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Yamato

LYSTIC's YAMATO [Lockbuilds.com]Popular#3 build among top playersAscendant+ · 113 games in the last 14 days

Author Harvester SeekerSeeker 2 · Updated Nov 1, 2026

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Skill order

Order set by the author · gold is the ultimate

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

Item order

Stages top to bottom, items left to right

  1. 1

    Laning Phase. Buy from Left to Right. Consider the optionals as well. The way you play your lanes determines your entire game.

    6,400 Souls
    1. Restorative ShotRestorative ShotNo brainer since even NPCs heal you now.
    2. Melee LifestealMelee LifestealIf you melee frequently early game.
    3. Spirit StrikeSpirit StrikeIf you didn't know, you deal melee damage with your second ability. So Spirit Strike you deal Melee and Spirit Dmg at the same time. Builds up to Spirit Snatch.
    4. StalkerStalkerI am not too big into using Yamato's weapon on enemies. You can pick this after Grit instead of Monster Rounds if you want.
    5. GritGritThat 200 barrier comes very handy when you are jumping your enemies early game
    6. HealbaneHealbaneWhen you use your 2 on your enemy you apply healing reduction because of Spirit Strike/Snatch. By doing this you make sure that they don't heal too much when you are charging your 1.
    All item notes
    • Restorative Shot — No brainer since even NPCs heal you now.
    • Melee Lifesteal — If you melee frequently early game.
    • Spirit Strike — If you didn't know, you deal melee damage with your second ability. So Spirit Strike you deal Melee and Spirit Dmg at the same time. Builds up to Spirit Snatch.
    • Stalker — I am not too big into using Yamato's weapon on enemies. You can pick this after Grit instead of Monster Rounds if you want.
    • Grit — That 200 barrier comes very handy when you are jumping your enemies early game
    • Healbane — When you use your 2 on your enemy you apply healing reduction because of Spirit Strike/Snatch. By doing this you make sure that they don't heal too much when you are charging your 1.
  2. 2

    Early Optionals

    Optional4,800 Souls
    1. Mystic ShotMystic ShotPairs well with Healbane since you need spirit dmg to proc Healbane. Also more spirit power for your 1, 2, and 3.
    2. Battle VestBattle VestIf you are gonna be using Stalker, might as well use Battle Vest too.
    3. RebuttalRebuttalIf you got your parry game on point.
    4. Monster RoundsMonster RoundsYamato has slow fire rate on weapon early game. You need this to farm lane.
    All item notes
    • Mystic Shot — Pairs well with Healbane since you need spirit dmg to proc Healbane. Also more spirit power for your 1, 2, and 3.
    • Battle Vest — If you are gonna be using Stalker, might as well use Battle Vest too.
    • Rebuttal — If you got your parry game on point.
    • Monster Rounds — Yamato has slow fire rate on weapon early game. You need this to farm lane.
  3. 3

    Mid Game. Not from Left to Right [You can do L-R if everything is going smoothly for your team]. What you buy mid game depends completely on your opponents.

    28,800 Souls
    1. LifestrikeLifestrike
    2. Spirit SnatchSpirit SnatchCore item. You deal spirit damage with your 2, steal 12% of their spirit res.
    3. Torment PulseTorment PulseMore Close Range fights, more Close Range dmg.
    4. Radiant RegenerationRadiant RegenerationTorment Pulse will keep proccing R.Regen. Insane suvivability.
    5. Hunter's AuraHunter's AuraSince all of your fights are going to be in close range
    6. TankbusterTankbusterYou are dealing more than 165 damage with your 1. So using this is a no brainer. Also you completely ignore spirit res of your opponents.
    7. Superior CooldownSuperior CooldownObvious choice. You need cooldown reduction.
    8. Mystic ReverbMystic ReverbKey item for your 1. You are going to lose some hp while charging the ability. This makes sure that you get some HP back after hitting the target. Greatly increases survivability. Also you apply slow.
    All item notes
    • Spirit Snatch — Core item. You deal spirit damage with your 2, steal 12% of their spirit res.
    • Torment Pulse — More Close Range fights, more Close Range dmg.
    • Radiant Regeneration — Torment Pulse will keep proccing R.Regen. Insane suvivability.
    • Hunter's Aura — Since all of your fights are going to be in close range
    • Tankbuster — You are dealing more than 165 damage with your 1. So using this is a no brainer. Also you completely ignore spirit res of your opponents.
    • Superior Cooldown — Obvious choice. You need cooldown reduction.
    • Mystic Reverb — Key item for your 1. You are going to lose some hp while charging the ability. This makes sure that you get some HP back after hitting the target. Greatly increases survivability. Also you apply slow.
  4. 4

