Matchup · November 6, 2026
Paradox vs Yamato
48.4%
Even65,255 matches
All Paradox matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Paradox beats Yamato
Marksman vs Assassin
Assume they’re flanking you. Stay near teammates and hold your escape for their burst.
Your game plan as Paradox
A tactician who swaps you into her team.
Lane
Pulse Grenade slows and stacks damage. Kinetic Carbine is a long-range Time-Stop.
Mid game
Time Wall stops enemy bullets, so fight behind it.
Late game
Paradoxical Swap pulls a target into your team’s range. Swap the enemy carry, then burst.
How to beat Yamato
A blade who commits fully — and refreshes everything when she does.
- 01Wait out Shadow Transformation; she’s invincible at first.
- 02Dodge Power Slash’s charge.
- 03Burst her after the all-in.
Respect
Punish
After Flying Slash
Per match
Head-to-head
ParadoxYamato
48.4%Win rate51.6%
0.84Kills per death1.10
+18.6Last-hit edge+0
+1Deny edge+0
+22Soul lead+0
+0Objective damage edge+456
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Laning
Win the lane: Paradox into Yamato
- 01Paradox out-farms Yamato by ~18.6 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
- 02Paradox denies ~1 more orb per match — keep shooting theirs.
- 03Yamato looks for burst windows. Don’t sit in lane at low health, and ping the moment they disappear — they’re hunting.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
51.8% win rate over 58,148 matches
Max firstYou out-farm Yamato: keep the standard order and push your lead with Kinetic Carbine.
Yamato’s kit
Threats
Flying Slash
DisplacementSlow36s cd
Crimson Slash
Slow16s cd
Paradox’s kit
Your tools
Pulse Grenade
Slow32s cd
Time Wall
Slow25s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Paradox averages 0.84 kills per death against Yamato.
- On average Paradox finishes 22 souls ahead of Yamato — convert the lead into objectives.
- Track Shadow Transformation (160s cooldown). The window right after Yamato uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Paradox vs Yamato?
Paradox wins 48.4% of 65,255 recent matches against Yamato — even.
How do I beat Yamato as Paradox?
Paradox out-farms Yamato by ~18.6 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit. Track Shadow Transformation (160s cooldown). The window right after Yamato uses it is your best time to fight.