Matchup · November 6, 2026
Yamato vs Shiv
52.3%
Favoured62,777 matches
All Yamato matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Yamato beats Shiv
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 Shiv
A dirty fighter who bleeds you, defers his own damage and finishes you with an execute.
- 01Burst him during Bloodletting’s deferred damage window.
- 02Stay above execute range when Killing Blow is up.
- 03Anti-heal his sustain.
Respect
Punish
After Slice and Dice
Per match
Head-to-head
YamatoShiv
52.3%Win rate47.7%
1.05Kills per death1.16
+3.6Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0.7
+47Soul lead+0
+692Objective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Yamato into Shiv
- 01Farm is close (+3.6 last hits per match), so trades decide this lane, not last hits.
- 02Shiv 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
58.9% win rate over 70,346 matches
Standard order works here.
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s 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 1.05 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Yamato finishes 47 souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- Yamato deals 692 more objective damage per match than Shiv — push structures when you win lane.
- Track Killing Blow (145s cooldown). The window right after Shiv uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Yamato vs Shiv?
Yamato wins 52.3% of 62,777 recent matches against Shiv — favoured.
How do I beat Shiv as Yamato?
Farm is close (+3.6 last hits per match), so trades decide this lane, not last hits. Track Killing Blow (145s cooldown). The window right after Shiv uses it is your best time to fight.