    Mid Game Optionals

    Optional22,400 Souls
    1. Slowing HexSlowing HexTo stop them from escaping.
    2. Metal SkinMetal SkinIf any bullet heavy Hero is being a problem.
    3. Spirit ResilienceSpirit ResilienceIn case you are taking too much burst spirit damage.
    4. Silence WaveSilence WaveGreat for enemies with fleeing abilities.
    5. Dispel MagicDispel MagicA must buy 90% of the time.
    6. JuggernautJuggernaut
    7. Spirit ShieldingSpirit ShieldingEven more survivability.
    All item notes
    • Slowing Hex — To stop them from escaping.
    • Metal Skin — If any bullet heavy Hero is being a problem.
    • Spirit Resilience — In case you are taking too much burst spirit damage.
    • Silence Wave — Great for enemies with fleeing abilities.
    • Dispel Magic — A must buy 90% of the time.
    • Spirit Shielding — Even more survivability.
  5. 5

    Late Game. Buy L-R.

    38,400 Souls
    1. Boundless SpiritBoundless SpiritYou need the damage.
    2. Spirit BurnSpirit BurnIf Healing Bane is not enough.
    3. RefresherRefresherWith the amount of incoming damage late game. You will be needing this for your ult in order to last longer in fights.
    4. Transcendent CooldownTranscendent CooldownEven more cooldown your abilities.
    5. ColossusColossusMaximum Survivability. Activate this as soon as you reach below 50% hp. You need to last as long as possible before using your Ult.
    6. WitchmailWitchmail
    All item notes
    • Boundless Spirit — You need the damage.
    • Spirit Burn — If Healing Bane is not enough.
    • Refresher — With the amount of incoming damage late game. You will be needing this for your ult in order to last longer in fights.
    • Transcendent Cooldown — Even more cooldown your abilities.
    • Colossus — Maximum Survivability. Activate this as soon as you reach below 50% hp. You need to last as long as possible before using your Ult.
  6. 6

    Late Game Optionals

    Optional19,200 Souls
    1. Crushing FistsCrushing FistsIf you have enough souls left and the game is far from being over.
    2. Diviner's KevlarDiviner's KevlarYou get a whopping 1000 barrier when you ult. You should be unkillable at this point.
    3. Ethereal ShiftEthereal ShiftIf you are not being able to Survive even with Colossus. Replace it with Ethereal Shift.
    All item notes
    • Crushing Fists — If you have enough souls left and the game is far from being over.
    • Diviner's Kevlar — You get a whopping 1000 barrier when you ult. You should be unkillable at this point.
    • Ethereal Shift — If you are not being able to Survive even with Colossus. Replace it with Ethereal Shift.
  7. 7

    Even More Late Game Optionals [Buy what you need]

    Optional19,200 Souls
    1. IndomitableIndomitableIn case you are being stunned, slept or slowed too often.
    2. LeechLeechIf you are constantly losing your 1v1s late game.
    3. Phantom StrikePhantom StrikeFor the flying and annoying ones.
    All item notes
    • Indomitable — In case you are being stunned, slept or slowed too often.
    • Leech — If you are constantly losing your 1v1s late game.
    • Phantom Strike — For the flying and annoying ones.