- Win Rate
- 50.9%
- Matches
- 1,779
- KDA
- 2.61
Yamato vs McGinnis vs McGinnis
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 11,801
- Version
- 6694
- Last Updated
- Oct 6, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Yamato holds a 50.9% win rate advantage over McGinnis based on 1,779 Deadlock matches. Yamato averages 288 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 McGinnis Matchup?
Yamato vs McGinnis Matchup Summary
The Yamato vs McGinnis matchup in Deadlock is a relatively balanced matchup with a slight edge. Based on 1,779 recent matches analyzed, Yamato wins with a 50.9% win rate compared to McGinnis's 48.6%, giving Yamato a 2.3 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where McGinnis consistently outperforms. Yamato has a small statistical advantage, but McGinnis 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 McGinnis Combat Analysis
McGinnis claims 4 out of 5 combat metrics in the Yamato vs McGinnis matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, damage output. Our analysis of 1,779 ranked games reveals McGinnis consistently outperforms Yamato in direct combat scenarios. While Yamato manages to win one metric, the overall picture favors McGinnis in fights. Yamato players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where McGinnis dominates.
Yamato vs McGinnis Economy Analysis
Yamato and McGinnis 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. McGinnis secures more last hits (108.2 vs 77.1), while McGinnis leads in denies (6.9 vs 2.2). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Yamato vs McGinnis
Yamato Build vs McGinnis
This winning build for Yamato against McGinnis focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 50.9% win rate against McGinnis, these 7 items help Yamato press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Vampiric Burst, Arctic Blast, Fury Trance, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 35,200 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.
McGinnis Build vs Yamato
McGinnis's counter-build against Yamato attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, McGinnis players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Spellslinger, Diviner's Kevlar, Mercurial Magnum, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 39,200 souls Knowing McGinnis'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 McGinnis matchup based on win rate data from 1,779 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.
Build the best team around Yamato
Comp Lab scores every pair on your team by real win rate across hundreds of thousands of matches, checks your picks against the enemy roster, and loads proven high-win-rate comps.
- Six-hero team board
- Pair synergy win rates
- Proven high-win comps
Yamato has favorable matchups against 23 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 14 heroes in Deadlock. Yamato's strongest matchup is against Mirage with a 58.1% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 44.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.65% | 6,324 | 2.65 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 37,034 | 41,868 | |
| 54.02% | 5,834 | 2.72 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 37,059 | 42,671 | |
| 54.18% | 5,427 | 2.67 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 37,879 | 42,429 | |
| 49.76% | 5,366 | 2.59 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 37,101 | 41,834 | |
| 50.68% | 5,321 | 2.60 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 37,020 | 41,943 | |
| 54.52% | 5,058 | 2.62 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 36,887 | 42,471 | |
| 51.65% | 4,967 | 2.65 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 37,881 | 42,985 | |
| 54.24% | 4,630 | 2.59 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 37,209 | 42,784 | |
| 44.83% | 4,583 | 2.54 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 35,744 | 42,772 | |
| 45.85% | 4,464 | 2.52 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 35,850 | 42,413 | |
| 52.30% | 4,432 | 2.62 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 36,980 | 42,256 | |
| 50.96% | 3,800 | 2.60 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 36,980 | 42,350 | |
| 49.70% | 3,791 | 2.62 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 37,008 | 41,823 | |
| 55.60% | 3,745 | 2.78 | 8.9 | 8.1 | 37,338 | 42,872 | |
| 51.28% | 3,739 | 2.71 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 36,815 | 42,103 | |
| 46.27% | 3,694 | 2.62 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 36,886 | 42,736 | |
| 48.28% | 3,671 | 2.53 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 37,376 | 41,762 | |
| 51.21% | 3,654 | 2.55 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 36,074 | 42,303 | |
| 45.26% | 3,525 | 2.54 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 37,779 | 42,270 | |
| 53.20% | 3,409 | 2.63 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 37,114 | 42,559 | |
| 48.62% | 3,398 | 2.54 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 37,005 | 41,340 | |
| 48.56% | 3,334 | 2.60 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 37,666 | 42,250 | |
| 48.54% | 3,326 | 2.56 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 37,550 | 42,763 | |
| 49.11% | 3,159 | 2.63 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 36,720 | 41,766 | |
| 50.81% | 3,054 | 2.63 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 36,803 | 42,722 | |
| 48.65% | 2,964 | 2.57 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 37,308 | 42,303 | |
| 52.00% | 2,869 | 2.67 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 37,468 | 43,164 | |
| 54.36% | 2,705 | 2.61 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 37,623 | 42,760 | |
| 53.05% | 2,171 | 2.62 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 36,868 | 42,333 | |
| 55.08% | 2,165 | 2.78 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 36,974 | 42,746 | |
| 55.36% | 2,085 | 2.65 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 37,465 | 43,255 | |
| 46.16% | 2,066 | 2.52 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 37,702 | 41,410 | |
| 52.81% | 1,884 | 2.55 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 36,598 | 42,815 | |
| 52.36% | 1,883 | 2.68 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 35,762 | 41,536 | |
| 52.19% | 1,804 | 2.59 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 36,142 | 42,111 | |
| 50.92% | 1,779 | 2.61 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 36,118 | 42,526 | |
| 58.12% | 1,754 | 2.70 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 37,700 | 43,344 | |
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Yamato Matchups - FAQ
What is Yamato's best matchup in Deadlock?
Yamato's best matchup is against Mirage, 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 Graves, with only a 44.8% win rate. Against this opponent, Yamato should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Yamato have?
Yamato has 23 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 14 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.