Win Rate
51.9%
Matches
396
KDA
2.48
Yamato vs Vypervs Vyper
Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches12,235
Version6668
Last UpdatedAug 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Yamato holds a 51.9% win rate advantage over Vyper based on 396 Deadlock matches. Yamato averages -2,128 more net worth, translating to earlier item power spikes. Play around your economic advantage to maximize this matchup.
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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.
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Yamato
51.9% WR
VS
Vyper
49.5% WR
Who Wins the Yamato vs Vyper Matchup?
Winner
Yamato
Matches: 396
51.9%
49.5%
8.0
8.1
8.0
7.6
11.9
10.4
40,084
42,212
33,602
31,917
5,562
11,273
78.8
92.9
Yamato vs Vyper Matchup Summary
The Yamato vs Vyper matchup in Deadlock is a relatively balanced matchup with a slight edge. Based on 396 recent matches analyzed, Yamato wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Vyper's 49.5%, giving Yamato a 2.4 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Vyper consistently outperforms. Yamato has a small statistical advantage, but Vyper can absolutely win through smart play. The margin is thin enough that jungle rotations, team coordination, and mechanical outplays will often determine the outcome more than champion select.
Yamato vs Vyper Combat Analysis
Vyper edges out Yamato in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in kill production, survivability, objective damage. With only a 3-2 margin based on 396 matches analyzed, this Yamato vs Vyper 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.
KDA Ratio
2.48Yamato
2.43Vyper
The KDA comparison between Yamato and Vyper reveals an exceptionally tight contest, with Yamato averaging 2.48 and Vyper posting 2.43. This razor-thin margin demonstrates that neither hero has a systematic fragging advantage in this matchup. When facing each other in ranked games, success depends almost entirely on individual player mechanics, ability timing, and split-second decision making rather than any inherent hero kit advantage.Avg Kills
8.0Yamato
8.1Vyper
Kill production between Yamato and Vyper is virtually identical, with Yamato averaging 8.0 kills per game and Vyper securing 8.1. This parity suggests both heroes are equally capable of finding frags in this matchup, and outcomes depend more heavily on objective play, ability usage, and team coordination than raw elimination numbers. Players should focus on impactful kills — lane denials, objective fights, and trading — rather than simply padding their kill count.Avg Deaths
8.0Yamato
7.6Vyper
Vyper survives longer in this matchup, dying 7.6 times per game compared to Yamato's 8.0 deaths. This 0.4 death difference per match means Vyper is available more often, contributing to late-game scenarios and objective fights more frequently. Yamato players should examine their positioning and aggression timing — the data suggests Vyper's approach to these duels results in better survivability outcomes.Player DMG
33,602Yamato
31,917Vyper
Yamato applies 1,686 more damage per game than Vyper in this matchup (33,602 vs 31,917). While not overwhelming, this gap compounds meaningfully over a full match: Yamato contributes noticeably more chip damage, assists, and near-kills that set up teammates. Vyper can close this gap through better trading patterns, ensuring their damage leads to actual eliminations rather than just tagging opponents who then escape or get healed.Objective DMG
5,562Yamato
11,273Vyper
Vyper dramatically outperforms Yamato in objective damage (11,273 vs 5,562). This 5,711 point difference makes Vyper a premier objective threat. Vyper should look to apply constant pressure on towers and objectives, while Yamato must focus on creating picks and disrupting Vyper's push attempts.Yamato vs Vyper Economy Analysis
Net Worth
40,084Yamato
42,212Vyper
Last Hits
78.8Yamato
92.9Vyper
Vyper vastly out-earns Yamato by 2,128 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Vyper will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. Vyper secures more last hits (92.9 vs 78.8), while Vyper leads in denies (4.1 vs 2.2). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Yamato vs Vyper
Yamato Build vs Vyper
Spirit Burn
6,400Souls
68.2%Win Rate
17.6%Pick Rate
Mystic Reverb
6,400Souls
59.4%Win Rate
45.5%Pick Rate
Restorative Shot
800Souls
63.9%Win Rate
16.3%Pick Rate
Flying Slash
0Souls
53.1%Win Rate
371.4%Pick Rate
Shadow Transformation
0Souls
53.0%Win Rate
346.8%Pick Rate
Crimson Slash
0Souls
52.7%Win Rate
342.0%Pick Rate
Power Slash
0Souls
52.5%Win Rate
368.4%Pick Rate
This winning build for Yamato against Vyper focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 51.9% win rate against Vyper, these 7 items help Yamato press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Spirit Burn, Mystic Reverb, Restorative Shot, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 13,600 souls The build includes high-value items that scale well into the late game. Farm efficiently and look for opportunities to extend your lead before completing these power spikes.
