Kazemaru

Kazemaru is a 5-star Specialist Operator in the game Arknights, belonging to the Dollkeeper archetype. She is a Feline ninja from Higashi, specializing in infiltration and disguise, and serves as an intelligence officer for Rhodes Island. Kazemaru's core ability revolves around summoning her paper doll substitute, the 'Kaminingyo,' for combat. Her Talent, 'Blossoming Shikigami,' causes the Kaminingyo to deal Arts damage to surrounding enemies upon appearance. Kazemaru's first skill, 'An Old Thing,' enhances her next attack while causing her to lose HP. Her second skill, 'Paper Arts - Twin Shadows,' consumes her current HP to increase attack power and deploy a Kaminingyo in a nearby melee tile. Kazemaru's unique gameplay lies in her ability to output damage and disrupt enemies through her Kaminingyo, and in her ability to swap to the Kaminingyo when near death. Her backstory reveals she used to be a ninja in Higashi before leaving her clan and joining Rhodes Island due to ideological disagreements. Working as a recorder for the Victorian government, she gathers intel while supporting Rhodes Island’s missions. Despite her seemingly gentle demeanor, Kazemaru possesses formidable combat prowess and decisive nature. In-game, Kazemaru is positioned as a melee unit with damage-dealing capabilities, and her distinctive doll mechanics and high mobility make her a unique operator for players to try.