DOCTRINE
46.7% win rate as Venator · 23,659 matches
Use cover against Power Slash’s charge and keep a route back to your teammate when Yamato uses Flying Slash. Crimson Slash heals her when it hits a hero, so avoid letting her hit both of you at close range. Throw Consecrating Grenade at Yamato before your team’s next attack; its burn reduces the healing they receive.
Hold damage during Shadow Transformation’s initial invincibility. Yamato returns with refreshed abilities, high resistance and immunity to negative effects. Move away if your team cannot fight through them.
Protect wounded teammates during Shadow Transformation; kills heal Yamato and extend it. Attack together after it ends. Fully upgraded Flying Slash gives her another charge and lets her escape to allies. After Shadow Transformation ends, throw Consecrating Grenade at Yamato, then fire Ira Domini from beside cover when the firing line is clear. Blessed stakes can execute low-health enemies.