
Yamato vs Ivyvs Ivy
Ivy hard counters Yamato with only 44.5% win rate across 1,393 matches. Ivy secures -3.6 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 Ivy Matchup?

Yamato vs Ivy Matchup Summary
The Yamato vs Ivy matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 1,393 recent matches analyzed, Ivy wins with a 54.7% win rate compared to Yamato's 44.5%, giving Ivy a 10.2 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in fragging power, where Ivy consistently outperforms. Ivy 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 Ivy Combat Analysis
Ivy edges out Yamato in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, objective damage. With only a 3-2 margin based on 1,393 matches analyzed, this Yamato vs Ivy matchup remains contestable for both sides. Yamato shouldn't feel outmatched — the statistical gap is narrow enough that individual skill, positioning choices, and in-game decision making can easily swing specific encounters in Yamato's favor.
Yamato vs Ivy Economy Comparison
Yamato and Ivy have nearly identical economic performance in this matchup, generating comparable souls throughout the game. Item timing advantages will come from efficient farming and securing kills rather than inherent hero advantages. Ivy secures more last hits (101.1 vs 86.3), while Ivy leads in denies (3.9 vs 2.3). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Yamato vs Ivy Recommended Builds
Yamato Build vs Ivy







This optimized build for Yamato against Ivy is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 55.5% win rate disadvantage against Ivy, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. The recommended items include Sprint Boots, Hollow Point, Focus Lens, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 25,600 souls. Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Ivy Build vs Yamato







Ivy's recommended build against Yamato leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Ivy, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. The recommended items include Berserker, Slowing Bullets, Mystic Shot, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 23,200 souls. Understanding Ivy's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Yamato vs Ivy matchup based on win rate data from 1,393 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 9 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 24 heroes in Deadlock. Yamato's strongest matchup is against Mirage with a 52.3% win rate. The hardest matchup is Victor at 41.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.48% | 5,000 | 2.57 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 33,697 | 40,469 | |
| 44.82% | 4,102 | 2.49 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 33,737 | 39,807 | |
| 48.06% | 3,550 | 2.40 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 33,223 | 40,038 | |
| 46.56% | 2,882 | 2.49 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 35,092 | 40,725 | |
| 50.08% | 2,809 | 2.55 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 35,085 | 40,968 | |
| 44.88% | 2,591 | 2.44 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 32,631 | 39,988 | |
| 47.98% | 2,361 | 2.57 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 34,721 | 40,477 | |
| 50.05% | 2,172 | 2.57 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 33,639 | 40,046 | |
| 41.74% | 2,167 | 2.42 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 34,403 | 39,793 | |
| 45.96% | 2,097 | 2.42 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 33,660 | 39,935 | |
| 51.52% | 2,075 | 2.54 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 33,218 | 40,138 | |
| 48.66% | 2,042 | 2.50 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 34,470 | 41,035 | |
| 47.41% | 2,030 | 2.52 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 33,890 | 40,600 | |
| 46.09% | 1,907 | 2.44 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 33,994 | 40,158 | |
| 46.27% | 1,682 | 2.54 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 33,945 | 40,110 | |
| 48.29% | 1,662 | 2.49 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 32,532 | 39,173 | |
| 46.71% | 1,651 | 2.52 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 32,516 | 39,870 | |
| 45.32% | 1,561 | 2.50 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 33,483 | 40,037 | |
| 49.51% | 1,538 | 2.54 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 34,238 | 41,074 | |
| 45.89% | 1,501 | 2.47 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 32,670 | 40,069 | |
| 51.86% | 1,445 | 2.51 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 32,289 | 39,898 | |
| 50.00% | 1,416 | 2.59 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 33,719 | 40,876 | |
| 44.50% | 1,393 | 2.46 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 34,775 | 40,556 | |
| 47.09% | 1,378 | 2.52 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 33,537 | 40,426 | |
| 48.59% | 1,362 | 2.51 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 33,735 | 40,303 | |
| 50.20% | 1,362 | 2.52 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 33,762 | 40,138 | |
| 46.26% | 1,228 | 2.45 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 35,424 | 40,897 | |
| 48.97% | 1,072 | 2.49 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 32,329 | 39,287 | |
| 48.80% | 1,067 | 2.45 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 33,792 | 40,220 | |
| 50.78% | 826 | 2.51 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 32,600 | 40,665 | |
| 52.33% | 780 | 2.60 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 33,057 | 39,757 | |
| 47.92% | 708 | 2.45 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 33,326 | 39,923 | |
| 48.87% | 625 | 2.46 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 35,712 | 40,181 |
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Yamato Matchups - FAQ
What is Yamato's best matchup in Deadlock?
Yamato's best matchup is against Mirage, achieving a 52.3% 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 Victor, with only a 41.7% win rate. Against this opponent, Yamato should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Yamato have?
Yamato has 9 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 24 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.
