
Yamato vs Infernusvs Infernus
Infernus hard counters Yamato with only 44.0% win rate across 5,585 matches. Infernus secures 0.1 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.
Yamato Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yamato performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, combat stats, net worth comparison, and damage analysis — all based on real ranked Deadlock data.
Who Wins the Yamato vs Infernus Matchup?

Yamato vs Infernus Matchup Summary
The Yamato vs Infernus matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 5,585 recent matches analyzed, Infernus wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Yamato's 44.0%, giving Infernus a 11.6 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Infernus consistently outperforms. Infernus has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Yamato should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
Yamato vs Infernus Combat Analysis
Infernus achieves a clean sweep in the combat department, winning all five metrics against Yamato in the Yamato vs Infernus matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Infernus holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 5,585 competitive matches, Infernus players can approach duels against Yamato with confidence, while Yamato players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on ability-based contributions, objective play, and team coordination to remain impactful.
Yamato vs Infernus Economy Analysis
Infernus vastly out-earns Yamato by 3,725 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Infernus will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. Infernus secures more last hits (104.8 vs 81.2), while Infernus leads in denies (3.2 vs 2.5). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Yamato vs Infernus
Yamato Build vs Infernus







This optimized build for Yamato against Infernus is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 56.0% win rate disadvantage against Infernus, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Haunting Shot, Spellslinger, Extra Charge, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 37,999 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Infernus Build vs Yamato







Infernus's recommended build against Yamato leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Infernus, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Guardian Ward, Mystic Conduit, Spirit Sap, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 38,799 souls Understanding Infernus's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Yamato vs Infernus matchup based on win rate data from 5,585 competitive matches. Item choices in Deadlock significantly impact matchup outcomes — the right build can help overcome statistical disadvantages or extend existing advantages. Remember to adapt your build based on game state, team compositions, enemy itemization, and whether you're ahead or behind in souls.
Yamato has favorable matchups against 17 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 20 heroes in Deadlock. Yamato's strongest matchup is against Sinclair with a 52.5% win rate. The hardest matchup is Infernus at 44.0% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and build recommendations.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Player DMG | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.04% | 5,585 | 2.44 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 37,387 | 39,390 | |
| 44.46% | 5,371 | 2.41 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 37,366 | 39,219 | |
| 50.71% | 5,301 | 2.58 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 38,092 | 40,246 | |
| 50.54% | 5,237 | 2.47 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 37,393 | 39,884 | |
| 50.63% | 4,632 | 2.54 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 37,966 | 39,514 | |
| 44.09% | 4,605 | 2.51 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 37,370 | 39,382 | |
| 50.52% | 4,535 | 2.53 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 37,250 | 39,727 | |
| 47.49% | 4,527 | 2.53 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 37,536 | 39,461 | |
| 48.39% | 4,387 | 2.55 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 36,934 | 40,222 | |
| 47.86% | 4,332 | 2.52 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 36,609 | 40,030 | |
| 48.83% | 4,329 | 2.49 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 37,860 | 39,661 | |
| 49.08% | 4,093 | 2.55 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 37,568 | 39,680 | |
| 48.05% | 3,884 | 2.56 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 36,912 | 38,994 | |
| 47.51% | 3,723 | 2.44 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 37,342 | 39,513 | |
| 48.31% | 3,587 | 2.42 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 38,067 | 39,984 | |
| 51.98% | 3,549 | 2.55 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 37,437 | 39,731 | |
| 50.16% | 3,413 | 2.54 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 37,864 | 39,488 | |
| 46.32% | 3,289 | 2.52 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 37,746 | 39,888 | |
| 46.82% | 3,239 | 2.52 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 37,538 | 39,065 | |
| 51.48% | 3,144 | 2.58 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 37,349 | 39,991 | |
| 52.31% | 3,052 | 2.51 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 36,354 | 39,617 | |
| 47.41% | 2,989 | 2.53 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 37,921 | 39,346 | |
| 51.99% | 2,817 | 2.56 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 37,062 | 39,981 | |
| 51.92% | 2,802 | 2.57 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 37,302 | 39,826 | |
| 46.23% | 2,704 | 2.49 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 35,688 | 39,002 | |
| 46.79% | 2,693 | 2.48 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 37,315 | 38,806 | |
| 46.33% | 2,504 | 2.53 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 38,170 | 39,905 | |
| 48.70% | 2,485 | 2.55 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 36,763 | 38,936 | |
| 51.79% | 2,376 | 2.60 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 38,022 | 40,143 | |
| 50.45% | 2,361 | 2.57 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 38,313 | 40,542 | |
| 51.49% | 2,359 | 2.58 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 38,185 | 39,831 | |
| 51.65% | 2,220 | 2.54 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 37,658 | 40,401 | |
| 51.01% | 2,188 | 2.51 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 38,021 | 40,059 | |
| 47.83% | 2,062 | 2.46 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 36,719 | 39,988 | |
| 49.45% | 1,977 | 2.41 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 37,452 | 39,154 | |
| 50.30% | 1,789 | 2.49 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 37,950 | 40,284 | |
| 52.52% | 1,468 | 2.75 | 7.7 | 7.0 | 37,610 | 39,665 |
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Yamato Matchups - FAQ
What is Yamato's best matchup in Deadlock?
Yamato's best matchup is against Sinclair, achieving a 52.5% win rate. Yamato excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Yamato's hardest matchup?
Yamato's hardest matchup is against Infernus, with only a 44.0% win rate. Against this opponent, Yamato should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Yamato have?
Yamato has 17 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 20 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Yamato in difficult matchups?
When playing Yamato in difficult matchups, prioritize safe farming, positioning, and team coordination. Adjust your item build to compensate for the matchup disadvantage, and look for opportunities to impact fights through abilities rather than direct confrontation.
What stats should I focus on in Yamato's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Yamato's matchups include win rate, KDA ratio, average player damage, and net worth difference. High damage matchups favor aggressive play, while low KDA matchups suggest playing more defensively and relying on team support.
