Matchup · November 6, 2026
Warden vs Yamato
51.5%
Even27,166 matches
All Warden matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Warden beats Yamato
Brawler vs Assassin
You have the health; they have the burst. Make them fight you long — every second past their first combo is in your favour. Buy defensive items early and stay near allies.
Your game plan as Warden
A one-man army who walks into six and dares them to fight.
Lane
Alchemical Flask lowers weapon damage and slows.
Mid game
Binding Word punishes enemies who don’t move. Chain it with your team’s CC.
Late game
Last Stand pulses damage and heals you, so commit into the middle of their team.
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
WardenYamato
51.5%Win rate48.5%
1.05Kills per death0.98
+25Last-hit edge+0
+0.6Deny edge+0
+1.5KSoul lead+0
+3.2KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Warden into Yamato
- 01Warden out-farms Yamato by ~25 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
- 02Yamato looks for burst windows. Don’t sit in lane at low health, and ping the moment they disappear — they’re hunting.
- 03Your own sustain (Last Stand) wins extended lanes — stay longer than they can.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
This matchup
Usual
53.6% win rate over 76,476 matches
Max firstYou out-farm Yamato: keep the standard order and push your lead with Alchemical Flask.
Yamato’s kit
Threats
Flying Slash
DisplacementSlow36s cd
Crimson Slash
Slow16s cd
Warden’s kit
Your tools
Binding Word
Root34s cd
Alchemical Flask
Slow12s cd
Last StandUltimate
Sustain180s cd
Willpower
Barrier40s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Warden averages 1.05 kills per death against Yamato.
- On average Warden finishes 1.5k souls ahead of Yamato — convert the lead into objectives.
- Warden deals 3.2k more objective damage per match than Yamato — push structures when you win lane.
- 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 Warden vs Yamato?
Warden wins 51.5% of 27,166 recent matches against Yamato — even.
How do I beat Yamato as Warden?
Warden out-farms Yamato by ~25 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.