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{{Infobox hero
{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_yamato
| key = hero_yamato
| voice_actor = Alpha Takahashi
| voice_actor = <!--Alpha Takahashi has been debunked, see trivia-->
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| pronouns = 彼女/彼女の/She/Her
}}{{Quotation
| 2 = {{Tooltip|剣は触媒に過ぎん。私の意志こそが真の武器となろう。|The sword is nothing more than a catalyst. My will is the true weapon.}}
| 4 = Yamato_upgrade_power1_03.mp3
}}
}}
'''Yamato''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. She is a close-range assassin using precise strikes and sword attacks to destroy her foes. Conducting a '''[[Yamato#Flying Strike|Flying Strike]]''' with her grapple to get close, Yamato unleashes her powerful melee attacks along with '''[[Yamato#Power Slash|Power Slash]]''' and [[Yamato#Crimson Slash|'''Crimson Slash''']] attacks to damage, slow, and disable her enemies while healing herself. Once fully engaged, she can unleash her '''[[Yamato#Shadow Transformation|Shadow Transformation]]''' to become infused with her brother's shadow soul, becoming unstoppable for a short time while ending the life of her opponents.


'''Yamato''' (real name '''Kaori''') is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. She is a close-range assassin using precise strikes and sword attacks to destroy her foes. Conducting a Flying Strike with her grapple to get close, Yamato unleashes her powerful melee attacks along with Power Slash and Crimson Slash attacks to damage, slow, and disable her enemies while healing herself. Once fully engaged, she can unleash her Shadow Transformation to become infused with a shadow soul, becoming unstoppable for a short time while ending the life of her opponents.
Kaori and her brother were crime lords of the [[Seventh Moon]], bringing in wealth and power to the organization. However, a dispute during expansion led to the death of Kaori's brother and her escape to the [[United States of America|United States]]. A miscommunication once she arrived led to Kaori adopting her brother's name, Yamato, vowing to secure her brother's dream of international presence.


Kaori and her brother were crime lords of the [[Seventh Moon]], bringing in wealth and power to the organization. However, a dispute during expansion led to the death of Kaori's brother and her escape to the [[United States of America|United States]]. A miscommunication once she arrived led to Kaori adopting her brother's name, Yamato, vowing to secure her brother's dream of international presence.
== Weapon ==


Yamato's gun has an alt-fire mode.  
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_yamato}}Sister's Lament has an alternate fire that explodes on impact. Alt-fire stats:
* Takes {{DataProp|Yamato|Weapon.AltFire.AmmoConsumedPerShot}} ammo rounds per shot. Can still be shot for full damage even if Yamato doesn't have enough ammo in the clip.
* Deals {{DataProp|Yamato|Weapon.AltFire.BulletDamage}} {{#invoke:HeroData|get_hero_scalar|Yamato|Level|BulletDamageAltFire}} damage on a direct hit.
* Bullets per second: {{#invoke:HeroData|get_alt_fire_var|Yamato|RoundsPerSecond|2}}.
* Has a DPS value of {{#invoke:HeroData|get_alt_fire_var|Yamato|DPS|3}} and sustained DPS of {{#invoke:HeroData|get_alt_fire_var|Yamato|SustainedDPS|3}}.
* Falloff Range: {{#invoke:HeroData|get_alt_fire_var|Yamato|FalloffStartRange|2}}m - {{#invoke:HeroData|get_alt_fire_var|Yamato|FalloffEndRange|2}}m
* Cannot crit.


== Abilities ==
== Abilities ==
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|-|(1) Power Slash=
{{AbilitySection
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name  = Yamato
| hero_name=Yamato
| ability_num = 1
| ability_num=1
| notes =
* Starting a charge quickly slows Yamato to {{DataProp|Power Slash|ChannelMoveSpeed}}m/s. This slowdown can be partially mitigated by [[Yamato/Movement#Dash_Slash|dashing]] before casting or [[Ziplines/Zipline_Momentum_Conservation|ZMC]].
* There are 4 stages the charging goes through. Every stage change is indicated by reticle lighting up pairs of vertical marks.
** 0.0s - 0.35s: initial phase where the ability can not be casted yet.
** 0.35s - 0.85s: "short charge" phase indicated by blue flames. Finishing here results in '''{{DataProp|Power Slash|ShortChargeDamagePct}}%''' damage.
** 0.85s - 1.4s: "medium charge" phase indicated by red flames. Finishing here results in '''{{DataProp|Power Slash|MediumChargeDamagePct}}%''' damage.
** 1.4s: "max charge" where ability automatically casts for '''100%''' damage.
*
}}
}}


