Matchup · November 6, 2026
Yamato vs Rat King
43%
Unfavoured172,498 matches
All Yamato matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
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How Yamato beats Rat King
Assassin vs Brawler
Don’t take an even fight; brawlers out-last you. Burst them when their big cooldown is down, then leave.
Your game plan as Yamato
A blade who commits fully — and refreshes everything when she does.
Lane
Power Slash charges for a big hit. Crimson Slash heals on hero hits.
Mid game
Flying Slash grapples to an enemy and slows them.
Late game
Shadow Transformation refreshes your abilities and makes them faster. This is your all-in.
How to beat Rat King
A scrappy frontliner who makes your bullets work against you.
- 01Don’t shoot into Royal Pestments; wait out the armour.
- 02Fight outside the banner’s radius.
- 03Use spirit damage — his armour deflects bullets.
Respect
Punish
When the armour breaks
Per match
Head-to-head
YamatoRat King
43%Win rate57%
1.04Kills per death0.88
+0Last-hit edge+52.8
+0Deny edge+0.3
+0Soul lead+2.1K
+0Objective damage edge+3.2K
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Laning
Win the lane: Yamato into Rat King
- 01Rat King wins the farm by ~52.8 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Rat King wants close range. Keep troopers between you, save stamina for a dash out, and punish them when they over-commit.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
This matchup
Usual
58.9% win rate over 70,346 matches
Early pointRat King wins the farm: an early point into Power Slash clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Rat King’s kit
Threats
Scrap Grenade
Slow26s cd
Rule, Ratannia!Ultimate
Slow180s cd
Yamato’s kit
Your tools
Flying Slash
DisplacementSlowMobility36s cd
Crimson Slash
Slow16s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Yamato averages 1.04 kills per death against Rat King.
- Yamato finishes 2.1k souls behind Rat King on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Yamato deals 3.2k less objective damage per match than Rat King — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- Track Rule, Ratannia! (180s cooldown). The window right after Rat King uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Yamato vs Rat King?
Yamato wins 43% of 172,498 recent matches against Rat King — unfavoured.
How do I beat Rat King as Yamato?
Rat King wins the farm by ~52.8 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Rule, Ratannia! (180s cooldown). The window right after Rat King uses it is your best time to fight.