Ekkovs Master Yi
Ekko vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Master Yi wins with a 54.4% win rate (+8.8%) over Ekko based on 57 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Master Yi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Master Yi matchup.
Ekko Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ekko 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.
Master Yi(45.6%)Who Wins the Ekko vs Master Yi Matchup?
Ekko vs Master Yi Matchup Summary
The Ekko vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 57 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 54.4% win rate compared to Ekko's 45.6%, giving Master Yi a 8.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko 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 crowd control, where Ekko 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. Ekko 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.
Ekko vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown
Ekko is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ekko holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Ekko Build Against Master Yi
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Master Yi are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Ekko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Ekko vs Master Yi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ekko52.8%Master Yi47.2%Ekko33.3%Master Yi66.7%Ekko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.8% win rate — a 5.6 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Ekko 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 Ekko. 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: Ekko 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 Ekko Runes Against Master Yi
Domination
Inspiration
The Domination and Inspiration rune setup gives Ekko the best tools to compete against Master Yi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Ekko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ekko'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 Ekko 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.03% | 123 | 6.2 | 821 | 12,384 | 53.6% | 50.8% | |
| 43.88% | 98 | 1.3 | 689 | 13,191 | 51.1% | 37.7% | |
| 60.44% | 91 | 1.2 | 707 | 13,018 | 68.9% | 52.2% | |
| 50.59% | 85 | 1.1 | 651 | 12,290 | 46.5% | 54.8% | |
| 53.01% | 83 | 1.2 | 747 | 12,834 | 52.6% | 53.3% | |
| 45.57% | 79 | 3.7 | 863 | 12,637 | 46.0% | 45.2% | |
| 44.16% | 77 | 6.1 | 780 | 12,475 | 60.0% | 36.5% | |
| 52.63% | 76 | 6.1 | 896 | 12,334 | 51.4% | 53.7% | |
| 50.70% | 71 | 6.5 | 751 | 11,909 | 52.6% | 48.5% | |
| 50.70% | 71 | 4.0 | 770 | 13,380 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 1.5 | 745 | 13,481 | 44.1% | 52.8% | |
| 54.55% | 66 | 5.8 | 820 | 12,585 | 57.1% | 52.6% | |
| 60.00% | 65 | 5.8 | 853 | 12,778 | 48.6% | 73.3% | |
| 46.77% | 62 | 5.9 | 890 | 12,734 | 44.4% | 48.6% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 6.4 | 887 | 12,275 | 46.9% | 53.9% | |
| 45.61% | 57 | 1.4 | 658 | 11,688 | 52.8% | 33.3% | |
| 45.61% | 57 | 3.1 | 781 | 12,797 | 48.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 1.2 | 719 | 11,982 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 46.43% | 56 | 6.4 | 820 | 13,264 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 55 | 5.6 | 675 | 11,158 | 29.2% | 58.1% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 6.1 | 756 | 11,389 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 3.6 | 902 | 13,385 | 47.6% | 54.8% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 5.7 | 815 | 12,164 | 52.4% | 58.6% | |
| 62.00% | 50 | 1.4 | 763 | 15,070 | 53.3% | 65.7% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 1.1 | 755 | 12,829 | 36.8% | 67.7% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 1.5 | 809 | 13,870 | 47.6% | 55.2% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 5.8 | 851 | 12,871 | 53.9% | 56.8% | |
| 61.22% | 49 | 6.3 | 812 | 12,771 | 63.0% | 59.1% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 6.6 | 828 | 12,975 | 47.4% | 47.8% | |
| 63.41% | 41 | 1.3 | 768 | 14,162 | 57.1% | 70.0% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 6.7 | 774 | 12,606 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 1.1 | 647 | 11,738 | 54.5% | 40.0% | |
| 27.27% | 33 | 1.6 | 732 | 13,236 | 38.5% | 20.0% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 5.8 | 800 | 11,846 | 52.9% | 53.3% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.3 | 750 | 12,616 | 57.9% | 46.1% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 6.3 | 836 | 12,292 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 1.2 | 753 | 13,907 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.4 | 822 | 13,307 | 42.9% | 43.8% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.9 | 733 | 12,753 | 35.7% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 3.2 | 711 | 12,681 | 30.0% | 45.0% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 1.4 | 840 | 14,925 | 28.6% | 40.9% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.0 | 664 | 11,881 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 3.9 | 791 | 13,376 | 69.2% | 56.3% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.3 | 776 | 14,137 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.5 | 804 | 10,514 | 63.2% | 66.7% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.3 | 778 | 12,538 | 72.7% | 29.4% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.2 | 701 | 12,724 | 30.8% | 57.1% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.5 | 817 | 13,059 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.4 | 920 | 12,438 | 57.1% | 61.5% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 1.2 | 741 | 12,961 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.4 | 653 | 11,669 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.6 | 774 | 11,943 | 54.5% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.0 | 843 | 13,016 | 44.4% | 58.8% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.6 | 907 | 13,441 | 72.7% | 46.7% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.6 | 797 | 14,294 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 750 | 11,686 | 54.5% | 42.9% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 5.0 | 861 | 12,744 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.6 | 867 | 13,661 | 50.0% | 64.3% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 6.0 | 667 | 10,536 | 28.6% | 30.