|-|(2) Flying Strike=
{{AbilitySection
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name   = Yamato
| hero_name=Yamato
| ability_num = 2
| ability_num=2
| notes =
* After grappling, Yamato can go through walls and does not break connection regardless of distance or visibility.
* The target can break the connection via dispel (e.g. {{ItemIcon|Dispel Magic}}) or [[Invincible|invincibility]] (e.g.  {{HeroIcon|Ivy}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Stone Form}}).
* Yamato can break the connection at any time during the flight by pressing the ability button (default <code>2</code>) or cancel ability button (default <code>SPACE</code>).
* Breaking connection triggers the slash animation but does no damage.
}}
}}


|-|(3) Crimson Slash=
{{AbilitySection
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name   = Yamato
| hero_name=Yamato
| ability_num = 3
| ability_num=3
| notes =
* Crimson Slash has a {{DataProp|Crimson Slash|AbilityCastDelay}}s delay between cast and the actual hit.
}}
}}


|-|(4) Shadow Transformation=
{{AbilitySection
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name   = Yamato
| hero_name=Yamato
| ability_num = 4
| ability_num=4
| notes       =
|notes=
* Faster ability speed results in following changes:
* The Invincible phase lasts 1.5s.
** {{AbilityIcon|Power Slash}}: full charge time from {{DataProp|Power Slash|AbilityCastDelay}}s to {{#expr: {{DataProp|Power Slash|AbilityCastDelay}} * (100-{{DataProp|Shadow Transformation|AbilitySpeedPct}})/100 }}s.
** {{AbilityIcon|Flying slash}}: due to several phases, some of which are not affected by casting speed, the effect is unstable. Generally it varies from being ~20% quicker for short range casts to ~30% quicker for long range casts.
** {{AbilityIcon|Crimson Slash}}: cast delay from {{DataProp|Crimson Slash|AbilityCastDelay}}s to {{#expr: {{DataProp|Crimson Slash|AbilityCastDelay}} * (100-{{DataProp|Shadow Transformation|AbilitySpeedPct}})/100 }}s.
* T1 bonus weapon damage applies to each pellet in a shot. Total increase is {{DataProp|Shadow Transformation|Upgrades.1.WeaponDamageBonus}} (extra dmg) * {{DataProp|Yamato|Weapon.BulletsPerShot}} (pellets/shot) = '''+{{#expr: {{DataProp|Shadow Transformation|Upgrades.1.WeaponDamageBonus}} * {{DataProp|Yamato|Weapon.BulletsPerShot}}}} damage''' to each shot. Alt fire has only 1 pellet. This bonus is '''not''' increased further with bonus weapon damage from items or weapon [[investment]].
}}
}}


</tabber>
== Street Brawl ==
 
=== Ability Changes ===
== Weapon ==
<!--For fresh data see [[Deadlock:Street Brawl Ability Changes]] -->
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_yamato}}Sister's Lament has an alternate fire that explodes on impact. This alt-fire takes 3 ammo rounds and deals 50 {{PI|0.7}} damage on a direct hit.
Apart from [[Street Brawl#Heroes|global changes]], Yamato does '''not''' have any special modifications for her abilities in Street Brawl.
 
=== Item Draft ===
== Update history ==
{{HeroStreetBrawlItems|Yamato}}
{{Update history}}


== Background ==
== Backstory ==
''See '''[[Yamato/Lore]]''' for more story content.''
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Original=
|-|Original=
{{Fates_Tale|yamato}}
{{Fates_Tale|yamato|no_link=true}}
|-|Translated=
|-|Translated=
{{Quotation|'''A FATE'S TALE'''|
{{Quotation||
Born to criminal royalty, Kaori and her brother Yamato always knew they were destined to run The 7th Moon after their father's passing.  For years they ran the organization as equals; leading to profit, success, and plans for expansion to the United States.
Born to criminal royalty, Kaori and her brother Yamato always knew they were destined to run The 7th Moon after their father's passing.  For years they ran the organization as equals; leading to profit, success, and plans for expansion to the United States.<br><br>
 
The idea was simple.  Kaori would stay in Japan and maintain things at home, while Yamato would travel to America to set up an international presence.  Unfortunately for the siblings; this plan didn't sit well with some of their more insecure underlings, who bristled at the idea of being led by Kaori in Japan.<br><br>
The idea was simple.  Kaori would stay in Japan and maintain things at home, while Yamato would travel to America to set up an international presence.  Unfortunately for the siblings; this plan didn't sit well with some of their more insecure underlings, who bristled at the idea of being led by Kaori in Japan.
The coup was swift and violent.  Yamato gave his life protecting Kaori, but in doing so ensured that she and a handful of loyalists were able to escape Japan for America.<br><br>
 
When she arrived stateside, the contact her brother was supposed to meet greeted her and her retinue.  Unfamiliar with the gender of Japanese names, the man addressed her as Yamato.  She thought to correct him, but decided that the best way to keep her brother's memory alive was to take his name and live out his dream.<ref>Official translated backstory from May 2024 ''Deadlock'' build</ref>
The coup was swift and violent.  Yamato gave his life protecting Kaori, but in doing so ensured that she and a handful of loyalists were able to escape Japan for America.
 