Vyper Build vs Yamato
Enchanter's Emblem
1,600Souls
83.3%Win Rate
3.3%Pick Rate
Cursed Relic
6,400Souls
100.0%Win Rate
1.1%Pick Rate
Restorative Shot
800Souls
100.0%Win Rate
1.1%Pick Rate
Leech
6,400Souls
63.0%Win Rate
14.9%Pick Rate
Screwjab Dagger
0Souls
52.4%Win Rate
308.6%Pick Rate
Ricochet
6,400Souls
59.0%Win Rate
27.6%Pick Rate
Petrifying Bola
0Souls
50.2%Win Rate
360.2%Pick Rate
Vyper's counter-build against Yamato attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Vyper players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Enchanter's Emblem, Cursed Relic, Restorative Shot, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 21,600 souls Knowing Vyper's likely itemization helps you exploit windows where they're weaker and predict their item timing.
These item builds are optimized for the Yamato vs Vyper matchup based on win rate data from 396 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 24 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 13 heroes in Deadlock. Yamato's strongest matchup is against Mirage with a 55.9% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 45.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.01% | 1,526 | 2.63 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 35,298 | 41,058 | |
| 47.62% | 1,429 | 2.56 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 35,022 | 40,581 | |
| 52.65% | 1,424 | 2.57 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 35,070 | 40,668 | |
| 52.39% | 1,221 | 2.57 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 35,619 | 41,891 | |
| 50.09% | 1,200 | 2.56 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 35,410 | 40,986 | |
| 53.82% | 1,080 | 2.60 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 34,594 | 41,189 | |
| 51.12% | 1,055 | 2.52 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 34,723 | 41,212 | |
| 51.46% | 1,028 | 2.53 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 35,214 | 41,356 | |
| 45.64% | 968 | 2.44 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 33,929 | 41,571 | |
| 50.39% | 946 | 2.56 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 33,434 | 40,282 | |
| 51.31% | 936 | 2.51 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 34,254 | 40,859 | |
| 52.52% | 924 | 2.55 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 35,076 | 41,852 | |
| 50.99% | 924 | 2.57 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 35,446 | 41,063 | |
| 51.34% | 917 | 2.45 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 33,485 | 41,190 | |
| 51.83% | 890 | 2.52 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 33,790 | 40,520 | |
| 47.12% | 886 | 2.55 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 34,945 | 41,303 | |
| 48.21% | 837 | 2.55 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 35,242 | 41,187 | |
| 47.58% | 791 | 2.60 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 34,542 | 40,174 | |
| 49.40% | 790 | 2.64 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 34,113 | 41,682 | |
| 48.65% | 768 | 2.52 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 35,207 | 40,148 | |
| 53.31% | 767 | 2.69 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 35,371 | 41,288 | |
| 49.02% | 760 | 2.48 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 35,262 | 41,327 | |
| 48.94% | 716 | 2.60 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 35,840 | 40,674 | |
| 50.70% | 684 | 2.58 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 35,396 | 41,241 | |
| 52.25% | 681 | 2.60 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 34,553 | 41,648 | |
| 46.14% | 675 | 2.64 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 36,252 | 40,977 | |
| 55.88% | 658 | 2.70 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 35,382 | 41,140 | |
| 49.92% | 636 | 2.62 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 35,862 | 41,720 | |
| 53.11% | 620 | 2.56 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 34,629 | 40,868 | |
| 55.84% | 576 | 2.55 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 35,270 | 42,447 | |
| 51.66% | 550 | 2.57 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 35,673 | 42,146 | |
| 48.89% | 530 | 2.57 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 33,943 | 41,347 | |
| 50.91% | 476 | 2.57 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 33,622 | 40,144 | |
| 49.52% | 447 | 2.48 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 34,785 | 39,604 | |
| 53.37% | 433 | 2.60 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 34,528 | 41,573 | |
| 55.73% | 404 | 2.71 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 34,418 | 41,363 | |
| 51.87% | 396 | 2.48 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 33,602 | 40,084 |
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Yamato Matchups - FAQ
What is Yamato's best matchup in Deadlock?
Yamato's best matchup is against Mirage, achieving a 55.9% 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 Graves, with only a 45.6% win rate. Against this opponent, Yamato should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Yamato have?
Yamato has 24 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 13 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.
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