Baiken
The one-armed swordswoman seeking revenge.
Baiken is a character in Arc System Works' Guilty Gear series, created by Daisuke Ishiwatari. She first appeared in Guilty Gear (1998) as an optional boss and has been playable in every game since.
Quick Facts
- Series
- Guilty Gear
- First game
- Guilty Gear (1998)
- Creator
- Daisuke Ishiwatari
- Origin
- Japan
Lore & Background
She survived an attack on Japan that cost her her family, an eye and her right arm, and seeks revenge on the man responsible. She wears a kimono, wields a katana, hides a grappling hook in her right sleeve and fights by parrying.
Baiken was first designed as a man, then changed to a tomboyish woman to give her more impact. She is described as a fan favourite and praised for her personality and for rejecting feminine stereotypes.
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