When she arrived stateside, the contact her brother was supposed to meet greeted her and her retinue.  Unfamiliar with the gender of Japanese names, the man addressed her as Yamato.  She thought to correct him, but decided that the best way to keep her brother's memory alive was to take his name and live out his dream.
}}
}}
</tabber>
</tabber>


=== Lore ===
== Update history ==
Yamato's wish in the ritual is to make the [[Seventh Moon]] powerful enough to take over New York.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"New York will fall into the hands of the Seventh Moon."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Patron}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Yamato Start): ''"This is not your city, Yamato, but after you summon me, it will be."''</ref> She also hopes to solidify her brother's legacy, as she is still grieving his death.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Patron}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Yamato Start): ''"You have overcome grief and betrayal to stand here today. But you seek to do more than just survive. Summon me."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Patron}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Yamato Start): ''"Yamato, you honor your brother by taking his name, but there is more work to be done to enshrine his legacy."''</ref>
{{Update history}}


Yamato predominantly speaks Japanese, although she also knows how to speak English.
== 3D model ==
 
{{3D_Model|Yamato}}
Yamato is the ruthless leader of the Seventh Moon, and leads the organization by example.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (Select): ''"I will lead my team to victory!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"Follow me! I'll lead you to victory."''</ref> She once murdered someone for owing the Seventh Moon a "C-Note" ($100).<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper_select_09.mp3|context=(Select)|transcription=I know a guy who owed the Seventh Moon a C-note... well, I knew a guy who owed the Seventh Moon a C-Note... Yamato murdered the shit out of him.}}</ref>
===Weapon===
 
{{3D Model|Yamato Weapon|size=240px}}
The sword Yamato uses is an ancient heirloom.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Dynamo|number=3}}</ref> She inherited it when her predecessor died, and someone else will inherit it when she dies.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"If I die, someone else will inherit this sword. Just as I did."''</ref>
 
Yamato wants to make the [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] and [[Nashala Dion|Nashala]] obey her.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I don't take orders from the Seventh Moon.|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=Not yet.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"Maybe I'll make Nashala my servant."''</ref>
 
Yamato has arrived in [[The Cursed Apple|New York]] less than a year before the [[Maelstrom|Ritual]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|quotes=Shopkeeper#Winter Event 2025|transcription=Hope you enjoy your first Christmas in New York.}}</ref>
 
Only the [[Patrons]] , {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} and {{HeroIcon|Rem}} refer to Yamato as Kaori.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Hidden King|quotes=The Hidden King/Quotes#Match Start|transcription=Kaori, you honor your brother by taking his name, and honor him further still by making his dreams a reality. Complete the ritual, and see the success you both dreamed of.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|context=(sleepy taunt to Yamato)|transcription=I like your brother too, Kaori.}}</ref><ref>The Doorman's in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (Hero Specific): ''"Your brother died to save your life, Kaori, and what do you have to show for it? A life of exile in a country full of people that can't be bothered to learn your real name, and an organization that is a shadow of its former glory.  Just give up Kaori. Sorry, I forgot it’s “Yamato” now."''</ref>
 
Yamato wants to speak to Molly Molenzo, a woman incarcerated in [[wikipedia:Rikers_Island|Rikers Island]] and a rival of {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} and {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Vyper|number=3|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You did time on Rikers, yes? (...) So, you must know Molly Molenzo. It's very important I speak to her.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Wraith|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=Heard you shanked Molly. (...) She's not [a friend].|hero_quote2=Vyper|quote2=Cool, yeah. No, I stabbed the hell outta her. Not a fan.}}</ref>
 
