
Yamato vs Gravesvs Graves
Yamato holds a 52.1% win rate advantage over Graves based on 389 Deadlock matches. Yamato averages 998 more net worth, translating to earlier item power spikes. Play around your economic advantage to maximize this matchup.
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 Graves Matchup?

Yamato vs Graves Matchup Summary
The Yamato vs Graves matchup in Deadlock is a moderately favorable matchup. Based on 389 recent matches analyzed, Yamato wins with a 52.1% win rate compared to Graves's 48.6%, giving Yamato a 3.5 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Graves consistently outperforms. Yamato holds a meaningful advantage in this matchup. Graves 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 Graves Combat Analysis
Yamato edges out Graves in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, damage output. With only a 3-2 margin based on 389 matches analyzed, this Yamato vs Graves matchup remains contestable for both sides. Graves 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 Graves's favor.
Yamato vs Graves Economy Analysis
Yamato generates approximately 998 more souls than Graves on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Yamato a mid-game advantage. Yamato secures more last hits (83.5 vs 83.1), while Graves leads in denies (4.7 vs 1.9). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Yamato vs Graves
Yamato Build vs Graves







This winning build for Yamato against Graves focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 52.1% win rate against Graves, these 7 items help Yamato press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Restorative Locket, Silence Wave, Return Fire, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 25,600 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.
Graves Build vs Yamato







Graves's counter-build against Yamato attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Graves players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Glass Cannon, Alchemical Fire, Cheat Death, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 30,400 souls Knowing Graves'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 Graves matchup based on win rate data from 389 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.
