Darius - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Dariusvs Master Yi

DFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 28, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Darius vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Master Yi wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.2%) over Darius based on 97 games. Master Yi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Darius build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Darius vs Master Yi matchup.

Darius Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Darius 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.

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Master Yi - 46.4% win rateMaster Yi(46.4%)
Darius - 46.4% win rate in this matchup
Darius
46.4% WR
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Master Yi vs Darius matchup - 53.6% win rate
Master Yi
53.6% WR

Who Wins the Darius vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Darius vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 97
46.4%
Win Rate
53.6%
2.5
CS / min
2.2
658
DMG / min
888
12,858
Gold / game
13,531
436
Heal / min
375
1,156
DMG Mitigated / min
762
0.7
CC / min
0.2
48.8%
Early Game WR
51.2%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Darius vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Darius vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 97 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Darius's 46.4%, giving Master Yi a 7.2 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius 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 Darius leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Darius 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.

Darius vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Darius is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Darius holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.5Darius
2.2Master Yi
Darius edges out Master Yi by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Darius.
Damage
658Darius
888Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Darius by 230 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius 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
12,858Darius
13,531Master Yi
Master Yi earns 674 more gold per game than Darius, 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
0.7Darius
0.2Master Yi
Darius provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Darius coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,592Darius
1,137Master Yi
Darius vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 455 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Master Yi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Master Yi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Darius Build Against Master Yi

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Darius needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Darius against Master Yi are Dead Man's Plate, Youmuu's Ghostblade and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Darius an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 62.5% win rate across 8 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Darius vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
51.2%
+2.3% advantage
Darius early game win rateDarius48.8%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi51.2%
Late Game
Master Yi
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Darius late game win rateDarius44.4%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi55.6%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Master Yi has a meaningful 51.2% win rate, outperforming Darius by 2.3 percentage points. Master Yi players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Darius. 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. Darius players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Darius Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Darius primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Conqueror - best Darius rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Darius rune vs Master YiLegend: Alacrity - best Darius rune vs Master YiLast Stand - best Darius rune vs Master Yi
Sorcery rune tree - Darius secondary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Darius rune vs Master YiCelerity - best Darius rune vs Master Yi
57.7% WR