== Character interactions ==
 
* Yamato is cruel and antagonistic to most other heroes.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|enemy interactions]]</ref> This generally goes unnoticed, since none of the other heroes speak Japanese.
* Yamato is commonly described as "scary".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s [[Yamato/Quotes#Other Characters|other hero interactions]]</ref>
* Yamato respects {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} for his age and skill.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill orion 02.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=An admirable warrior, despite being an enemy.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You are old.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=How observant.|hero_quote3=Yamato|quote3=That wasn't an insult.}}</ref>
* Yamato wants to turn {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Mo}} into a coat and {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}} into a hat.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill krill 01.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=I'll make a coat from the big one, and a hat from the small one.}}</ref>
* Yamato thanks {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} for taking care of [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill tengu 02.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=Thanks for taking care of Mendoza.}}</ref> However, she also undermines Ivy's skill and says she wants to take over Spanish Harlem for the Seventh Moon.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill tengu 04.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=If someone like that can stop Mendoza, conquering New York won't be difficult.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato_kill_tengu_03.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=Next, I'll take over Spanish Harlem. In return for your rudeness.}}</ref>
* Yamato views {{PageRef|name=Wraith}} as her main hurdle towards conquering New York.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith): ''"Now, New York will be mine!"''</ref> She hopes to take over Wraith's business.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith): ''"The Seventh Moon will take care of your business."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} is keeping an eye on Yamato in-case the Seventh Moon becomes big enough to be a cartel. She hasn't been ordered to assassinate Yamato yet.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=We're going to win today, Yamato, and when we do, you'll use the Patrons to make the Seventh Moon strong. But know this: we're watching you.|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=I don't care.|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=If you step out of line, you will.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Pocket}} thinks Yamato would get along with their mother.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth kill yamato 02.mp3|transcription=She would get along with my mother.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}} and {{PageRef|name=Warden}} respect Yamato's conviction.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"You fought with courage."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"You fought with grace, Yamato, but that will only get you so far."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Lash}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"Oh, that sword is gonna look so good over my fireplace!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"I can't wait to steal that sword!"''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Vyper}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"Aw, I can't wait to use that sword to cut a Reuben."''</ref> want Yamato's sword.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Yamato card.png|Yamato portrait
File:Yamato card.png|Yamato portrait
File:Yamato Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Yamato
File:Yamato Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Yamato
File:Yamato MM.png|Yamato icon
File:Yamato MM.png|Yamato icon
File:Yamato Render.png|Yamato in-game render
File:Yamato Render.png|Yamato in-game render
File:Yamato select background.png|Yamato select background
File:Yamato Reference Sheet.png|Yamato reference sheet
File:Yamato Reference Sheet.png|Yamato reference sheet
File:Yamato name.png|Yamato name typography
File:Yamato Weapon.png|Yamato weapon - ''Sister's Lament''
File:Yamato Weapon.png|Yamato weapon - Sister's Lament
</gallery>
File:Yamato card old.png|Previous Yamato portrait
 
File:Yamato winter.png|Yamato 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
=== Typography ===
File:Yamato temp MM.png|Temporary Yamato icon [[Update:September 12, 2024|(2024-09-12 update)]]
<gallery>
File:Yamato Neon Prime.png|[[Neon Prime]] Yamato
File:Yamato name.svg|Yamato name typography ([https://www.myfonts.com/pt/products/regular-daisy-408636 Daisy Regular] and [https://www.myfonts.com/pt/collections/sea-cruise-font-jeff-levine Sea Cruise] fonts)
File:Neon Prime Yamato.png|Neon Prime Yamato color palette
File:Yamato russian.svg|Yamato's typography for Russian and Ukrainian
File:Yamato schinese.svg|Yamato's Simplified Chinese typography
</gallery>
 
=== Concept art ===
<gallery>
File:Yamato concept 1.jpg|Yamato concept art - "Yokai"
File:Yamato concept 1.jpg|Yamato concept art - "Yokai"
File:Yamato concept 2.jpg|Yamato concept art
File:Yamato concept 2.jpg|Yamato concept art
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File:Yamato concept 4.jpg|Yamato concept art - "University"
File:Yamato concept 4.jpg|Yamato concept art - "University"
File:Anisha concept.jpg|Yamato concept art - "Anisha"
File:Anisha concept.jpg|Yamato concept art - "Anisha"
</gallery>
=== Removed/Unused content ===
<gallery>
File:Yamato card old.png|Previous Yamato portrait
File:Yamato winter.png|Yamato 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Yamato temp MM.png|Temporary Yamato icon [[Update:September 12, 2024|(2024-09-12 update)]]
File:Yamato leak.png|Leaked work-in-progress Yamato model
File:Yamato leak.png|Leaked work-in-progress Yamato model
File:Yamato Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Yamato.
</gallery>
File:Yamato Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Yamato.
 
=== [[Neon Prime]] ===
<gallery>
File:Yamato Neon Prime.png|Neon Prime Yamato portrait
File:Neon Prime Yamato.png|Neon Prime Yamato model colors
</gallery>
</gallery>


