Editing Yamato

{{Infobox hero
| key =hero_yamato
| weapon_name = Sister's Lament
| art = Yamato full.png
| card = Yamato card.png
| release_date = April 16, 2024
| no_bullet_resist=true 
| no_spirit_resist=true 
| no_sprint=true
| no_voice_actor = true
| ammo = {{#invoke:HeroData|get_hero_var|hero_yamato|ClipSize|3}}{{ss|0.15}}

|max_health = {{#invoke:HeroData|get_hero_var|{{#var:hero_key_or_en}}|MaxHealth|3}}{{PI|31}}
|bullet_damage= {{#invoke:HeroData|get_hero_var|{{#var:hero_key_or_en}}|BulletDamage|3}}{{PI|0.33}}
|light_melee=  {{#invoke:HeroData|get_hero_var|{{#var:hero_key_or_en}}|LightMeleeDamage|3}}{{PI|2.67}}
|heavy_melee=  {{#invoke:HeroData|get_hero_var|{{#var:hero_key_or_en}}|HeavyMeleeDamage|3}}{{PI|4.95}}

}}

'''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. A miscommunication once she arrived led to Kaori adopting her brother's name, Yamato, vowing to secure her family's name once again.

Yamato's gun has an alt-fire mode. 

== Abilities ==
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|-|(1) Power Slash=
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| hero_name=Yamato
| ability_num=1
}}

|-|(2) Flying Strike=
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| hero_name=Yamato
| ability_num=2
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|-|(3) Crimson Slash=
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name=Yamato
| ability_num=3
}}

|-|(4) Shadow Transformation=
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name=Yamato
| ability_num=4
}}

</tabber>

== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_yamato}}

== Update history ==
{{Main|Yamato/Update history|l1=Update history}}
{{Update history}}

== Background ==
<tabber>
|-|Original=
{{Quotation|'''A FATE'S TALE'''|

犯罪組織のボスの家に生まれたカオリと兄のヤマトは、
父の死後、セブンスムーンの運営を引き継ぐ運命に
あることをずっと自覚していた。彼らは何年もの間、
二頭体制で組織を運営し、利益と成功をもたらし、
アメリカへの進出も計画していた。

計画は単純だった。カオリは日本に残って国内を
統制し、ヤマトはアメリカに渡り国際的な拠点を
作るはずだった。兄妹にとって不運だったのは、
カオリ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。

反逆は迅速かつ暴力的だった。ヤマトが命を犠牲に
してカオリを守ったおかげで、カオリは一握りの
部下たちと共に日本からアメリカへ逃れることができた。

アメリカに到着したカオリとその一行を迎え入れたのは、
ヤマトを出迎えるはずの人物だった。その男は
日本人の名前には馴染みがなく、カオリのことを
「ヤマト」と呼んだ。カオリは間違いを正そうかと思ったが、
兄を記憶に留める最善の方法は、自分がヤマトの
名前を受け継ぎ、彼の夢をかなえることだと決意した。}}
|-|Translated=
{{Quotation|'''A FATE'S TALE'''|

Born into a family of crime bosses, Kaori and her brother Yamato always knew they were destined to take over control of the Seventh Moon after their father's death. Together they ran the organization for years, bringing it profit and success, and even planning an expansion into America.

The plan was simple: Kaori would remain in Japan to control the country, while Yamato would travel to America to establish an international base. Unfortunately for the siblings, some of their subordinates were not happy about Kaori's plan to take command in Japan.

The rebellion was swift and violent. Yamato sacrificed his life to protect Kaori, and Kaori was saved by a handful of loyal members.

Together with her subordinates, she managed to escape from Japan to the United States. When Kaori and her group arrived in the United States, they were greeted by a man who was supposed to greet Yamato. He was not familiar with Japanese names and did not know Kaori.

"Yamato." Kaori thought about correcting his mistake, but...

She decided that the best way to remember her brother was to take on the Yamato name and make his dream come true.
}}
</tabber>

== Character interactions ==

* Yamato respects [[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>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill orion 03.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=Unbelievable strength for an old man.}}</ref>
* Yamato may apologize after killing [[Vindicta]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill hornet 05.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=It's a shame to kill someone like you.}}</ref>
* After killing [[Mo & Krill]], Yamato may say she wants to turn them into a coat and a hat, respectively.<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 [[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>
* [[Vyper]] says Yamato murdered a guy for owing the Seventh Moon a "C-Note" ($100).<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper_select_09.mp3|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>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Yamato card.png|Portrait
File:Yamato MM.png|Minimap icon
File:Yamato Render.png|In-game render
File:Yamato winter.png|[[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Yamato Reference Sheet.png|Model sheet
File:Yamato Weapon.png|Weapon - Sister's Lament
File:Yamato temp MM.png|Temporary minimap icon [[Update:September 12, 2024|(2024-09-12 update)]]
File:Yamato Neon Prime.png|[[Neon Prime]] Yamato
File:Neon Prime Yamato.png|Neon Prime color palette
File:Yamato concept 1.jpg|Concept art - "Yokai"
File:Yamato concept 2.jpg|Concept art
File:Yamato concept 3.jpg|Concept art
File:Yamato concept 4.jpg|Concept art - "Schoolgirl"
File:Anisha concept.jpg|Concept art - "Anisha"
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* Yamato's design in the Early Development Build of ''[[Deadlock]]'' is temporary and based on an alien model from when the game was still called ''[[Neon Prime]]''.
** [[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>
* Yamato's character model has different colors for her clothes compared to her portrait.
* Yamato and [[Haze]] are currently the only heroes whose Ammo is directly affected by [[Spirit Power]].
* Yamato is the only hero who doesn't have the default [[Melee attack|melee attack]] damage of 63 (light) and 116 (heavy) - instead, Yamato has 69 (light) and 128 (heavy).
* Yamato is the tallest hero in the game.
* Most of Yamato's lines are in Japanese, but she can also speak English.
** 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]].

== See also ==

* [[Yamato/Quotes]]

== References ==
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