Ahri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
5.2%

Ahrivs Master Yi

DMageAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ahri vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Master Yi wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Ahri based on 5 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Ahri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ahri vs Master Yi matchup.

Ahri Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ahri performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Master Yi - 20.0% win rateMaster Yi(20.0%)
Ahri - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Ahri
20.0% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Ahri matchup - 80.0% win rate
Master Yi
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Ahri vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Ahri vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
6.9
CS / min
6.0
750
DMG / min
910
6,181
Gold / game
6,848
169
Heal / min
269
421
DMG Mitigated / min
678
0.5
CC / min
0.1
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Ahri vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Ahri vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Ahri's 20.0%, giving Master Yi a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Ahri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Ahri reaches their power spikes, while Ahri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ahri leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ahri players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Master Yi overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ahri vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Master Yi wins the laning phase against Ahri in League of Legends

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Ahri, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.9Ahri
6.0Master Yi
Ahri significantly out-farms Master Yi by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ahri a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Master Yi players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
750Ahri
910Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Ahri by 161 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ahri should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Master Yi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
6,181Ahri
6,848Master Yi
Master Yi earns 666 more gold per game than Ahri, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Master Yi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Ahri
0.1Master Yi
Ahri provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ahri coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
591Ahri
947Master Yi
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Ahri, healing and mitigating 356 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ahri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ahri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ahri Build Against Master Yi

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Ahri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ahri against Master Yi are Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Ahri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ahri vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Ahri early game win rateAhri20.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi80.0%
Late Game
Ahri
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ahri late game win rateAhri0.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi0.0%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Ahri. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ahri at 0.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Master Yi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Master Yi has the edge early, but Ahri gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ahri Runes Against Master Yi

Domination rune tree - Ahri primary runes vs Master YiDomination
Electrocute - best Ahri rune vs Master YiTaste of Blood - best Ahri rune vs Master YiGrisly Mementos - best Ahri rune vs Master YiUltimate Hunter - best Ahri rune vs Master Yi
Sorcery rune tree - Ahri secondary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Ahri rune vs Master YiTranscendence - best Ahri rune vs Master Yi
33.3% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Ahri the best tools to compete against Master Yi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ahri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Ahri's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ahri matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.75%2406.878611,49048.4%49.0%
49.77%2196.583511,46047.2%51.5%
48.44%1926.573611,03937.5%57.7%
51.98%1776.775611,74450.7%52.9%
42.61%1766.682511,29039.0%45.5%
52.00%1756.689711,12554.2%50.0%
54.02%1746.584311,20350.0%57.0%
40.51%1586.376211,23636.2%43.8%
50.35%1416.377911,28637.3%59.8%
53.24%1396.593911,23858.6%47.8%
54.55%1326.375910,89755.9%53.4%
40.16%1276.382711,19532.8%47.0%
52.76%1276.587011,76156.1%50.0%
50.83%1206.274211,49340.9%56.6%
52.63%1146.680812,51868.2%42.9%
38.89%1086.185811,62430.2%44.6%
44.23%1046.479311,42847.4%42.4%
47.57%1036.678110,86947.9%47.3%
50.50%1016.777811,75044.2%57.1%
46.74%926.676411,41552.3%41.7%
47.83%926.676410,60337.7%61.5%
47.78%906.579311,59440.0%52.7%
52.22%906.882611,32754.4%50.0%
37.50%886.686611,18731.3%41.1%
47.06%857.282112,21452.5%42.2%
42.35%856.376010,58038.3%47.4%
54.22%837.091010,90755.8%52.5%
47.44%786.898813,07061.3%38.3%
46.75%776.471310,85736.1%56.1%
48.00%756.681911,11163.0%39.6%
61.43%706.494711,82865.4%59.1%
52.17%696.985211,88664.5%42.1%
55.74%616.980812,08458.3%54.0%
57.38%616.585111,38162.5%54.0%
61.40%576.994912,53563.6%60.0%
52.73%556.591612,01655.0%51.4%
55.10%496.897411,12054.2%56.0%
46.67%456.780311,08644.0%50.0%
46.34%426.894412,12035.3%54.2%
56.41%396.589113,46263.6%53.6%
52.63%386.783811,84950.0%55.6%
36.84%386.376210,81647.1%28.6%
38.89%366.171010,77826.7%47.6%
45.45%337.089810,77527.8%66.7%
46.88%326.477811,09458.3%40.0%
62.07%296.577910,50360.0%64.3%
55.56%277.31,13412,17860.0%50.0%
46.15%266.979811,18046.1%46.1%
64.00%257.080911,90869.2%58.3%
44.00%255.772411,05457.1%38.9%
50.00%246.488110,19650.0%50.0%
52.17%236.61,04211,57055.6%50.0%
63.64%227.277812,22066.7%62.5%
21.05%195.97708,65120.0%22.2%
57.89%196.488910,62470.0%44.4%
33.33%187.175511,03828.6%36.4%
47.06%176.488912,61340.0%50.0%
41.18%177.31,15411,61133.3%45.5%
33.33%156.682512,41140.0%30.0%
57.14%146.59439,68055.6%60.0%
57.14%146.375411,02666.7%40.0%
53.85%137.094112,90771.4%33.3%
66.67%127.373511,24685.7%40.0%
58.33%126.81,02111,46633.3%83.3%
36.36%115.75949,78350.0%20.0%
27.27%115.681810,48533.3%20.0%
30.00%106.91,0349,56525.0%50.0%
30.00%106.57499,98140.0%20.0%
60.00%106.77609,79250.0%75.0%
70.00%106.69369,93466.7%75.0%
44.44%96.284111,22660.0%25.0%
44.44%97.093612,10442.9%50.0%
88.89%94.877311,09266.7%100.0%
55.56%97.387111,903100.0%20.0%
22.22%95.87019,10120.0%25.0%
33.33%93.885711,50833.3%33.3%
12.50%82.45639,07516.7%0.0%
42.86%76.47257,10540.0%50.0%
71.43%75.873411,464100.0%50.0%
42.86%73.679912,752100.0%20.0%
85.71%74.681011,082100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.16108,94325.0%100.0%
57.14%76.61,0218,53450.0%100.0%
42.86%76.35639,32260.0%0.0%
28.57%75.863811,31125.0%33.3%
33.33%67.87698,48120.0%100.0%
50.00%67.098912,059100.0%25.0%
66.67%66.01,11211,95250.0%75.0%
50.00%66.270210,92450.0%50.0%
66.67%67.01,08013,896100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.56599,7440.0%50.0%
60.00%56.997912,673100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.81,16912,95066.7%50.0%
40.00%55.95407,21225.0%100.0%
40.00%56.31,09215,0620.0%66.7%
80.00%57.878713,29066.7%100.0%
80.00%56.81,04813,081100.0%66.7%
20.00%56.97506,18120.0%0.0%
60.00%56.21,17015,7220.0%60.0%

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Ahri vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ahri do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Master Yi wins the Ahri vs Master Yi matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Ahri's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Ahri do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Ahri with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ahri do against Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Ahri takes over the Ahri vs Master Yi matchup with a 0.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Ahri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ahri vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Ahri with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ahri build against Master Yi?

The best Ahri build against Master Yi includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap, Blackfire Torch with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ahri runes against Master Yi?

The best Ahri runes against Master Yi use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Ahri vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ahri counter Master Yi?

No, Ahri struggles against Master Yi with only a 20.0% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Ahri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Ahri against Master Yi?

When playing Ahri against Master Yi, play cautiously and avoid Master Yi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Master Yi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.