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** [[Yoshi]] has shared early concept art of Yamato's upcoming redesign.<ref>2024-08-10 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord ''- "Regarding yamato question, can share some of the early concepts we have, none are final or anything, just exploration level (...) early concepts for new direction i mean"''</ref>
** [[Yoshi]] has shared early concept art of Yamato's upcoming redesign.<ref>2024-08-10 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord ''- "Regarding yamato question, can share some of the early concepts we have, none are final or anything, just exploration level (...) early concepts for new direction i mean"''</ref>
** An image of Yamato's work-in-progress model redesign was leaked on October 2025.
** An image of Yamato's work-in-progress model redesign was leaked on October 2025.
* In [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']], Yamato had children.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin kill yamato 02.mp3|transcription=You don't want your children to get sucked into this, Yamato.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin kill yamato 04.mp3|transcription=This can't be the life you want for your family, Yamato.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paradox|alt_name=Chrono|file=Chrono killed by yamato 01.mp3|transcription=Her dad's scary, she's scary, and I bet her kids wear matching outfits.}}</ref> Her father is also mentioned, and it is believed that he was the character Ghost/Spectre, who became [[Lady Geist]].
** A work-in-progress Yamato face texture was added to the files in the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update. This texture has a natural skin tone, normal head proportions, and a small scar on her upper lip.
** A popular fan rumor is that Yamato in ''Neon Prime'' was an alien obsessed with Japanese culture. This rumor is incorrect, based on what is known about her character and faction from old voice lines and the [[Neon Prime lore]] document.
* A popular fan rumor is that Yamato in ''[[Neon Prime]]'' was an alien obsessed with Japanese culture. This rumor is incorrect, based on what is known about her character and faction from old voice lines and the [[Neon Prime Lore]] document.
* Yamato's weapon was originally called '''Celestial Dynasty'''.
* Yamato's weapon was originally called '''Celestial Dynasty'''.
* Yamato and [[Haze]] are currently the only heroes whose Ammo is directly affected by [[Spirit Power]].
* Yamato's original voice actor wasn't a native Japanese speaker. This was changed after she was recast in the [[Update:October 10, 2024|2024-10-10 Update]]. Developer [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]] has confirmed that her voice actor is not Alpha Takahashi.<ref>2025-08-17 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord ''- "it's not [Alpha]"''</ref>
* Yamato has a higher [[Melee Damage|melee damage]] than every other hero, with the exception of [[Pocket]]'s light melee.
* Yamato's original voice actor wasn't a native Japanese speaker. This was changed after she was recast in the [[Update:October 10, 2024|2024-10-10 Update]].
* Yamato's background was originally available in English in an earlier build, before being translated to Japanese.
* Yamato's background was originally available in English in an earlier build, before being translated to Japanese.
* "Reminiscing in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Yamato in the [[Hideout]].
* "Reminiscing in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Yamato in the [[Hideout]].
== See also ==
* [[Seventh Moon|The Seventh Moon]]


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 20:10, 31 August 2026

Yamato
Relentless
Acrobatics
Pursuer
Weapon Stats
Damage Per Second: 63.2
Bullet Damage: 5.31+0.154
Pellets per shot: 5
Ammo: 12x0.15
Bullets per sec: 2.38
Reload Time: 2.44s
Bullet Velocity: 254m/s
Light Melee: 55+1.58
Heavy Melee: 128+3.68
Vitality Stats
Health: 730+45
Health Regen: 1
Move Speed: 8.2m/s
Sprint Speed: 1.6m/s
Dash Speed: 14.7m/s
Stamina: 3
Stamina Cooldown: 4.5s
Spirit Stats
Spirit Power: 0+1.1
Information
Pronouns:彼女/彼女の/She/Her
Release Date:April 24, 2024
剣は触媒に過ぎん。私の意志こそが真の武器となろう。

Yamato is a Hero in Deadlock. She is a close-range assassin using precise strikes and sword attacks to destroy her foes. Conducting a Flying Strike with her grapple to get close, Yamato unleashes her powerful melee attacks along with Power Slash and Crimson Slash attacks to damage, slow, and disable her enemies while healing herself. Once fully engaged, she can unleash her Shadow Transformation to become infused with her brother's shadow soul, becoming unstoppable for a short time while ending the life of her opponents.

Kaori and her brother were crime lords of the Seventh Moon, bringing in wealth and power to the organization. However, a dispute during expansion led to the death of Kaori's brother and her escape to the United States. A miscommunication once she arrived led to Kaori adopting her brother's name, Yamato, vowing to secure her brother's dream of international presence.

Weapon

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Sister's Lament
Spreadshot
Close Range
63 Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
20m ➞ 46m

Sister's Lament has an alternate fire that explodes on impact. Alt-fire stats:

  • Takes 3 ammo rounds per shot. Can still be shot for full damage even if Yamato doesn't have enough ammo in the clip.
  • Deals 50 +0.7 damage on a direct hit.
  • Bullets per second: 0.95.
  • Has a DPS value of 47.6 and sustained DPS of 39.
  • Falloff Range: 20m - 58m
  • Cannot crit.

Abilities

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Power Slash

Power Slash






Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 12s



Channel to increase damage over 1.4 seconds, then release a fully-charged sword strike.
Press Ability 1 or Fire to trigger the strike early, dealing partial damage.

x1.85


145

Full Charge Damage



22m

Slash Length

0%  Move Speed

0s  Slow Duration

60%  Bullet Resist

Ability Point1
+40% Movement Slow for 3s
Ability Point2
-4s Ability Cooldown
Ability Point5
+8m Cast Range
+150 Damage and Increases Spirit Power scaling
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff ResistEffect can be dispelledCC effect suppressed by Unstoppable
  • Starting a charge quickly slows Yamato to 1.3m/s. This slowdown can be partially mitigated by dashing before casting or ZMC.
  • There are 4 stages the charging goes through. Every stage change is indicated by reticle lighting up pairs of vertical marks.
    • 0.0s - 0.35s: initial phase where the ability can not be casted yet.
    • 0.35s - 0.85s: "short charge" phase indicated by blue flames. Finishing here results in 30% damage.
    • 0.85s - 1.4s: "medium charge" phase indicated by red flames. Finishing here results in 50% damage.
    • 1.4s: "max charge" where ability automatically casts for 100% damage.

