Yamato vs Sinclairvs Sinclair
Sinclair hard counters Yamato with only 42.9% win rate across 147 matches. Sinclair secures -3.3 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 Sinclair Matchup?
Yamato vs Sinclair Matchup Summary
The Yamato vs Sinclair matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 147 recent matches analyzed, Sinclair wins with a 55.5% win rate compared to Yamato's 42.9%, giving Sinclair a 12.6 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Yamato consistently outperforms. Sinclair 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 Sinclair Combat Analysis
Sinclair 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 147 matches analyzed, this Yamato vs Sinclair 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 Sinclair Economy Analysis
Yamato generates approximately 547 more souls than Sinclair on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Yamato a mid-game advantage. Sinclair secures more last hits (92.3 vs 80.5), while Yamato leads in denies (2.5 vs 2.4). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Yamato vs Sinclair
Yamato Build vs Sinclair
This optimized build for Yamato against Sinclair is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 57.1% win rate disadvantage against Sinclair, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Arcane Surge, Alchemical Fire, Diviner's Kevlar, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 17,600 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Sinclair Build vs Yamato
Sinclair's recommended build against Yamato leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Sinclair, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Melee Charge, Radiant Regeneration, Mercurial Magnum, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 25,600 souls Understanding Sinclair's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Yamato vs Sinclair matchup based on win rate data from 147 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 26 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 11 heroes in Deadlock. Yamato's strongest matchup is against Mina with a 58.1% win rate. The hardest matchup is Seven at 42.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.67% | 507 | 2.61 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 37,059 | 40,597 | |
| 42.14% | 462 | 2.37 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 36,167 | 39,804 | |
| 52.21% | 440 | 2.60 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 37,325 | 40,438 | |
| 56.97% | 429 | 2.68 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 37,760 | 41,440 | |
| 48.77% | 426 | 2.66 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 38,119 | 40,673 | |
| 54.30% | 411 | 2.73 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 37,009 | 40,917 | |
| 51.63% | 396 | 2.57 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 37,688 | 41,135 | |
| 52.09% | 389 | 2.63 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 37,197 | 41,841 | |
| 55.08% | 388 | 2.62 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 37,685 | 40,093 | |
| 50.85% | 374 | 2.59 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 36,806 | 40,585 | |
| 49.56% | 362 | 2.50 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 38,720 | 41,338 | |
| 48.48% | 359 | 2.62 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 38,653 | 40,277 | |
| 56.96% | 344 | 2.70 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 38,280 | 41,925 | |
| 47.94% | 337 | 2.69 | 9.3 | 8.3 | 39,512 | 41,253 | |
| 58.09% | 313 | 2.53 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 36,585 | 40,237 | |
| 56.89% | 305 | 2.69 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 35,571 | 40,326 | |
| 52.54% | 302 | 2.53 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 35,383 | 39,748 | |
| 55.06% | 284 | 2.79 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 36,877 | 42,037 | |
| 51.32% | 284 | 2.35 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 36,555 | 40,976 | |
| 55.98% | 277 | 2.72 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 38,309 | 41,497 | |
| 51.16% | 276 | 2.60 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 35,982 | 40,340 | |
| 55.82% | 275 | 2.74 | 9.2 | 8.2 | 38,751 | 42,284 | |
| 53.61% | 272 | 2.64 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 36,388 | 40,586 | |
| 48.39% | 262 | 2.59 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 38,011 | 40,423 | |
| 52.12% | 251 | 2.59 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 35,996 | 39,733 | |
| 53.22% | 250 | 2.65 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 37,537 | 41,220 | |
| 52.91% | 239 | 2.59 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 36,243 | 39,867 | |
| 49.55% | 238 | 2.51 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 37,097 | 39,294 | |
| 52.58% | 230 | 2.32 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 35,926 | 39,680 | |
| 51.72% | 216 | 2.73 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 37,861 | 41,464 | |
| 52.68% | 215 | 2.51 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 38,567 | 41,540 | |
| 53.48% | 203 | 2.50 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 36,368 | 41,339 | |
| 50.93% | 176 | 2.60 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 35,313 | 40,643 | |
| 50.31% | 173 | 2.67 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 37,212 | 41,428 | |
| 48.25% | 152 | 2.36 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 34,384 | 37,422 | |
| 42.86% | 147 | 2.45 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 37,992 | 41,179 | |
| 48.00% | 132 | 2.64 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 34,747 | 38,793 |
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Yamato Matchups - FAQ
What is Yamato's best matchup in Deadlock?
Yamato's best matchup is against Mina, achieving a 58.1% 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 Seven, with only a 42.1% win rate. Against this opponent, Yamato should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Yamato have?
Yamato has 26 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 11 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.