Akali - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Akalivs Master Yi

CAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akali vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Akali wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Master Yi based on 7 games. Akali wins the early laning phase while Master Yi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akali vs Master Yi matchup.

Akali Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akali 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 - 57.1% win rateMaster Yi(57.1%)
Akali - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Akali
57.1% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Akali matchup - 42.9% win rate
Master Yi
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Akali vs Master Yi Matchup?

Akali wins the Akali vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Akali
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
5.6
CS / min
4.9
899
DMG / min
885
11,179
Gold / game
10,730
242
Heal / min
311
655
DMG Mitigated / min
888
0.1
CC / min
0.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Akali vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Akali vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Master Yi's 42.9%, giving Akali a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akali controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akali needs to press advantages before Master Yi reaches their power spikes, while Master Yi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Master Yi leads by 303 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akali players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Akali vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.6Akali
4.9Master Yi
Akali edges out Master Yi by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Akali.
Damage
899Akali
885Master Yi
Damage output is virtually even between Akali and Master Yi, with only 14 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,179Akali
10,730Master Yi
Akali earns 449 more gold per game than Master Yi, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Akali slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Akali
0.2Master Yi
Both Akali and Master Yi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
896Akali
1,199Master Yi
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 303 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akali is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akali, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Akali Build Against Master Yi

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Master Yi are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Lich Bane. This combination gives Akali 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 Akali vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Akali early game win rateAkali100.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi0.0%
Late Game
Master Yi
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Akali late game win rateAkali25.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi75.0%

Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Akali can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Akali must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Master Yi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Master Yi survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Akali Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Akali primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Conqueror - best Akali rune vs Master YiPresence of Mind - best Akali rune vs Master YiLegend: Haste - best Akali rune vs Master YiCoup de Grace - best Akali rune vs Master Yi
Resolve rune tree - Akali secondary runes vs Master YiResolve
Overgrowth - best Akali rune vs Master YiSecond Wind - best Akali rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Akali to press their advantage against Master Yi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Akali'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 Akali build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Akali matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.04%2045.986611,63047.4%48.6%
49.69%1595.981111,93150.7%48.9%
51.77%1416.097011,68158.8%45.2%
42.02%1195.780512,56541.0%42.5%
44.35%1155.785211,69547.8%42.0%
50.50%1015.782612,25351.3%50.0%
45.36%975.91,01712,55738.9%49.2%
46.81%945.775011,72443.2%50.0%
46.81%945.984411,89041.0%50.9%
53.93%896.193912,55453.7%54.2%
46.51%865.887912,31645.5%47.2%
43.90%826.077711,02352.2%33.3%
43.21%816.281811,14943.2%43.2%
51.32%765.781912,36863.6%46.3%
42.67%756.393111,50144.4%41.0%
50.70%715.590812,24076.9%35.6%
46.38%695.781711,01841.9%50.0%
50.00%605.590012,39347.6%51.3%
40.68%596.580011,18634.3%50.0%
47.37%575.783911,19948.3%46.4%
55.56%546.092011,88656.0%55.2%
54.72%535.998111,94850.0%60.0%
50.94%535.680011,81545.8%55.2%
52.94%516.080611,40452.0%53.9%
41.18%515.987512,27140.9%41.4%
44.00%506.093012,73346.1%43.2%
58.33%486.182812,12576.5%48.4%
44.68%476.188712,39945.5%44.0%
65.96%476.31,11512,16050.0%77.8%
55.56%455.877612,09262.5%51.7%
52.38%425.81,03712,14655.0%50.0%
45.24%425.988511,12559.1%30.0%
60.98%416.51,08511,91657.1%65.0%
50.00%406.391910,90657.1%42.1%
47.50%406.579312,90250.0%46.1%
43.59%395.794811,17133.3%52.4%
46.15%396.082011,31752.9%40.9%
57.89%386.385311,58155.0%61.1%
40.54%375.189811,62742.9%39.1%
56.25%325.985013,12371.4%44.4%
53.13%325.890012,78560.0%50.0%
62.50%326.092212,95383.3%50.0%
43.33%306.091912,63253.9%35.3%
48.28%296.296012,22846.1%50.0%
44.83%296.190311,83758.3%35.3%
62.07%296.194912,77570.0%57.9%
28.57%285.681410,28741.2%9.1%
50.00%286.396411,32843.8%58.3%
44.44%276.091210,78257.1%30.8%
62.96%275.999212,75975.0%57.9%
59.26%276.493111,20964.3%53.9%
61.54%266.278610,85562.5%60.0%
60.00%255.882310,18064.7%50.0%
47.83%234.877610,50346.1%50.0%
52.17%235.575712,18155.6%50.0%
36.36%226.179012,17155.6%23.1%
59.09%226.51,05711,68845.5%72.7%
45.45%226.095712,09044.4%46.1%
40.91%226.181011,00341.7%40.0%
45.00%206.18199,70550.0%33.3%
47.06%176.077111,21044.4%50.0%
41.18%176.388912,72544.4%37.5%
68.75%165.570511,63771.4%66.7%
62.50%166.495112,32150.0%75.0%
37.50%166.087211,52233.3%42.9%
62.50%166.292312,96071.4%55.6%
31.25%165.38659,98928.6%33.3%
40.00%156.390011,47750.0%33.3%
40.00%156.396910,67250.0%28.6%
86.67%156.596512,90666.7%100.0%
60.00%156.090112,73785.7%37.5%
66.67%156.894811,81870.0%60.0%
64.29%145.482111,777100.0%50.0%
50.00%146.782110,33754.5%33.3%
50.00%146.190910,07745.5%66.7%
38.46%136.276611,65662.5%0.0%
38.46%136.397213,51720.0%50.0%
30.77%136.299710,50444.4%0.0%
58.33%125.989512,62250.0%62.5%
50.00%126.68709,54350.0%50.0%
41.67%126.11,04312,31842.9%40.0%
81.82%115.686011,48371.4%100.0%
63.64%116.098712,40775.0%57.1%
54.55%115.51,01111,15740.0%66.7%
10.00%105.81,0949,91714.3%0.0%
50.00%106.483410,33460.0%40.0%
55.56%96.996413,040100.0%20.0%
33.33%95.676710,30340.0%25.0%
22.22%95.97169,8410.0%40.0%
37.50%85.786612,50850.0%33.3%
50.00%84.481312,07533.3%60.0%
28.57%75.773711,22050.0%20.0%
57.14%75.689911,179100.0%25.0%
57.14%76.21,00213,22150.0%60.0%
57.14%76.31,05011,60680.0%0.0%
28.57%74.857710,1290.0%50.0%
14.29%76.61,01013,4250.0%20.0%
33.33%66.368510,11750.0%25.0%
33.33%65.17118,9180.0%66.7%
50.00%65.381410,34866.7%33.3%
66.67%65.468310,36160.0%100.0%
50.00%66.682313,94933.3%66.7%
40.00%55.684914,7140.0%50.0%
40.00%55.782812,1920.0%50.0%
20.00%56.31,11414,0380.0%20.0%
40.00%54.486414,1290.0%50.0%
20.00%54.966513,7760.0%20.0%
40.00%56.81,04110,91533.3%50.0%

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Akali vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Akali wins the Akali vs Master Yi matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Master Yi's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Master Yi with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Akali vs Master Yi matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akali vs Master Yi matchup?

Akali wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Akali is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Akali build against Master Yi?

The best Akali build against Master Yi includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Akali runes against Master Yi?

The best Akali runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Akali vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akali counter Master Yi?

Yes, Akali has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 57.1% win rate. Akali strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Akali against Master Yi?

When playing Akali against Master Yi, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.