Flying Slash

Flying Slash


Cast Range 26m






Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 36s



Throw a grappling hook to reel yourself towards an enemy, dealing Light melee damage and slowing the target when you arrive.

x1


55

Damage


-50%

Move Speed

2.5s  Slow Duration 

Upon reaching target:

0

Bonus Spirit
Upon reaching target:

0s

Buff Duration
Ability Point1
-18s Cooldown
Ability Point2
Gain +35 Spirit Power for 6s
Ability Point5
Alt-Cast to Grapple allies
+15m Cast Range
Gains 1 extra charge
Benefits from melee items (e.g. Melee Lifesteal)Debuff duration reduced by Debuff ResistEffect can be dispelledCC effect suppressed by UnstoppableDisabled by Slowing Hex
  • After grappling, Yamato can go through walls and does not break connection regardless of distance or visibility.
  • The target can break the connection via dispel (e.g. Dispel Magic) or invincibility (e.g. Ivy's Stone Form).
  • Yamato can break the connection at any time during the flight by pressing the ability button (default 2) or cancel ability button (default SPACE).
  • Breaking connection triggers the slash animation but does no damage.

Crimson Slash

Crimson Slash



Radius 13m





Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 16s



Slash enemies in front of you, damaging them and slowing their fire rate. If any enemy heroes are hit, you heal.

x0.37


55

Damage

x1.04


55

Heal on hero hit


-30%

Fire Rate

4s  Debuff Duration 

Ability Point1
On Hit : +30% Melee Damage for 4s
Ability Point2
On Hero Hit : +6% Max Health Heal
Ability Point5
-10s Cooldown and increases scaling
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff ResistHealing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reductionEffect can be dispelledHealing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effect
  • Crimson Slash has a 0.3s delay between cast and the actual hit.

Shadow Transformation

Shadow Transformation

Channel Time 1.5s




Duration 5s



Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 150s



Become infused with Yamato's shadow soul. After an initial invincible transformation your abilities are refreshed and are 60% faster. You gain immunity to negative status effects and have greatly increased bullet and spirit resist.
When you get a hero kill, you heal and the duration is extended.



5s

Duration


60%

Ability Speed



15%

Max Health Heal

30%  Bullet Resist

30%  Spirit Resist

2s  Duration On Kill 

0  

Ability Point1
+7 Weapon Damage
Ability Point2
+4m Move Speed and -20 Cooldown
Ability Point5
+3s Duration
+30% Bullet Resist
+30% Spirit Resist
Healing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reductionHealing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effect
  • Faster ability speed results in following changes:
    • Power Slash: full charge time from 1.4s to 0.56s.
    • Flying Slash: due to several phases, some of which are not affected by casting speed, the effect is unstable. Generally it varies from being ~20% quicker for short range casts to ~30% quicker for long range casts.
    • Crimson Slash: cast delay from 0.3s to 0.12s.
  • T1 bonus weapon damage applies to each pellet in a shot. Total increase is 7 (extra dmg) * 5 (pellets/shot) = +35 damage to each shot. Alt fire has only 1 pellet. This bonus is not increased further with bonus weapon damage from items or weapon investment.

Street Brawl

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Ability Changes

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Apart from global changes, Yamato does not have any special modifications for her abilities in Street Brawl.

Item Draft

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In Street Brawl, every hero draws items from a shared pool, but some items are weighted to appear more often for a given hero and others less often. For each tier below, that tier's items are grouped by how likely they are to be offered to Yamato: High, Average, or Low chance.

