Win Rate
53.4%
Matches
1,256
KDA
2.53
Yamato vs Minavs Mina
Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches2,014
Version6666
Last UpdatedAug 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Yamato holds a 53.4% win rate advantage over Mina based on 1,256 Deadlock matches. Yamato averages -647 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
53.4% WR
VS
Mina
47.5% WR
Who Wins the Yamato vs Mina Matchup?
Winner
Yamato
Matches: 1,256
53.4%
47.5%
8.2
7.8
8.3
7.2
12.7
11.9
41,739
42,386
34,798
32,618
5,910
6,228
81.0
99.3
Yamato vs Mina Matchup Summary
The Yamato vs Mina matchup in Deadlock is a moderately favorable matchup. Based on 1,256 recent matches analyzed, Yamato wins with a 53.4% win rate compared to Mina's 47.5%, giving Yamato a 5.9 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in fragging power, where Mina consistently outperforms. Yamato holds a meaningful advantage in this matchup. Mina players should play more cautiously, prioritize safe farming, and look for team fight opportunities where positioning and coordination matter more than 1v1 statistics.
Yamato vs Mina Combat Analysis
Mina 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 1,256 matches analyzed, this Yamato vs Mina 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
2.53Yamato
2.74Mina
Mina holds a moderate KDA edge in this matchup, recording 2.74 compared to Yamato's 2.53. While this 0.21 point difference indicates Mina tends to come out ahead in engagements, the gap remains small enough that skilled Yamato players can overcome it through superior positioning, ability timing, or simply winning crucial duels. Yamato should focus on burst trade patterns and disengage before extended fights favor Mina's superior sustain.Avg Kills
8.2Yamato
7.8Mina
Kill production between Yamato and Mina is virtually identical, with Yamato averaging 8.2 kills per game and Mina securing 7.8. 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
8.3Yamato
7.2Mina
Mina demonstrates markedly better survivability against Yamato, recording fewer deaths per game. Dying less frequently gives Mina significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in objective fights, and more economic stability from staying alive. Yamato players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.Player DMG
34,798Yamato
32,618Mina
Yamato applies 2,180 more damage per game than Mina in this matchup (34,798 vs 32,618). 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. Mina 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
5,910Yamato
6,228Mina
Objective damage contribution is similar between Yamato (5,910) and Mina (6,228). Neither hero has a distinct advantage when it comes to taking towers, walkers, or the patron. Team coordination will be more important than hero selection for objective control.Yamato vs Mina Economy Analysis
Net Worth
41,739Yamato
42,386Mina
Last Hits
81.0Yamato
99.3Mina
Mina generates approximately 647 more souls than Yamato on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Mina a mid-game advantage. Mina secures more last hits (99.3 vs 81.0), while Mina leads in denies (3.0 vs 2.3). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Yamato vs Mina
Yamato Build vs Mina
Restorative Shot
800Souls
64.6%Win Rate
16.2%Pick Rate
Stalker
1,600Souls
60.9%Win Rate
27.0%Pick Rate
Superior Cooldown
3,200Souls
60.9%Win Rate
26.7%Pick Rate
Colossus
6,400Souls
62.4%Win Rate
13.9%Pick Rate
Bullet Resist Shredder
1,600Souls
63.6%Win Rate
9.9%Pick Rate
Lifestrike
3,200Souls
62.3%Win Rate
10.3%Pick Rate
Mystic Reverb
6,400Souls
57.3%Win Rate
49.4%Pick Rate
This winning build for Yamato against Mina focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 53.4% win rate against Mina, these 7 items help Yamato press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Restorative Shot, Stalker, Superior Cooldown, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 23,200 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.
