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Matchup · November 6, 2026

Yamato vs Wraith

47.3%
Unfavoured68,123 matches
All Yamato matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Yamato beats Wraith

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 Wraith

A duellist who isolates targets and teleports out before anyone can respond.

Punish
Per match

Head-to-head

YamatoWraith
47.3%Win rate52.7%
1.04Kills per death1.17
+0Last-hit edge+48.2
+0Deny edge+1.8
+0Soul lead+3.5K
+0Objective damage edge+5.9K
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Laning

Win the lane: Yamato into Wraith

  1. 01Wraith wins the farm by ~48.2 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
  2. 02Wraith denies ~1.8 more orbs per match — secure your orbs before they can.
  3. 03Wraith 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 point

    Wraith wins the farm: an early point into Power Slash clears waves and keeps you in lane.

Wraith’s kit

Threats

Wraith has no hard crowd control — take the trades.

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 Wraith.
  • Yamato finishes 3.5k souls behind Wraith on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
  • Yamato deals 5.9k less objective damage per match than Wraith — let teammates take structures while you hold.
  • Track Telekinesis (150s cooldown). The window right after Wraith uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ

Matchup questions

Who wins Yamato vs Wraith?

Yamato wins 47.3% of 68,123 recent matches against Wraith — unfavoured.

How do I beat Wraith as Yamato?

Wraith wins the farm by ~48.2 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Telekinesis (150s cooldown). The window right after Wraith uses it is your best time to fight.

What should Yamato buy against Wraith?

Weapon Shielding, Bullet Resilience.