Tier 1
High chance
Imbue

Close Quarters

Active
Imbue

Restorative Shot

Active
Imbue

Extra Regen

Active
Imbue

Extra Spirit

Active
Imbue

Mystic Burst

Active
Imbue

Mystic Regeneration

Active
Imbue

Spirit Strike

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Extended Magazine

Active
Imbue

Headshot Booster

Active
Imbue

High-Velocity Rounds

Active
Imbue

Monster Rounds

Active
Imbue

Rapid Rounds

Active
Imbue

Extra Health

Active
Imbue

Extra Stamina

Active
Imbue

Grit

Active
Imbue

Healing Rite

Active
Imbue

Melee Lifesteal

Active
Imbue

Rebuttal

Active
Imbue

Sprint Boots

Active
Imbue

Extra Charge

Active
Imbue

Mystic Expansion

Active
Imbue

Rusted Barrel

Active
Tier 2
High chance
Imbue

Mystic Shot

Active
Imbue

Enchanter's Emblem

Active
Imbue

Healbane

Active
Imbue

Healing Booster

Active
Imbue

Spirit Lifesteal

Active
Imbue

Cold Front

Active
Imbue

Compress Cooldown

Active
Imbue

Improved Spirit

Active
Imbue

Mystic Vulnerability

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Active Reload

Active
Imbue

Fleetfoot

Active
Imbue

Intensifying Magazine

Active
Imbue

Kinetic Dash

Active
Imbue

Long Range

Active
Imbue

Melee Charge

Active
Imbue

Opening Rounds

Active
Imbue

Recharging Rush

Active
Imbue

Slowing Bullets

Active
Imbue

Spirit Shredder Bullets

Active
Imbue

Split Shot

Active
Imbue

Stalker

Active
Imbue

Swift Striker

Active
Imbue

Titanic Magazine

Active
Imbue

Weakening Headshot

Active
Imbue

Battle Vest

Active
Imbue

Bullet Lifesteal

Active
Imbue

Debuff Reducer

Active
Imbue

Enduring Speed

Active
Imbue

Guardian Ward

Active
Imbue

Reactive Barrier

Active
Imbue

Restorative Locket

Active
Imbue

Return Fire

Active
Imbue

Spirit Shielding

Active
Imbue

Trophy Collector

Active
Imbue

Weapon Shielding

Active
Imbue

Arcane Surge

Active
Imbue

Bullet Resist Shredder

Active
Imbue

Duration Extender

Active
Imbue

Mystic Slow

Active
Imbue

Quicksilver Reload

Active
Imbue

Slowing Hex

Active
Imbue

Spirit Sap

Active
Imbue

Suppressor

Active
Tier 3
High chance
Imbue

Point Blank

Active
Imbue

Bullet Resilience

Active
Imbue

Counterspell

Active
Imbue

Spirit Resilience

Active
Imbue

Radiant Regeneration

Active
Imbue

Spirit Snatch

Active
Imbue

Superior Cooldown

Active
Imbue

Surge of Power

Active
Imbue

Tankbuster

Active
Imbue

Torment Pulse

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Alchemical Fire

Active
Imbue

Ballistic Enchantment

Active
Imbue

Berserker

Active
Imbue

Blood Tribute

Active
Imbue

Burst Fire

Active
Imbue

Cultist Sacrifice

Active
Imbue

Escalating Resilience

Active
Imbue

Express Shot

Active
Imbue

Headhunter

Active
Imbue

Heroic Aura

Active
Imbue

Hollow Point

Active
Imbue

Hunter's Aura

Active
Imbue

Shadow Weave

Active
Imbue

Sharpshooter

Active
Imbue

Spirit Rend

Active
Imbue

Tesla Bullets

Active
Imbue

Toxic Bullets

Active
Imbue

Weighted Shots

Active
Imbue

Dispel Magic

Active
Imbue

Fortitude

Active
Imbue

Fury Trance

Active
Imbue

Healing Nova

Active
Imbue

Lifestrike

Active
Imbue

Majestic Leap

Active
Imbue

Metal Skin

Active
Imbue

Rescue Beam

Active
Imbue

Stamina Mastery

Active
Imbue

Veil Walker

Active
Imbue

Warp Stone

Active
Imbue

Decay

Active
Imbue

Disarming Hex

Active
Imbue

Greater Expansion

Active
Imbue

Knockdown

Active
Imbue

Rapid Recharge

Active
Imbue

Silence Wave

Active
Imbue

Superior Duration

Active
Tier 4
High chance
Imbue

Colossus

Active
Imbue

Diviner's Kevlar

Active
Imbue

Infuser

Active
Imbue

Leech

Active
Imbue

Plated Armor

Active
Imbue

Spellbreaker

Active
Imbue

Witchmail

Active
Imbue

Arctic Blast

Active
Imbue

Boundless Spirit

Active
Imbue

Escalating Exposure

Active
Imbue

Mystic Reverb

Active
Imbue

Refresher

Active
Imbue

Spirit Burn

Active
Imbue

Transcendent Cooldown

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Armor Piercing Rounds

Active
Imbue

Capacitor

Active
Imbue

Crippling Headshot

Active
Imbue

Crushing Fists

Active
Imbue

Frenzy

Active
Imbue

Glass Cannon

Active
Imbue

Lucky Shot

Active
Imbue

Ricochet

Active
Imbue

Silencer

Active
Imbue

Spellslinger

Active
Imbue

Spiritual Overflow

Active
Imbue

Cheat Death

Active
Imbue

Divine Barrier

Active
Imbue

Healing Tempo

Active
Imbue

Indomitable

Active
Imbue

Inhibitor

Active
Imbue

Juggernaut

Active
Imbue

Phantom Strike

Active
Imbue

Siphon Bullets

Active
Imbue

Unstoppable

Active
Imbue

Vampiric Burst

Active
Imbue

Cursed Relic

Active
Imbue

Echo Shard

Active
Imbue

Ethereal Shift

Active
Imbue

Focus Lens

Active
Imbue

Lightning Scroll

Active
Imbue

