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{{Infobox hero
{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_yamato
| key = hero_yamato
| release_date = April 16, 2024
| voice_actor = <!--Alpha Takahashi has been debunked, see trivia-->
| no_bullet_resist = true
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| no_spirit_resist = true
| pronouns = 彼女/彼女の/She/Her
| no_sprint = true
}}{{Quotation
| ammo = {{#invoke:HeroData|get_hero_var|{{#var:hero_key_or_en}}|ClipSize|3}}{{#invoke:HeroData|get_hero_scalar|{{#var:hero_key_or_en}}|Spirit|ClipSize}}
| 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 ==
<tabber>
 
|-|(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 ===
<!--For fresh data see [[Deadlock:Street Brawl Ability Changes]] -->
Apart from [[Street Brawl#Heroes|global changes]], Yamato does '''not''' have any special modifications for her abilities in Street Brawl.
=== Item Draft ===
{{HeroStreetBrawlItems|Yamato}}


== Weapon ==
== Backstory ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_yamato}}Sister's Lament has an alternate fire that explodes on impact. This alt-fire takes 3 ammo rounds and deals between 15 damage (in the explosion range) and 50 {{PI|0.7}} damage (direct hit).
''See '''[[Yamato/Lore]]''' for more story content.''
 
== Update history ==
{{Main|Yamato/Update history|l1=Update history}}
{{Update history}}
 
== Background ==
<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.
 
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>
 
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>
 
== 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.
== 3D model ==
* Yamato is commonly described as "scary".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s [[Yamato/Quotes#Other Characters|other hero interactions]]</ref>
{{3D_Model|Yamato}}
* 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>
===Weapon===
* 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>
{{3D Model|Yamato Weapon|size=240px}}
* 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>
* {{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
</gallery>
=== [[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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