Slash: Back + Attack 2.
Balde Chop: Down + Attack 2.
Upward Slash: Attack 3.
Low Swipe: Back + Attack 3.
Low Poke: Down + Attack 3.
Mid Lunge: Attack 4.
Blade Smash: Back + Attack 4.
Spinning Blade: Down + Attack 4.
Impale: Special Move Button.

Special Moves

Lizard Ball: Forward, Down, Attack 4.
Acid Spit: Back, Forward, Attack 1.

Fatality

Tounge Lash: Up, Up, Up, Forward, Attack 3.

Ending

Despite the strong sulphurous stench that filled the chamber, Reptile could smell that Nitara and Cyrax had been there recently. There was no sign of them now, except for some scattered glass shards and a residual trace of strong magical energies. His revenge would have to wait.

Suddenly an expectant hush filled the chamber as energy cascaded around what appeared to be a dragon embryo. The tiny dragon stretched and the egg cracked. A beam of energy ripped out from inside and lanced into Reptile. His world was filled with roaring power as his squamous body was twisted and transformed. The ancient prophecy had been fulfilled: the Dragon King had returned.