Overview

Baiken is a wandering ronin who crosses into Samurai Shodown as a guest fighter, bringing her trademark ferocity and tragic backstory. Bearing only one arm, she compensates with her weaponized prosthetic, combining grappling counters and brutal swordplay. Driven by vengeance and resilience, Baiken stands as a symbol of unyielding spirit against all odds.

Personality

Gruff, blunt, and relentless, Baiken hides her pain beneath a hardened exterior. She values strength, honor, and revenge, tempered by a survivor’s resilience.

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Fans praise Baiken as a fierce, stylish, and tragic swordswoman who elevates Samurai Shodown’s roster.

Famous Quotes

"I’ll cut you down."

— Samurai Shodown (2019)

"No mercy for the damned."

— Victory Quote

"You won’t take anything else from me."

— Story Mode

"One arm is enough to end you."

— Special Move

"My blade carries all my hatred."

— Pre-battle Intro

Hobbies

Sake drinking, Sword maintenance, Traveling as a wanderer

Biography

Childhood Loss

Baiken’s family was slaughtered in a violent raid, leaving her orphaned and severely injured.

Tragedy of the Arm

She lost her arm in the attack, gaining an unquenchable thirst for vengeance.

Ronin Wanderer

She trained herself into a master swordswoman, adapting with her prosthetic weapon arm.

Crossing Worlds

Her journey brought her into the Samurai Shodown realm, where her ferocity left a lasting mark.

Psychological Profile

Traumatic Events

  • Family slaughtered by unknown raiders (Age 5)

    Developed lifelong vengeance and deep-seated rage.

  • Lost her arm during childhood attack (Age 5)

    Fueled her adaptive fighting style and hardened will.

Defense Mechanisms

  • Displacement
  • Sublimation

Phobias

  • Fear of helplessness: Feeling restrained or overpowered

    Manifestation: Rages violently, refusing to surrender

Cultural Context

Ethnicity
Japanese Ronin
Social Class
Underclass
Religious Beliefs
Shinto traditions, Ancestor veneration
Language Patterns

Dialect: Rough Edo-period Japanese

Catchphrases: 'I’ll cut you down.', 'No mercy for the damned.'

Speech Patterns: Direct, blunt, and often confrontational

Relationship Dynamics

  • Haohmaru

    Trust
    65%
    Type
    Rival
    • Sake-drinking duel that ended in respect (Trust +15%)
    • Clashed over philosophy of battle (Trust -10%)
  • Darli Dagger

    Trust
    70%
    Type
    Ally
    • Teamed up against pirate raiders (Trust +20%)
    • Philosophical disagreement about vengeance (Trust -5%)

Notable Relationships

Does Baiken have close allies?

She occasionally allies with Haohmaru and Darli Dagger, though she often fights alone.

What drives Baiken?

Her unyielding quest for vengeance and justice keeps her wandering, blade in hand.

Images represent character appearances.

FAQ

Is Baiken originally from Samurai Shodown?

No, she is a guest fighter from Arc System Works’ Guilty Gear series.

What is Baiken’s fighting style?

She wields a katana with her prosthetic arm’s hidden weapons for versatile counters.

Why does Baiken only have one arm?

She lost her arm as a child during a violent raid that also killed her family.

What is Baiken’s personality like?

Gruff, blunt, and vengeful, though capable of moments of respect and compassion.

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