Yamato
Counter-build vs Infernus, Shiv, Venator
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Lane (auto) · 0 spent
3 of 3 enemies deal spirit damage
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Same logic as the in-game HUD (counters, your items, scouted enemy items). The build below is a whole-game plan that also weighs live win rates, so the two can differ.
Laning Phase
Early game items (T1-T2) to win your lane
4,000 souls
Survivability against burst damage
Scales your spirit damage
Scales your spirit damage
Spirit burst damage
Mid Game
Core items (T2-T3) for team fights and objectives
9,600 souls
Sustain for extended fights
3 of 3 enemies deal spirit damage
Sustain for extended fights
Slows Venator
Late Game
Power spike items (T3-T4) to close out the game
25,600 soulsSurvivability against burst damage — high win rate item on this hero
3 of 3 enemies deal spirit damage
Counters healing from Infernus
Scales your spirit damage
Why This Build Works
This counter-build for Yamato is optimized against Infernus, Shiv, Venator. The enemy team has a mixed damage profile, so the build balances multiple defensive needs.
1 enemy hero has healing abilities, making anti-heal items a priority.