Gnarvs Master Yi
Gnar vs Master Yi is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gnar wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Master Yi based on 6 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Gnar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Master Yi matchup.
Gnar Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gnar 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 Gnar vs Master Yi Matchup?
Gnar vs Master Yi Matchup Summary
The Gnar vs Master Yi matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 50.0%, giving Gnar a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Gnar reaches their power spikes, while Gnar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Master Yi's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Gnar vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown
Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gnar Build Against Master Yi
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Master Yi are Force of Nature, Randuin's Omen and Trinity Force. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Gnar vs Master Yi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Master Yi100.0%Gnar75.0%Master Yi25.0%Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Master Yi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gnar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gnar 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 Gnar Runes Against Master Yi
Precision
Resolve
The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Gnar maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Master Yi.
Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Gnar'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 Gnar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.47% | 95 | 5.9 | 914 | 11,196 | 47.1% | 50.8% | |
| 47.44% | 78 | 6.7 | 934 | 11,240 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 51.39% | 72 | 6.1 | 957 | 12,131 | 40.9% | 56.0% | |
| 38.89% | 72 | 6.3 | 884 | 12,325 | 45.8% | 35.4% | |
| 49.25% | 67 | 6.1 | 655 | 10,961 | 50.0% | 48.9% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 6.2 | 696 | 11,609 | 38.1% | 50.0% | |
| 35.19% | 54 | 6.2 | 868 | 10,923 | 45.0% | 29.4% | |
| 41.18% | 51 | 6.2 | 787 | 10,463 | 27.3% | 51.7% | |
| 36.36% | 44 | 6.5 | 755 | 10,888 | 15.4% | 45.2% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 6.2 | 771 | 10,499 | 40.0% | 63.6% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 6.0 | 770 | 10,331 | 45.0% | 66.7% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 6.5 | 1,180 | 10,108 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 5.9 | 880 | 11,674 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 29.73% | 37 | 6.3 | 945 | 10,499 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.0 | 690 | 11,126 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 5.6 | 775 | 11,598 | 41.7% | 47.8% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 6.1 | 836 | 9,450 | 47.4% | 53.3% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 6.2 | 711 | 10,621 | 37.5% | 38.9% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.0 | 1,037 | 10,307 | 35.7% | 47.4% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.4 | 851 | 11,947 | 50.0% | 39.1% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 5.9 | 852 | 11,529 | 53.9% | 52.6% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 6.0 | 793 | 9,835 | 50.0% | 27.8% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.1 | 805 | 10,766 | 57.1% | 29.4% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 6.6 | 991 | 12,928 | 77.8% | 52.6% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.3 | 1,050 | 12,080 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.1 | 770 | 11,230 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.3 | 748 | 11,696 | 40.0% | 52.9% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 5.7 | 967 | 10,395 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.0 | 612 | 10,703 | 44.4% | 47.1% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 6.1 | 905 | 10,401 | 45.5% | 28.6% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 6.9 | 954 | 12,992 | 42.9% | 35.3% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 6.3 | 792 | 12,176 | 14.3% | 47.1% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.5 | 845 | 11,620 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 5.6 | 729 | 12,387 | 66.7% | 43.8% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.9 | 851 | 10,839 | 45.5% | 40.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.3 | 898 | 10,987 | 37.5% | 53.9% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 702 | 10,752 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.5 | 885 | 11,145 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.4 | 775 | 9,596 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.7 | 644 | 8,972 | 57.1% | 27.3% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.0 | 821 | 8,674 | 14.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.2 | 802 | 9,006 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.5 | 764 | 10,686 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.7 | 847 | 11,014 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.9 | 713 | 11,995 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.8 | 894 | 11,467 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 766 | 13,213 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 956 | 12,763 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.0 | 712 | 8,945 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.7 | 717 | 9,373 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 520 | 11,161 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 863 | 10,330 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 769 | 9,908 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 772 | 13,427 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 657 | 13,405 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 967 | 13,241 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 907 | 11,979 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.3 | 782 | 12,939 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 979 | 14,611 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 734 | 11,461 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 796 | 12,667 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 718 | 10,648 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 803 | 12,419 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Gnar vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gnar do against Master Yi in League of Legends?
Gnar wins the Gnar vs Master Yi matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Gnar do against Master Yi in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Gnar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Gnar do against Master Yi in the late game?
In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Master Yi matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gnar vs Master Yi matchup?
Gnar wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Gnar build against Master Yi?
The best Gnar build against Master Yi includes Force of Nature, Randuin's Omen, Trinity Force with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Gnar runes against Master Yi?
The best Gnar runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gnar counter Master Yi?
Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 50.0% win rate. Gnar slightly edges out Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Gnar against Master Yi?
When playing Gnar against Master Yi, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Master Yi. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.