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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

Yamato vs Viscous

50.5%
Even30,431 matches
All Yamato matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Yamato beats Viscous

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 Viscous

A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.

  • 01Don’t burst into The Cube; wait it out.
  • 02Stay away from walls when Goo Ball is up.
  • 03Kill him after The Cube is used.
Respect
Punish
Per match

Head-to-head

YamatoViscous
50.5%Win rate49.4%
1.00Kills per death0.75
+0Last-hit edge+8.9
+0Deny edge+0.6
+301Soul lead+0
+1.1KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning

Win the lane: Yamato into Viscous

  1. 01Viscous wins the farm by ~8.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
  2. 02Viscous 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

Viscous’s kit

Threats

Goo BallUltimate
Stun150s cd
Splatter
Slow26s cd
Puddle Punch
Slow24s 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 1.00 kills per death against Viscous.
  • On average Yamato finishes 301 souls ahead of Viscous — convert the lead into objectives.
  • Yamato deals 1.1k more objective damage per match than Viscous — push structures when you win lane.
  • Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.
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Who else beats Viscous

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FAQ

Matchup questions

Who wins Yamato vs Viscous?

Yamato wins 50.5% of 30,431 recent matches against Viscous — even.

How do I beat Viscous as Yamato?

Viscous wins the farm by ~8.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.

What should Yamato buy against Viscous?

Debuff Reducer, Unstoppable, Bullet Resilience.