How to Play Brawler Master Yi
A stage-by-stage plan for Brawler Master Yi: opener, when to level and roll for Master Yi, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 0.0%
- Avg place
- 6.38
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 13
How to level and roll with Brawler Master Yi
Fast 8Brawler Master Yi is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Master Yi. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Master Yi and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Brawler Master Yi early game and opener
Boards that lead into Brawler Master Yi at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
1 games · 100% rounds won · 67% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Brawler Master Yi
Master Yi is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Brawler Master Yi positioning
A starting board for Brawler Master Yi. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Kindred on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it.
- Tahm Kench, Morgana, and Master Yi hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Bel'Veth and Gragas in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Brawler Master Yi
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Master Yi and Kindred) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 92% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Master Yi and Kindred at high cost, which can be hard to hit
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Malware Matrix, Red Buff, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Master Yi.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Brawler Master Yi.
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How to play Brawler Master Yi – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Brawler Master Yi?
Brawler Master Yi is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Master Yi. Corner Kindred on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it. Build Malware Matrix, Red Buff, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Master Yi.
When should I roll down for Brawler Master Yi?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Brawler Master Yi finds Master Yi and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Master Yi?
Roll for Master Yi at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Brawler Master Yi a reroll comp?
No. Brawler Master Yi is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Brawler Master Yi?
Corner Kindred on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it. Tahm Kench, Morgana, and Master Yi hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Bel'Veth and Gragas in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Brawler Master Yi?
The most common level 6 board that turns into Brawler Master Yi is Bel'Veth, Caitlyn, Gragas, Maokai, and Twisted Fate (1 games tracked).