Magic Carpet

Active
Imbue

Mercurial Magnum

Active
Imbue

Scourge

Active
Imbue

Vortex Web

Active
Legendary
Average chance
Imbue

Haunting Shot

Active
Imbue

Infinite Rounds

Active
Imbue

Runed Gauntlets

Active
Imbue

Celestial Blessing

Active
Imbue

Cloak of Opportunity

Active
Imbue

Electric Slippers

Active
Imbue

Eternal Gift

Active
Imbue

Nullification Burst

Active
Imbue

Seraphim Wings

Active
Imbue

Shadow Strike

Active
Imbue

Frostbite Charm

Active
Imbue

Mystic Conduit

Active
Imbue

Mystical Piano

Active
Imbue

Omnicharge Signet

Active
Imbue

Prism Blast

Active
Imbue

Unstable Concoction

Active
Low chance
Imbue

Shrink Ray

Active

Backstory

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See Yamato/Lore for more story content.

犯罪組織のボスの家に生まれた花桜梨とその兄の大和にとって、
父の死後に「セブンスムーン」の跡目を継ぐのは自明のことでもあった。
そして何年もの間、かれらは対等の立場で組織を率いて利益と成功を
もたらし、やがてはアメリカへの進出をも目論むようになった。

思い描いていた計画は単純で、 大和がアメリカに渡って花桜梨の
国際的な存在感を高め、その間花桜梨は日本に残って国内を統制する、
といったものだった。 兄妹にとって不運だったのは、花桜梨が日本で
指揮をとるという計画を快く思わない部下たちがいたことだった。

そして迅速かつ暴力的な形で、反乱は発生した。大和は花桜梨を
守るために命を落とし、花桜梨と数人の忠実な部下たちは、
その大和の犠牲のおかげもあって、日本からアメリカへと
逃げ延びることに成功した。

アメリカに着いた花桜梨たちを出迎えたのは、本来であれば大和が
会う予定となっていた男であった。彼は日本人の名前になじみが
なかったため性別の区別がついておらず、花桜梨のことを
「ヤマト」と呼んだ。花桜梨は男の間違いを正そうと思ったが、
結局そのままにした。兄の記憶を残し続けるためにも、その名を名乗り、
その夢を受け継ぐことが最善の道であろうと考えたからだ。

Born to criminal royalty, Kaori and her brother Yamato always knew they were destined to run The 7th Moon after their father's passing. For years they ran the organization as equals; leading to profit, success, and plans for expansion to the United States.

The idea was simple. Kaori would stay in Japan and maintain things at home, while Yamato would travel to America to set up an international presence. Unfortunately for the siblings; this plan didn't sit well with some of their more insecure underlings, who bristled at the idea of being led by Kaori in Japan.

The coup was swift and violent. Yamato gave his life protecting Kaori, but in doing so ensured that she and a handful of loyalists were able to escape Japan for America.

When she arrived stateside, the contact her brother was supposed to meet greeted her and her retinue. Unfamiliar with the gender of Japanese names, the man addressed her as Yamato. She thought to correct him, but decided that the best way to keep her brother's memory alive was to take his name and live out his dream.[1]

Update history

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View the full update history: Yamato/Update history

Update Changes

July 28, 2026

July 9, 2026

June 30, 2026

3D model

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Yamato

Weapon

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Yamato Weapon
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Typography

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Concept art

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Removed/Unused content

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Trivia

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  • Yamato's current model is inherited from her original design in Neon Prime.
    • Yoshi has shared early concept art of Yamato's upcoming redesign.[2]
    • An image of Yamato's work-in-progress model redesign was leaked on October 2025.
    • A work-in-progress Yamato face texture was added to the files in the Old Gods, New Blood update. This texture has a natural skin tone, normal head proportions, and a small scar on her upper lip.
  • A popular fan rumor is that Yamato in Neon Prime was an alien obsessed with Japanese culture. This rumor is incorrect, based on what is known about her character and faction from old voice lines and the Neon Prime Lore document.
  • Yamato's weapon was originally called Celestial Dynasty.
  • Yamato's original voice actor wasn't a native Japanese speaker. This was changed after she was recast in the 2024-10-10 Update. Developer Kaori has confirmed that her voice actor is not Alpha Takahashi.[3]
  • Yamato's background was originally available in English in an earlier build, before being translated to Japanese.
  • "Reminiscing in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Yamato in the Hideout.

References

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  1. Official translated backstory from May 2024 Deadlock build
  2. 2024-08-10 - Yoshi; Deadlock Discord - "Regarding yamato question, can share some of the early concepts we have, none are final or anything, just exploration level (...) early concepts for new direction i mean"
  3. 2025-08-17 - Kaori; Deadlock Discord - "it's not [Alpha]"
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