Mina Build vs Yamato
Cheat Death
6,400Souls
73.7%Win Rate
3.3%Pick Rate
Arctic Blast
6,400Souls
66.1%Win Rate
5.3%Pick Rate
Inhibitor
6,400Souls
81.8%Win Rate
0.9%Pick Rate
Leech
6,400Souls
66.7%Win Rate
3.1%Pick Rate
Spiritual Overflow
6,400Souls
56.3%Win Rate
16.3%Pick Rate
Spirit Burn
6,400Souls
52.0%Win Rate
61.1%Pick Rate
Siphon Bullets
6,400Souls
59.0%Win Rate
7.1%Pick Rate
Mina's counter-build against Yamato attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Mina players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Cheat Death, Arctic Blast, Inhibitor, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 44,800 souls Knowing Mina'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 Mina matchup based on win rate data from 1,256 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 25 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 12 heroes in Deadlock. Yamato's strongest matchup is against Sinclair with a 57.0% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 46.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.98% | 2,101 | 2.55 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 35,540 | 40,989 | |
| 52.43% | 2,094 | 2.62 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 35,939 | 41,347 | |
| 52.67% | 2,043 | 2.59 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 35,708 | 40,851 | |
| 51.64% | 1,694 | 2.56 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 36,427 | 42,011 | |
| 50.10% | 1,656 | 2.57 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 36,074 | 41,196 | |
| 53.25% | 1,541 | 2.61 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 35,117 | 41,369 | |
| 50.51% | 1,496 | 2.53 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 35,433 | 41,689 | |
| 53.66% | 1,405 | 2.59 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 36,000 | 41,750 | |
| 49.26% | 1,348 | 2.53 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 34,101 | 40,446 | |
| 46.09% | 1,347 | 2.51 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 34,296 | 41,876 | |
| 51.60% | 1,258 | 2.53 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 35,172 | 41,176 | |
| 53.41% | 1,256 | 2.53 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 34,798 | 41,739 | |
| 51.63% | 1,252 | 2.54 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 35,489 | 40,943 | |
| 50.56% | 1,246 | 2.45 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 34,117 | 41,355 | |
| 47.13% | 1,241 | 2.58 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 35,719 | 41,595 | |
| 53.21% | 1,235 | 2.54 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 34,311 | 40,933 | |
| 47.35% | 1,143 | 2.57 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 35,896 | 41,757 | |
| 50.58% | 1,111 | 2.59 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 35,765 | 40,661 | |
| 47.96% | 1,101 | 2.61 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 35,144 | 40,466 | |
| 49.09% | 1,096 | 2.65 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 34,860 | 41,963 | |
| 54.06% | 1,083 | 2.70 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 35,602 | 41,656 | |
| 48.16% | 1,044 | 2.50 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 35,519 | 40,942 | |
| 50.27% | 984 | 2.60 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 36,351 | 40,912 | |
| 52.46% | 973 | 2.62 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 35,406 | 42,040 | |
| 51.84% | 957 | 2.59 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 35,731 | 41,401 | |
| 46.70% | 950 | 2.59 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 36,005 | 40,920 | |
| 55.85% | 937 | 2.69 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 35,836 | 41,465 | |
| 49.70% | 874 | 2.56 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 35,670 | 41,525 | |
| 53.24% | 860 | 2.52 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 35,072 | 41,032 | |
| 53.32% | 798 | 2.48 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 35,993 | 42,624 | |
| 48.32% | 760 | 2.49 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 34,088 | 41,034 | |
| 51.84% | 751 | 2.55 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 35,978 | 41,826 | |
| 51.04% | 676 | 2.52 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 34,148 | 40,405 | |
| 49.38% | 616 | 2.53 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 35,464 | 39,698 | |
| 52.47% | 596 | 2.55 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 34,773 | 41,496 | |
| 56.99% | 589 | 2.71 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 35,640 | 41,978 | |
| 51.76% | 540 | 2.48 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 33,226 | 39,527 |
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Yamato Matchups - FAQ
What is Yamato's best matchup in Deadlock?
Yamato's best matchup is against Sinclair, achieving a 57.0% 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 46.1% win rate. Against this opponent, Yamato should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Yamato have?
Yamato has 25 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 12 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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