Skarlet is a skilled warrior and a creation of sorcery. In her backstory, she was originally formed from the essence of blood by Shao Kahn's sorcerer, Quan Chi. Skarlet possesses the ability to control and manipulate blood, making her a formidable and deadly opponent.

Visually, Skarlet is often depicted wearing red attire, symbolizing her association with blood. Her moves and attacks revolve around her ability to shape and weaponize blood, utilizing projectiles, blades, and other blood-based techniques.

She made her debut in Mortal Kombat (2011) as a downloadable content character and has since become a recurring fighter in the franchise. (Mortal Kombat)