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Yoru
70.0% WR
VS
KAY/O
30.0% WR
Who Wins the Yoru vs KAY/O Matchup?
Winner
Yoru
Matches: 10
70.0%
Win Rate
30.0%
1.48
Avg KDA
1.53
16.4
Avg Kills
12.9
13.7
Avg Deaths
15.0
156.1
DMG/Round
124.6
30.5%
HS %
25.7%
242
Combat Score
196
60.2%
Attack WR
40.7%
59.3%
Defense WR
39.8%
Yoru vs KAY/O Performance Breakdown
Analysis of 10 matches reveals that Yoru holds a clear advantage over KAY/O in this head-to-head matchup, winning 3 out of 4 critical performance metrics. While KAY/O shows strength in one category, Yoru's overall statistical edge across fragging, damage, and side-specific win rates gives them the upper hand in most engagements.
Fragging Power
1.48Yoru
1.53KAY/O
Fragging capabilities are closely matched between Yoru and KAY/O, with KDA ratios of 1.48 and 1.53 respectively. This near-parity means mechanical skill and positioning will often determine which agent comes out ahead in direct duels.
Damage Output
156.1Yoru
124.6KAY/O
Yoru delivers substantially higher damage per round (156.1 ADR) compared to KAY/O's 124.6 ADR. This 31.5 damage differential per round adds up significantly over a match, giving Yoru a major advantage in trading scenarios and multi-kill potential during site executes or retakes.
Attack Side
60.2%Yoru
40.7%KAY/O
On the attacking side, Yoru dominates with a 60.2% win rate compared to KAY/O's 40.7%. This 19.5 percentage point gap indicates Yoru is significantly more effective at executing onto sites, whether through superior entry fragging, better utility usage for site takes, or stronger post-plant positioning.
Defense Side
59.3%Yoru
39.8%KAY/O
Yoru excels on the defensive half with a commanding 59.3% win rate, far surpassing KAY/O's 39.8%. This 19.5 percentage point advantage demonstrates Yoru's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Yoru vs KAY/O matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 10 competitive matches analyzed, Yoru wins 70.0% of the time compared to KAY/O's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in attack-side performance, where Yoru consistently outperforms. In this Duelist vs Initiator matchup, Yoru has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. KAY/O should never take isolated fights against Yoru and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Yoru vs KAY/O Fragging Analysis
Yoru claims 4 out of 5 fragging metrics in the Yoru vs KAY/O matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in kill production, survivability, damage output. Our analysis of 10 ranked games reveals Yoru consistently outperforms KAY/O in direct combat scenarios. While KAY/O manages to win the remaining metric, the overall picture favors Yoru in gunfights. KAY/O players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Yoru dominates.
Avg KDA
1.48Yoru
1.53KAY/O
The KDA comparison between Yoru and KAY/O reveals an exceptionally tight contest, with Yoru averaging 1.48 and KAY/O posting 1.53. This razor-thin margin of just 0.04 demonstrates that neither agent has a systematic fragging advantage in this matchup. When facing each other in ranked games, success depends almost entirely on individual player mechanics, crosshair placement, and split-second decision making rather than any inherent agent kit advantage. Players on either side should approach these duels with confidence, knowing the statistical playing field is level.
Avg Kills
16.4Yoru
12.9KAY/O
The kill differential between Yoru and KAY/O is dramatic: 16.4 versus 12.9, representing 3.5 additional kills per game for Yoru. This massive gap shows Yoru consistently dominates the kill feed when these agents meet. For KAY/O players, this data suggests a fundamental mismatch in direct combat scenarios. Success against Yoru requires reimagining your role — become the setup player, the information gatherer, the utility specialist — rather than trying to match Yoru's fragging output head-to-head.
Avg Deaths
13.7Yoru
15.0KAY/O
Yoru demonstrates markedly better survivability against KAY/O, recording 13.7 deaths per game versus 15.0. Dying nearly 1.3 fewer times per match gives Yoru significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in clutch rounds, and more economic stability from staying alive. KAY/O players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.
DMG/Round
156.1Yoru
124.6KAY/O
The damage differential between Yoru and KAY/O is exceptional: 156.1 ADR compared to just 124.6. Yoru deals 31.5 more damage per round on average, indicating absolute dominance in direct combat exchanges. This level of disparity suggests Yoru's kit, typical playstyle, or positioning patterns give them massive advantages in dealing damage while KAY/O struggles to even trade effectively. KAY/O players should treat Yoru as a must-avoid duel and focus entirely on non-combat contributions or utility-based damage.
HS %
30.5%Yoru
25.7%KAY/O
Yoru demonstrates notably superior headshot accuracy against KAY/O: 30.5% versus 25.7%. This 4.8 percentage point gap in precision means Yoru ends gunfights faster, conserves more ammo, and wins more 50-50 duels where both players see each other simultaneously. KAY/O faces a real disadvantage in aim duels and should compensate through utility, positioning, or weapon choices that don't require headshot precision (shotguns, Odin spraying through smokes, etc.).
Yoru vs KAY/O Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Yoru
60.2%
40.7%
Defense Side
Yoru
59.3%
39.8%
Attack Side Breakdown
The attack-side performance gap between Yoru and KAY/O is dramatic: 60.2% versus 40.7%, a commanding 19.5 percentage point advantage. Yoru dominates offensive scenarios in this matchup to a degree that requires KAY/O to fundamentally change their approach to attack-side play.
