- Win Rate
- 47.4%
- Pick Rate
- 27.3%
- KDA
- 2.41
Yamato Build
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 29,863
- Version
- 6848
- Last Updated
- Nov 4, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
The Yamato build starts with early game items like High-Velocity Rounds, Trophy Collector, Melee Charge, transitions to mid-game power spikes with Berserker, Express Shot, Superior Duration, and completes with late-game items including Refresher, Diviner's Kevlar, Witchmail. This Yamato build guide shows the highest win rate items for each game phase, helping you maximize your performance in Deadlock.
This Yamato Early Game Build features 5 highest win rate items costing 1600 souls or less. Top performing items include High-Velocity Rounds, Trophy Collector, Melee Charge, with High-Velocity Rounds leading at 52.1% win rate. These items provide the strongest early game advantage for Yamato based on competitive match data.
This Yamato Mid Game Build presents 8 highest win rate items costing 3200 souls or less, excluding early game choices. Key mid-game items include Berserker, Express Shot, Superior Duration, with Berserker achieving 52.6% win rate. These Yamato items provide optimal mid-game power spikes and scaling advantages.
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1,600This Yamato Late Game Build showcases 8 highest win rate premium items with no cost restrictions. Powerful late-game options include Refresher, Diviner's Kevlar, Witchmail, with Refresher leading at 58.9% win rate. These expensive Yamato items (averaging 6,400 souls) maximize combat effectiveness and close out matches.
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6,400This Yamato Situational Items section highlights 16 high win rate alternative items that didn't fit in the core build path. Notable options include Colossus, Crushing Fists, Arctic Blast, averaging 54.7% win rate. These Yamato items excel in specific matchups or team compositions and provide flexible build options.
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3,200This Yamato Most Popular Items section presents the top 16 items by pick rate. Community favorites include Melee Lifesteal, Spirit Strike, Restorative Shot, with Melee Lifesteal picked in 82.1% of matches. These Yamato items represent current meta trends and what experienced players build most frequently.
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This Yamato Worst Items section identifies 16 items with below 50% win rate, sorted from worst performing to least effective. Items to avoid include Knockdown, Metal Skin, Return Fire, with Knockdown at only 38.6% win rate. Building these Yamato items statistically decreases your chances of winning.
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1,600This Heroes with Similar Builds section shows 17 heroes that share at least 7 matching items from Yamato's core build. Similar heroes include Graves, Violet, Kelvin, with Graves sharing 9 items. These heroes have comparable itemization patterns and may fill similar strategic roles as Yamato.
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Yamato Build - FAQ
What are the best early game items for Yamato in Deadlock?
The best early game items for Yamato are High-Velocity Rounds, Trophy Collector, Melee Charge, with High-Velocity Rounds leading at 52.1% win rate. These 5 items cost 1600 souls or less and provide the strongest early game advantage for Yamato.
What should I buy first on Yamato?
Start your Yamato build with High-Velocity Rounds, which has a 52.1% win rate and costs 800 souls. This item provides strong early game value and sets up your build path effectively.
What are the best mid game items for Yamato?
The best mid game items for Yamato include Berserker, Express Shot, Superior Duration, with Berserker achieving 52.6% win rate. These 8 items cost up to 3200 souls and provide crucial mid-game power spikes for Yamato.
What are the best late game items for Yamato in Deadlock?
The best late game items for Yamato are Refresher, Diviner's Kevlar, Witchmail, with Refresher leading at 58.9% win rate. These 8 premium items average 6,400 souls and maximize Yamato's combat effectiveness in late game scenarios.
What items do most players build on Yamato?
The most popular items on Yamato are Melee Lifesteal, Spirit Strike, Restorative Shot, with Melee Lifesteal picked in 82.1% of matches. These 16 items represent current meta trends and what experienced players build most frequently on Yamato.
What are good situational items for Yamato?
Good situational items for Yamato include Colossus, Crushing Fists, Arctic Blast. These 16 high win rate items excel in specific matchups or team compositions and provide flexible build options when the core build path doesn't fit the game state.
What items should I avoid on Yamato?
Avoid building Knockdown, Metal Skin, Return Fire on Yamato, as Knockdown has only 38.6% win rate. These 16 items have below 50% win rate and statistically decrease your chances of winning.
What heroes have similar builds to Yamato?
Heroes with similar builds to Yamato include . These 17 heroes share at least 7 matching items from Yamato's core build and may fill similar strategic roles in team compositions.
How do I build Yamato in Deadlock?
To build Yamato effectively in Deadlock, start with early game items under 1600 souls, transition to mid-game items around 3200 souls, then complete your build with premium late-game items. Focus on items that complement Delivers charged attacks with finesse and adapt based on enemy team composition. The builds tab above shows Yamato's highest win rate items sorted by game phase.
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