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Yamato by Hydration

presentationYamato
Updated on May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026

Build ID

17523

Build Overview

Yamato is an assassin/frontline hybrid that can deal out rapid burst damage while also being very hard to kill.

Build Items

Early Game
Mid Game
Late Game
Situational / Luxury

Ability Points

Power Slash
1
1
2
5
Flying Slash
2
1
2
5
Crimson Slash
3
1
2
5
Shadow Transformation
4
1
2
5

Early Game Explanations

  • Extra Regen and Melee Lifesteal will help you win every trade.
  • High-Velocity Rounds makes your poke more consistent and upgrades to Opening Rounds later.
  • Spirit Strike and Stalker makes your trade pattern even stronger.
  • Extra Health to not get instantly burst down.
  • Mystic Shot increases your damage in longer fights.
  • Cold Front is extra burst and helps you farm neutral camps.
  • Healbane is necessary and lets you stay in fights longer.
  • Healing Booster finishes your investment spike while also having high impact on many items and abilities.

Mid Game Explanations

  • Next you will want Spirit Snatch, activating this item is a huge swing in duels.
  • Torment Pulsewill be your highest consistent source of damage throughout the game.
  • Arctic Blast this early is very good.
  • Colossus at this point will be extremely effective.
  • More spirit is always good.
  • Mystic Vulnerability and Escalating Exposure helps you in larger skirmishes.
  • Next, save up for Refresher, two Shadow Transformation in one fight should be a win.

Late Game Explanations

  • Next big purchase can be a defensive item like Diviner's Kevlar.
  • If you need more defensives consider Plated Armor, Spellbreaker, or Ethereal Shift.

Situational / Luxury Explanations

  • Healing Rite in lane if needed.
  • Counterspell is always useful if the enemy team has a lot of telegraphed skills.
  • If needing more anti heal, go for Spirit Burn instead.
  • Fortitude for more health and uptime on the map.
  • Other options are more defensive focused.
  • Silence Wave if needed

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