Matchup · November 6, 2026
Yamato vs Venator
49.9%
Even92,905 matches
All Yamato matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Yamato beats Venator
Assassin vs Marksman
You want the marksman isolated and close. Flank, use your gap-closer, and finish before they can reposition.
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 Venator
A holy gunner who executes the weak.
- 01Stay away from walls when Gutshot is up.
- 02Respect Ira Domini — retreat before you’re low.
- 03Walk around his traps.
Respect
Punish
After Gutshot
Per match
Head-to-head
YamatoVenator
49.9%Win rate50.1%
0.99Kills per death1.08
+0Last-hit edge+32.7
+0Deny edge+1
+0Soul lead+1.4K
+0Objective damage edge+2.4K
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Laning
Win the lane: Yamato into Venator
- 01Venator wins the farm by ~32.7 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Venator denies ~1 more orb per match — secure your orbs before they can.
- 03Venator out-ranges most heroes. Fight around corners and troopers; step in when they reload or spend their mobility.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
This matchup
Usual
58.9% win rate over 70,346 matches
Early pointVenator wins the farm: an early point into Power Slash clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Venator’s kit
Threats
Gutshot
Stun23s cd
Hex-Lined Snap Trap
Root28s 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 0.99 kills per death against Venator.
- Yamato finishes 1.4k souls behind Venator on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Yamato deals 2.4k less objective damage per match than Venator — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- Track Ira Domini (160s cooldown). The window right after Venator uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Yamato vs Venator?
Yamato wins 49.9% of 92,905 recent matches against Venator — even.
How do I beat Venator as Yamato?
Venator wins the farm by ~32.7 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Ira Domini (160s cooldown). The window right after Venator uses it is your best time to fight.