Caitlynvs Master Yi
Caitlyn vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Master Yi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Caitlyn based on 6 games. Master Yi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Master Yi matchup.
Caitlyn Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Caitlyn 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.
Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Master Yi Matchup?
Caitlyn vs Master Yi Matchup Summary
The Caitlyn vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 33.3%, giving Master Yi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Caitlyn players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn 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.
Caitlyn vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown
Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Caitlyn33.3%
Master Yi66.7%Caitlyn33.3%Master Yi66.7%Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Master Yi 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Master Yi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Caitlyn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Caitlyn Runes Against Master Yi
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Caitlyn the best tools to compete against Master Yi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Caitlyn'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 Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.49% | 1,483 | 6.8 | 825 | 13,009 | 51.4% | 48.0% | |
| 50.03% | 1,429 | 6.8 | 840 | 13,257 | 52.5% | 48.3% | |
| 49.18% | 1,409 | 6.6 | 842 | 12,890 | 49.3% | 49.1% | |
| 48.41% | 1,349 | 6.9 | 860 | 12,962 | 48.1% | 48.6% | |
| 49.86% | 1,063 | 6.9 | 915 | 13,777 | 53.2% | 47.8% | |
| 54.46% | 964 | 6.9 | 875 | 13,129 | 49.8% | 58.1% | |
| 50.52% | 574 | 6.8 | 873 | 13,438 | 47.0% | 53.5% | |
| 49.49% | 489 | 6.7 | 878 | 13,359 | 50.2% | 48.9% | |
| 53.99% | 476 | 6.8 | 912 | 13,611 | 55.7% | 52.6% | |
| 48.75% | 441 | 6.7 | 856 | 12,602 | 52.6% | 44.5% | |
| 52.05% | 440 | 6.4 | 820 | 13,108 | 63.7% | 43.2% | |
| 56.10% | 426 | 6.9 | 895 | 13,529 | 57.6% | 54.8% | |
| 47.57% | 391 | 6.8 | 860 | 12,783 | 51.6% | 43.8% | |
| 51.63% | 368 | 6.9 | 847 | 13,508 | 45.5% | 55.6% | |
| 48.97% | 339 | 6.8 | 860 | 13,245 | 46.3% | 51.4% | |
| 52.77% | 307 | 6.9 | 827 | 13,311 | 48.1% | 56.4% | |
| 46.33% | 300 | 6.8 | 842 | 13,162 | 41.4% | 50.0% | |
| 48.78% | 287 | 7.0 | 872 | 13,541 | 46.7% | 50.3% | |
| 50.18% | 273 | 7.0 | 913 | 13,815 | 44.3% | 55.0% | |
| 50.92% | 271 | 6.9 | 874 | 13,333 | 52.8% | 49.3% | |
| 47.34% | 207 | 7.1 | 888 | 13,218 | 45.2% | 49.5% | |
| 47.00% | 200 | 6.6 | 815 | 13,215 | 39.5% | 52.1% | |
| 53.57% | 140 | 6.8 | 964 | 14,499 | 47.9% | 56.5% | |
| 54.03% | 124 | 6.5 | 758 | 13,009 | 43.6% | 62.3% | |
| 46.61% | 118 | 6.8 | 875 | 13,522 | 41.5% | 50.8% | |
| 40.87% | 115 | 6.7 | 802 | 12,831 | 45.3% | 37.1% | |
| 42.16% | 102 | 6.4 | 730 | 12,732 | 43.8% | 40.7% | |
| 45.00% | 100 | 6.7 | 910 | 13,778 | 47.7% | 42.9% | |
| 51.55% | 97 | 6.8 | 982 | 13,675 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 96 | 6.7 | 923 | 13,498 | 52.5% | 48.2% | |
| 41.98% | 81 | 6.3 | 680 | 12,594 | 29.4% | 51.1% | |
| 49.32% | 73 | 6.5 | 890 | 14,003 | 34.6% | 57.5% | |
| 45.71% | 70 | 7.4 | 963 | 14,232 | 46.9% | 44.7% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 6.4 | 652 | 12,830 | 33.3% | 59.0% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 6.8 | 696 | 12,008 | 38.1% | 54.2% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 7.2 | 848 | 14,112 | 40.0% | 52.0% | |
| 35.56% | 45 | 6.7 | 866 | 15,027 | 13.3% | 46.7% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 7.2 | 944 | 15,075 | 35.7% | 54.8% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 7.0 | 840 | 12,364 | 38.1% | 52.4% | |
| 38.10% | 42 | 6.9 | 1,041 | 13,440 | 40.9% | 35.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 6.8 | 857 | 14,546 | 53.9% | 52.9% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.8 | 875 | 13,282 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 1,057 | 11,383 | 18.2% | 44.4% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.5 | 1,060 | 15,563 | 60.0% | 30.8% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.4 | 972 | 15,361 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 6.8 | 994 | 13,512 | 22.2% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 7.1 | 873 | 13,920 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.3 | 707 | 12,574 | 60.0% | 36.4% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.2 | 997 | 12,311 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.3 | 953 | 13,729 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.6 | 638 | 9,653 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 7.1 | 959 | 12,171 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.0 | 759 | 13,994 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 7.3 | 1,196 | 15,737 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.9 | 1,016 | 15,014 | 83.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.9 | 1,214 | 16,755 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.7 | 706 | 12,982 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.8 | 1,007 | 15,464 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 820 | 14,875 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.6 | 824 | 13,017 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 6.4 | 911 | 12,616 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 842 | 13,105 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 846 | 15,431 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.8 | 820 | 10,565 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.4 | 659 | 10,665 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.4 | 518 | 10,053 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.1 | 939 | 9,902 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.0 | 903 | 11,990 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.6 | 741 | 13,255 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.8 | 687 | 10,564 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 975 | 11,856 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.2 | 998 | 16,770 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 899 | 13,467 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.8 | 968 | 16,685 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 706 | 11,699 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.6 | 832 | 11,357 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,037 | 11,358 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 632 | 10,624 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 883 | 13,462 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 597 | 9,362 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.2 | 858 | 14,189 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 855 | 15,371 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 784 | 11,294 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 580 | 10,956 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 806 | 13,303 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 755 | 10,925 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 754 | 10,975 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 807 | 11,337 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 767 | 12,539 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Caitlyn vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Caitlyn do against Master Yi in League of Legends?
Master Yi wins the Caitlyn vs Master Yi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Caitlyn do against Master Yi in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Caitlyn do against Master Yi in the late game?
In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Caitlyn vs Master Yi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Caitlyn vs Master Yi matchup?
Master Yi wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Caitlyn build against Master Yi?
The best Caitlyn build against Master Yi includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Caitlyn runes against Master Yi?
The best Caitlyn runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Caitlyn counter Master Yi?
No, Caitlyn struggles against Master Yi with only a 33.3% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.
How do I play Caitlyn against Master Yi?
When playing Caitlyn against Master Yi, play cautiously and avoid Master Yi's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Master Yi has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.