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


Darius matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Darius'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 Darius build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Darius matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.39%3736.979812,26855.1%42.9%
50.00%3576.287712,66748.0%51.4%
44.59%3056.485711,86143.7%45.6%
48.10%2905.998112,25245.3%50.3%
49.22%2576.487412,15446.5%51.9%
51.64%2445.683112,10754.5%48.2%
52.23%2245.875812,11446.0%58.4%
44.70%2184.874712,38950.0%40.2%
45.62%2175.659511,78042.4%48.0%
51.20%2116.683912,35560.0%44.5%
44.21%1916.568211,47938.3%50.0%
51.93%1816.070411,94749.4%54.3%
45.86%1816.380512,58250.6%42.2%
44.75%1816.278811,76946.6%43.0%
58.66%1806.387912,27951.8%64.6%
49.15%1796.883912,24952.4%46.2%
46.59%1766.569712,17847.0%46.2%
50.60%1686.870811,98451.6%49.3%
48.73%1607.099813,47946.3%50.5%
42.95%1566.574511,62734.7%50.0%
52.11%1426.885512,50656.5%48.0%
45.71%1406.772012,60741.3%49.4%
52.52%1396.487013,00758.0%49.4%
52.63%1347.085113,25464.8%44.3%
51.16%1316.084213,01762.3%41.2%
47.29%1296.979812,37248.3%46.4%
53.13%1286.882812,99049.1%56.2%
54.40%1265.880413,45662.3%48.6%
50.41%1236.390711,75250.9%50.0%
54.13%1096.883612,90949.1%58.9%
42.59%1096.157311,64945.8%40.0%
48.11%1071.465113,28156.8%43.5%
49.04%1046.976012,31058.2%38.8%
46.39%972.565812,85848.8%44.4%
43.30%975.573112,71752.4%36.4%
42.11%956.567111,97647.6%37.7%
45.26%952.273712,68939.1%51.0%
52.22%911.873713,47255.6%48.9%
59.09%886.784712,89858.3%59.6%
45.98%873.373712,35248.8%43.5%
53.49%876.780912,23856.1%51.1%
51.81%851.164613,45752.8%51.1%
41.67%855.483012,87237.5%44.2%
51.81%832.270313,35151.4%52.2%
49.38%814.665012,15354.5%45.8%
47.95%732.059012,06250.0%46.0%
41.43%702.367911,32742.9%39.3%
55.07%695.459313,28767.9%46.3%
52.24%676.893712,19144.7%62.1%
54.55%666.265512,21459.3%51.3%
50.00%616.263412,16748.1%51.5%
47.54%616.891013,39446.1%48.6%
54.10%613.676212,96170.4%41.2%
35.00%601.268513,85833.3%36.1%
46.67%606.470811,29147.8%46.0%
45.76%595.862111,36437.5%51.4%
51.72%581.965112,89440.7%61.3%
54.72%532.269713,47765.0%48.5%
50.00%506.068011,79250.0%50.0%
62.50%486.577512,61554.2%70.8%
63.83%471.471813,44672.0%54.5%
55.56%451.566213,32750.0%59.3%
71.11%451.266713,37168.4%73.1%
51.11%451.564813,44640.0%60.0%
42.86%433.471512,65557.1%35.7%
56.10%415.367512,78658.8%54.2%
58.54%411.757111,39660.9%55.6%
42.50%405.960611,08042.1%42.9%
48.72%392.969911,38652.0%42.9%
51.28%391.466912,38357.1%44.4%
61.54%391.970112,60058.8%63.6%
54.05%381.562912,54453.3%54.5%
39.47%383.583913,29733.3%45.0%
61.11%366.870411,69263.2%58.8%
51.52%335.288412,70650.0%52.4%
53.13%322.271313,73763.6%47.6%
58.06%317.279311,70972.2%38.5%
45.16%311.868213,11833.3%52.6%
56.67%303.972612,92961.5%52.9%
58.62%292.872012,97846.7%71.4%
50.00%292.171612,71670.0%38.9%
44.83%291.263111,56850.0%36.4%
59.26%273.976711,99464.3%53.9%
57.69%265.873811,29177.8%47.1%
52.00%251.157012,58157.1%45.5%
48.00%251.758112,06050.0%44.4%
56.52%232.866113,46266.7%52.9%
60.87%232.973812,81375.0%45.5%
63.64%226.572412,13272.7%54.5%
66.67%210.964413,55657.1%71.4%
37.50%172.858711,25250.0%33.3%
25.00%163.467012,03233.3%14.3%
62.50%166.570810,51945.5%100.0%
28.57%141.952211,62725.0%33.3%
42.86%147.071214,08350.0%40.0%
42.86%141.758013,9620.0%46.1%
28.57%141.259110,96618.2%66.7%
30.77%136.272213,44125.0%33.3%
38.46%131.854811,26657.1%16.7%
30.77%132.659911,52825.0%33.3%
58.33%124.953510,00557.1%60.0%
18.18%116.058912,77050.0%0.0%
63.64%112.171113,62866.7%62.5%
54.55%116.067813,156100.0%44.4%
55.56%93.858510,51866.7%50.0%
55.56%93.883614,44160.0%50.0%
33.33%96.454111,88833.3%33.3%
55.56%96.795713,57660.0%50.0%
75.00%83.475112,937100.0%71.4%
50.00%86.046310,32960.0%33.3%
50.00%84.346110,34350.0%50.0%
75.00%85.571212,905100.0%60.0%
25.00%85.677914,621100.0%14.3%
57.14%75.562812,81250.0%66.7%
85.71%77.085115,131100.0%75.0%
28.57%76.366210,79550.0%0.0%
42.86%72.975012,92150.0%40.0%
42.86%74.670012,04133.3%50.0%
16.67%66.466810,85650.0%0.0%
66.67%63.259613,9510.0%100.0%
33.33%65.263211,11420.0%100.0%
16.67%63.965410,30425.0%0.0%
60.00%54.94647,88350.0%66.7%
60.00%55.979511,33566.7%50.0%
40.00%55.36087,95233.3%50.0%
40.00%54.756510,4860.0%100.0%
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Darius vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Darius vs Master Yi matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Darius's 46.4%, a 7.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 97 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Darius with a 51.2% win rate versus 48.8%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Darius vs Master Yi matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Darius vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Darius with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 7.2 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 97 games analyzed.

What is the best Darius build against Master Yi?

The best Darius build against Master Yi includes Dead Man's Plate, Youmuu's Ghostblade, Sterak's Gage with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 62.5% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Darius runes against Master Yi?

The best Darius runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.7% win rate in the Darius vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Darius counter Master Yi?

No, Darius struggles against Master Yi with only a 46.4% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Darius players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Darius against Master Yi?

When playing Darius 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.