Deadlock: Best Yamato Build Guide

Yamato is one of the coolest-looking heroes in Deadlock. As a samurai/ninja, he excels in close-combat DPS. To make him both deadly and durable, it’s crucial to build him with the right items. This guide will cover the best Yamato build in Deadlock.

Yamato Skill Progression

All heroes in Deadlock have four abilities, including an ultimate. Here is the complete list of Yamato’s skills:

• Power Slash: Channel to increase damage over 1.5 seconds, then release a fully-charged sword strike.
• Flying Strike: Throw a grappling hook to reel yourself towards an enemy, damaging and slowing the target when you arrive.
• Crimson Slash: Slash enemies in front of you, damaging them and slowing their fire rate. If any enemy heroes are hit, you heal.
• Shadow Transformation: Become infused with Yamato’s shadow soul. After an initial invincible transformation, your abilities are refreshed and are 60% faster, your weapon has infinite ammo, and you gain damage resists and immunity to negative status effects. You are unable to die in this mode.

Flying Strike and Shadow Transformation are Yamato’s core skills. Make sure to prioritize maxing these out first to fully harness his close-combat potential.

Best Yamato Item Build

To maximize Yamato’s capabilities, follow this item build. You can also set this build as your preset in-game by searching for “Yamato GameWitted” in the browse build section.

Early Game

Yamato needs to farm Souls effectively, so start by purchasing Sprint Boots, High-Velocity Mag, Close Quarters, and Ammo Scavenger.

Next, get Extra Regen and Extra Stamina to boost your survivability during laning. After that, pick up Kinetic Dash and Suppressor to help you secure enemy kills.

• Sprint Boots – 500
• High-Velocity Mag – 500
• Close Quarters – 500
• Ammo Scavenger – 500
• Extra Regen – 500
• Extra Stamina – 500
• Kinetic Dash – 1250
• Suppressor – 1250

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Mid-Game

As you enter the mid-game, first acquire Quicksilver Reload to imbue your Flying Strike skill. Then, buy Enduring Speed, Bullet Resist Shredder, and Bullet Lifesteal to enable a more aggressive playstyle.

Save up to purchase Siphon Bullets. Although it’s a tier-3 item, it’s crucial for making Yamato deadly in battles.

Finally, get Point Blank, Healing Booster, and Berserker to further enhance Yamato’s damage output and overall effectiveness. You can sell Extra Regen to make a slot for Healing Booster and switch Monster Rounds for Berserker.

• Quicksilver Reload – 1250
• Enduring Speed – 1250
• Bullet Resist Shredder – 1250
• Bullet Lifesteal – 1250
• Siphon Bullets – 6300
• Point Blank – 3000
• Healing Booster – 1250
• Berserker – 1250

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Late-Game

As you enter the late-game, start by acquiring Superior Stamina and Headhunter.

Next, get Burst Fire and Glass Cannon, but ensure you have unlocked your Flex Slots first to equip these items.

Afterward, sell Bullet Lifesteal and switch to Leech. Finally, round out the build with Diviner’s Kevlar and Frenzy to complete Yamato’s late-game setup.

• Superior Stamina – 3000
• Headhunter – 3000
• Burst Fire – 3000
• Glass Cannon – 6300
• Leech – 6300
• Diviner’s Kevlar – 6300
• Frenzy – 6300

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can create the best Yamato build in Deadlock and chase your enemies to death.

If you haven’t received an invitation to the playtest yet, check out our guide on how to join the Deadlock playtest.