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 7.2 | 856 | 13,393 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.0 | 665 | 13,222 | 80.0% | 23.1% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 1.7 | 806 | 13,056 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.6 | 622 | 13,347 | 16.7% | 56.3% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 4.9 | 815 | 12,086 | 30.0% | 41.7% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 2.0 | 795 | 13,474 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 742 | 11,844 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 923 | 13,016 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.3 | 916 | 13,273 | 55.6% | 63.6% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.4 | 690 | 12,929 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 5.0 | 800 | 12,806 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.4 | 866 | 12,069 | 72.7% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.7 | 700 | 12,516 | 36.4% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 4.8 | 849 | 12,238 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.7 | 880 | 11,501 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.1 | 754 | 14,120 | 83.3% | 36.4% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.3 | 769 | 12,256 | 80.0% | 14.3% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.1 | 627 | 12,276 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 3.9 | 890 | 12,653 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.4 | 795 | 14,524 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 4.9 | 936 | 13,723 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 5.8 | 978 | 12,380 | 54.5% | 80.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.4 | 722 | 12,621 | 30.0% | 80.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 3.8 | 767 | 13,285 | 12.5% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.9 | 742 | 13,695 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.8 | 792 | 11,154 | 63.6% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.7 | 803 | 11,599 | 71.4% | 14.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.7 | 720 | 12,458 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.4 | 830 | 15,132 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.7 | 844 | 13,419 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 782 | 13,455 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 648 | 12,864 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.7 | 836 | 10,537 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 4.9 | 842 | 14,074 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 90.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 894 | 13,024 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 556 | 12,391 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.9 | 812 | 13,024 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 848 | 13,870 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.5 | 608 | 11,050 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.0 | 968 | 10,160 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.9 | 874 | 12,780 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 864 | 14,679 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 700 | 11,788 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 701 | 13,076 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.5 | 810 | 14,301 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.2 | 911 | 13,945 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.4 | 658 | 11,564 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 779 | 8,375 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 803 | 12,866 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 883 | 12,850 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 843 | 12,940 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 794 | 14,023 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 510 | 10,785 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 624 | 12,699 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Ekko vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ekko do against Master Yi in League of Legends?
Master Yi wins the Ekko vs Master Yi matchup with a 54.4% win rate compared to Ekko's 45.6%, a 8.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 57 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Ekko do against Master Yi in the early game?
In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Master Yi with a 52.8% win rate versus 47.2%. Ekko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ekko do against Master Yi in the late game?
In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Ekko 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 Ekko vs Master Yi matchup?
Master Yi wins the matchup against Ekko with a 54.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 8.8 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 57 games analyzed.
What is the best Ekko build against Master Yi?
The best Ekko build against Master Yi includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Ekko runes against Master Yi?
The best Ekko runes against Master Yi use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ekko vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ekko counter Master Yi?
No, Ekko struggles against Master Yi with only a 45.6% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.
How do I play Ekko against Master Yi?
When playing Ekko 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.