Our analysis of 10 competitive matches reveals Yoru has overwhelming attack-side superiority in every measurable category. Site executions, entry success, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all massively favor Yoru. This isn't a gap that KAY/O can overcome through practice or "playing better" — it's a structural matchup disadvantage. KAY/O teams must build their entire attack strategy around protecting KAY/O from direct Yoru engagement: give KAY/O lurk roles, put them in trade positions rather than entry, and design executes where KAY/O's weaknesses are covered by teammate utility.
Under no circumstances should KAY/O take entry duels against Yoru. The 19.5% attack gap makes entry fragging against Yoru one of the lowest-percentage plays in Valorant. KAY/O must exclusively play support roles on attack: flash for teammates, smoke for executes, trade after entries, or create map pressure through lurks that don't involve Yoru confrontation. Yoru should actively hunt KAY/O entries, knowing the statistical advantage is overwhelming.
Yoru has favorable matchups against 8 agents and unfavorable matchups against 19 agents in Valorant. Yoru's strongest matchup is against KAY/O with a 70.0% win rate. The most challenging matchup is Veto at 37.9% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and performance metrics.
Yoru matchup win rates and combat stats in Valorant (Patch 13.02)
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Yoru's best matchup is against KAY/O, achieving a 70.0% win rate. Yoru excels in this matchup through superior fragging ability and favorable utility interactions.
What is Yoru's hardest matchup?
Yoru's hardest matchup is against Veto, with only a 37.9% win rate. Against this opponent, Yoru should focus on team coordination and utility usage to compensate.
How many favorable matchups does Yoru have?
Yoru has 8 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 19 unfavorable matchups in Valorant. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better agent picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Yoru in difficult matchups?
When playing Yoru in difficult matchups, prioritize team coordination, utility usage, and crossfires. Avoid isolated 1v1 duels against unfavorable opponents and look for opportunities to use Yoru's abilities to create advantages. Adjust your positioning based on whether you're on attack or defense.
What stats matter most in Yoru's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Yoru's matchups include win rate, KDA ratio, average damage per round, and attack/defense win rates. High damage matchups favor aggressive play, while low KDA matchups suggest playing more supportively and relying on team trades.
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KAY/O's post-plant conversion rate against Yoru is catastrophic. The data shows KAY/O fails to hold spike plants at a dramatically higher rate than Yoru. Never leave KAY/O alone post-plant — they need constant teammate support, crossfire setups, and utility coordination to have any chance of winning these scenarios. Consider not planting at all if KAY/O is the only survivor. Yoru should play extremely confidently in post-plants, knowing KAY/O struggles to convert even favorable positions.
Defense Side Breakdown
The defensive disparity between Yoru and KAY/O is substantial: 59.3% versus 39.8%, a 19.5 point chasm. Yoru absolutely dominates CT side in this matchup — their site holds are significantly harder to break, their retake contributions more impactful, and their defensive utility more effective at every level.
KAY/O cannot be trusted with traditional site anchor responsibilities against Yoru. The 19.5% defensive gap is too large to overcome through positioning or individual skill. Teams must protect KAY/O: pair them with multiple teammates, give them off-site lurk positions, or have them rotate immediately when Yoru's presence is identified on their site. Yoru should aggressively anchor the most difficult sites on any map, knowing their defensive capability is overwhelming.
KAY/O should avoid retake scenarios against Yoru entirely when possible. The data from 10 matches shows KAY/O's retake conversion rate against Yoru is dramatically lower than average. If KAY/O must retake, require 3+ player numbers advantage and full utility coordination. Yoru should play post-plant positions knowing KAY/O lacks the capability to effectively contest them. In clutch scenarios, Yoru wins at overwhelming rates.
Economy decisions for KAY/O must account for their defensive inadequacy. Force buying against Yoru is essentially throwing away credits — the defensive gap makes partial buys nearly unwinnable. KAY/O should always advocate for full saves, building toward rounds where team utility can compensate for their individual defensive weakness. Yoru can confidently force and half-buy, knowing their defensive advantages persist across all economy states.
Overall Side Analysis
Yoru demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (60.2%) and defense (59.3%), comprehensively outperforming KAY/O across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 10 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Yoru holding advantages at every stage.
Map selection and team composition cannot fix KAY/O's disadvantage in this matchup. Yoru outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing KAY/O into Yoru, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry KAY/O's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving KAY/O in isolated Yoru encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing KAY/O when you expect to face Yoru frequently. The 39.0 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Yoru is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.
Final verdict: Yoru decisively wins the Yoru vs KAY/O matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Yoru has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. KAY/O players facing Yoru should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.
Duelist vs Initiator Dynamics
The Duelist (Yoru) vs Initiator (KAY/O) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Yoru's Duelist abilities serve different purposes than KAY/O's Initiator kit, meaning direct fights often feature non-equivalent utility exchanges.
Understanding how Duelist abilities interact with Initiator counterplay is essential for maximizing your agent's potential. Yoru's Duelist toolkit may excel at certain aspects while KAY/O's Initiator kit counters others. The Yoru advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.
Yoru vs KAY/O matchup breakdown: Yoru dominates with a 70.0% win rate across 10 matches. Higher damage output (156 ADR) gives Yoru a clear edge. See attack/defense stats and combat analysis.
