All about Deadlock Heroes - Yamato
Welcome back to our Hero Spotlight series! In this edition, we'll delve into Yamato's exceptional abilities and her critical role on the battlefield. Born into the shadowy world of organized crime, Yamato's journey is one of tragedy and resilience. Fueled by a desire to honor her brother's legacy, she has become a formidable force, using her precise strikes to decimate her rivals. Join us as we explore the intricacies of Yamato's remarkable abilities and her unwavering spirit in the face of adversity.
Background
Kaori, born into the home of a crime syndicate boss, and her brother Yamato had always been aware of their destiny to take over the operations of the Seventh Moon after their father's death. For many years, they ran the organization together, bringing in profits and success while also planning an expansion into America. The plan was simple: Kaori would remain in Japan to oversee domestic operations, while Yamato would go to America to establish an international base. Unfortunately for the siblings, some of the subordinates did not take kindly to the idea of Kaori being in command in Japan. The rebellion was swift and violent. Thanks to Yamato, who sacrificed his life to protect her, Kaori managed to escape from Japan to America with a handful of loyal subordinates. In America, the group was welcomed by someone who was supposed to greet Yamato. This man, unfamiliar with Japanese names, mistakenly called Kaori "Yamato." Kaori considered correcting the mistake but then decided that the best way to honor her brother's memory was to take on his name and fulfill his dream.
Hero Overview
Yamato uses precise strikes to decimate her rivals. However, such damaging attacks often will leave her exposed, so she needs to make every shot count.
Power Slash
Yamato channels to increase damage over 1.4 seconds, then releases a fully-charged sword strike. Yamato can trigger the strike early to deal partial damage. The first upgrade grants 60% bullet resistance while channeling. The second upgrade applies 40% movement slow for 3 seconds. The third upgrade grants +200 full charge damage.
Flying Strike
Throws a grappling hook to reel herself towards an enemy, damaging and slowing the target when she arrives. The first upgrade grants +25% movement slow. The second upgrade increases the cast range by 20 meters. The third upgrade grants +6 weapon damage for 10 seconds after striking the target.
Crimson Slash
Slashes enemies in front of Yamato, damaging them and slowing their fire rate. If any enemy heroes are hit, she heals. The first upgrade increases the fire rate slow by +30%. The second upgrade grants +10% heal of max health on hero hit. The third upgrade reduces the cooldown by 6 seconds.
Shadow Transformation
Becomes infused with Yamato's shadow soul. After an initial invincible transformation, her abilities are refreshed and are 60% faster, her weapon has infinite ammo, and she gains damage resists and immunity to negative status effects. She is unable to die in this mode. The first upgrade reduces the cooldown by 30 seconds. The second upgrade grants +4m/s move speed. The third upgrade increases the duration by 1.5 seconds.
Yamato's journey from the heart of a crime syndicate to becoming a relentless force on the battlefield is a testament to her strength and determination. Her abilities and unwavering spirit make her a formidable presence, and her commitment to honoring her brother's memory drives her forward. As we continue to witness Yamato's impact on the battlefield, we are reminded of the resilience and power that can emerge from the most challenging of circumstances.