Yato

Yato (夜刀神 Yato-no-Kami in the Japanese version) is a Katana that is exclusive to Fire Emblem Fates. Exclusively wielded by the Avatar, Yato is known to assume multiple forms depending on the route selected by the player.

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Thousands of years prior to the events of Fates, a great war was waged between the First Dragons. One of the dragons, the Rainbow Sage, loved humanity and knew that in order to win the war, he would need their assistance. In order to give them the power to fight the other Dragons, the Rainbow Sage forged five legendary weapons for his champions to wield. Among them was the Yato, the strongest of the weapons he created. Drawing power from the four other legendary weapons, humanity was ultimately victorious. With power so great, the Yato was sealed and lost much of its power. However, in a time of great crisis, the Yato would reveal itself once more and herald a new champion to save the world.

At the end of Chapter 5, the Avatar is calmed by Azura and reverts to their human form. As they look around the destroyed plaza, the statue at the center of Shirasagi Castle Town has been destroyed, revealing that the Yato had been sealed there. The Yato floats from its pedestal and immediately flies to the Avatar's hands, choosing them as its rightful wielder.

Birthright

At the end of Chapter 19, the Avatar meets with the Rainbow Sage. During this meeting, the Yato reacts with Takumi's Fujin Yumi, transforming into the Noble Yato (夜刀神 • 空夜, Yato-no-Kami - Kūya lit. Yato-no-Kami - Empty Nights). The blade radiates a sky-blue aura and the second to the top slot of the blade is illuminated sky-blue. The crossguard of the sword has transformed to have a feather shape and the sword now features a knuckle guard.

During the confrontation with Garon in Chapter 27, the Yato again reacts, this time with Ryoma's Raijinto, transforming into the Blazing Yato (夜刀神 • 白夜, Yato-no-Kami - Byakuya lit. Yato-no-Kami - White Nights. The blade is now curved to resemble a wide katana blade, the sword now shines with a yellow aura, and the top two slots on the blade are illuminated yellow. It retains the Noble Yato's cross guard.

Conquest

At the end of Chapter 14, while speaking with Leo, the Yato reacts with Leo's Brynhildr, transforming into its Grim Yato (夜刀神 • 長夜, Yato-no-Kami - Chōya lit. Yato-no-Kami - Long Nights). The blade radiates a purple aura with the slot on the bottom of the blade now illuminated purple. The crossguard slightly widens and takes on a more ornate look.

After Garon's identity has been exposed in Chapter 27, the Yato reacts with Xander's Siegfried, transforming into the Shadow Yato (夜刀神 • 暗夜, Yato-no-Kami - Anya lit. Yato-no-Kami - Dark Nights). The blade has a magenta aura and has two small protrusions on the blade. The bottom two slots on the blade are illuminated magenta.

Revelation

At the end of Chapter 15, the Avatar meets with the Rainbow Sage. The Rainbow Sage uses the last of his powers to transform Yato into the Alpha Yato (夜刀神 • 幻夜, Yato-no-Kami - Genya lit. Yato-no-Kami - Phantom Nights). The blade radiates a sky-blue color and none of the slots are illuminated as none of the weapons needed to power the Yato have yet to give its power to it. The crossguard is similar to the Grim Yato's but it has the Noble Yato's knuckleguard.

After Anankos reveals himself in Chapter 27, the Yato reacts with all four weapons, transforming into the Omega Yato (夜刀神 • 終夜, Yato-no-Kami - Shūya lit. Yato-no-Kami - All Nights). All four slots on the blade are illuminated crimson red, signifying its full draw of power from the sacred weapons. The blade now has a fiery design for the tip while the sides of the blade have rotating razor edges, similar to a chainsaw and the aura of the blade has become multi-colored red and yellow, hence its title as the Fire Emblem. The crossguard widens and thins itself and the knuckleguard is removed.

Heirs of Fate

In an alternate future where the parents of the Fates children go missing when protecting them, both genders of Kana are bequeathed Yato by the Avatar to protect them.

In I: In Endless Dreams, the female Kana's Yato reacts to Kiragi's Fujin Yumi, transforming Yato into the Noble Yato.

In II: Realms Collide, the male Kana's Yato reacts to Forrest's Brynhildr, transforming Yato into the Grim Yato.

In III: The Changing Tide, the female Kana's Noble Yato reacts to Shiro's Raijinto, transforming Yato into the Blazing Yato.

In IV: Light's Sacrifice, the male Kana's Grim Yato reacts to Siegbert's Siegfried, transforming Yato into the Shadow Yato.

In End: Lost in the Waves, both Kanas' Yato react to the four sacred weapons, transforming both into an Omega Yato.

Weapon Stats

Being a Katana, while equipped, Yato always reduces its wielder's Defense and Resistance by 1, while increasing their Speed by 1.

The Noble, Blazing, Grim, Shadow, Alpha and Omega versions of the weapon grant their respective Strength, Speed, Defense, and Resistance bonuses while they are in their owner's inventory, even if they are not, or cannot be, equipped.

Fire Emblem Fates

Original Version

Name					Type
Yato					Katana
Rank	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Avo	Rng	WEx	Worth
E	∞	9	85%	0%	0	1	?	0
Effect
Avatar only.

Noble Version

Name					Type
Noble Yato					Katana
Rank	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Avo	Rng	WEx	Worth
E	∞	11	85%	5%	10	1	?	0
Effect
Avatar only. Str/Spd +2.

Blazing Version

Name					Type
Blazing Yato					Katana
Rank	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Avo	Rng	WEx	Worth
E	∞	16	85%	10%	10	1	?	0
Effect
Avatar only. Critical Evade + 10. Str/Spd +4. Deals 3/4 damage instead of 1/2 on enemies with Dragonskin.

Grim Version

Name					Type
Grim Yato					Katana
Rank	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Avo	Rng	WEx	Worth
E	∞	11	85%	5%	10	1	?	0
Effect
Avatar only. Def/Res +2.

Shadow Version

Name					Type
Shadow Yato					Katana
Rank	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Avo	Rng	WEx	Worth
E	∞	16	85%	10%	10	1	?	0
Effect
Avatar only. Critical Evade + 10. Def/Res +4. Deals 3/4 damage instead of 1/2 on enemies with Dragonskin.

Alpha Version

Name					Type
Alpha Yato					Katana
Rank	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Avo	Rng	WEx	Worth
E	∞	11	85%	5%	10	1	?	0
Effect
Avatar only. Str/Spd/Def/Res +2.

Omega Version (Fire Emblem)

Name					Type
Omega Yato					Katana
Rank	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Avo	Rng	WEx	Worth
E	∞	16	85%	10%	10	1	?	0
Effect
Avatar only. Critical Evade + 10. Str/Spd/Def/Res +4. Deals 3/4 damage instead of 1/2 on enemies with Dragonskin.

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Name			Type
Yato			Sword
Mt	Hit	Crt	Rng	Wt
0	90%	0	1	0
Effect
Corrin's default weapon.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Name		Type
Yato		Sword
Mt	Rng	SP	Rarity
16	1	400	✯✯✯✯✯
Effect
Grants Spd+4 during combat if Corrin initiates attack.