Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Gwenvs Master Yi

DFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Master Yi wins with a 67.4% win rate (+34.8%) over Gwen based on 46 games. Master Yi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gwen vs Master Yi matchup.

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Gwen Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gwen 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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Gwen - 32.6% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
32.6% WR
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Master Yi vs Gwen matchup - 67.4% win rate
Master Yi
67.4% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Gwen vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 46
32.6%
Win Rate
67.4%
2.1
CS / min
2.3
707
DMG / min
812
12,620
Gold / game
13,808
415
Heal / min
377
844
DMG Mitigated / min
761
0.2
CC / min
0.2
38.1%
Early Game WR
61.9%
28.0%
Late Game WR
72.0%

Gwen vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 46 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 67.4% win rate compared to Gwen's 32.6%, giving Master Yi a 34.8 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gwen players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Master Yi leads by 105 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gwen 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.

Gwen vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
2.1Gwen
2.3Master Yi
Gwen and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
707Gwen
812Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Gwen by 105 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gwen 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
12,620Gwen
13,808Master Yi
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,188 more gold per game than Gwen. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gwen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Gwen
0.2Master Yi
Both Gwen 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
1,259Gwen
1,138Master Yi
Gwen heals and mitigates 121 more damage per minute than Master Yi, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Gwen to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Master Yi.

Best Gwen Build Against Master Yi

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Master Yi are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Gwen 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 Gwen vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
61.9%
+23.8% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen38.1%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi61.9%
Late Game
Master Yi
72.0%
+44.0% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen28.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi72.0%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.9% win rate — a 23.8 percentage point lead over Gwen. 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 72.0% win rate — 44.0 points above Gwen. 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. Gwen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gwen Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Conqueror - best Gwen rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Gwen rune vs Master YiLegend: Alacrity - best Gwen rune vs Master YiLast Stand - best Gwen rune vs Master Yi
Inspiration rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs Master YiInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Gwen rune vs Master YiMagical Footwear - best Gwen rune vs Master Yi
37.5% WR

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


Gwen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Gwen'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 Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gwen matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.54%936.31,32111,43453.2%47.8%
52.75%915.981311,31552.2%53.3%
53.41%886.378912,84655.2%52.5%
51.16%866.496612,46951.3%51.1%
44.05%846.184312,14042.1%45.6%
35.80%816.485712,08933.3%37.3%
45.95%747.01,19813,79352.0%42.9%
34.25%735.672912,73026.3%37.0%
39.39%666.081511,89638.2%40.6%
44.62%655.883211,96148.1%42.1%
47.54%615.883712,39846.4%48.5%
44.83%586.783012,29022.7%58.3%
48.15%546.589710,66353.6%42.3%
56.25%486.194712,74155.6%56.7%
54.17%486.11,03111,33056.0%52.2%
32.61%462.170712,62038.1%28.0%
43.48%466.41,05413,11940.0%45.2%
55.56%451.281513,21943.5%68.2%
63.64%446.288712,94752.6%72.0%
50.00%403.579213,14337.5%58.3%
50.00%405.873812,12550.0%50.0%
47.50%405.976810,76738.1%57.9%
50.00%401.876512,66050.0%50.0%
58.97%393.178213,23262.5%56.5%
62.16%374.092014,18350.0%69.6%
59.46%376.491411,46847.4%72.2%
57.14%356.477111,87953.3%60.0%
37.14%355.81,05512,25621.4%47.6%
45.71%354.497312,69340.0%50.0%
54.55%336.882912,29673.3%38.9%
34.38%326.669911,76025.0%50.0%
37.50%326.399113,08741.7%35.0%
40.63%326.878712,26435.7%44.4%
32.26%316.475111,85544.4%27.3%
54.84%316.585313,85027.3%70.0%
56.67%306.281713,02553.9%58.8%
56.67%306.085710,96052.9%61.5%
51.72%296.383813,08041.7%58.8%
37.93%296.783612,93040.0%36.8%
41.38%291.167213,78233.3%45.0%
65.52%292.179113,90554.5%72.2%
39.29%285.692313,66122.2%47.4%
39.29%283.480412,72646.1%33.3%
44.44%276.571912,49037.5%47.4%
44.44%275.992212,31150.0%40.0%
34.62%266.076411,39038.5%30.8%
42.31%262.178014,68660.0%38.1%
57.69%265.378112,21850.0%64.3%
32.00%256.781611,79527.3%35.7%
64.00%256.580811,87276.9%50.0%
58.33%242.475513,82660.0%57.1%
34.78%235.987411,39438.5%30.0%
39.13%236.692011,96927.3%50.0%
40.91%226.077512,05411.1%61.5%
13.64%224.070911,93610.0%16.7%
45.00%202.674012,48250.0%37.5%
57.89%194.292011,66063.6%50.0%
42.11%196.391911,99354.5%25.0%
66.67%184.479813,50877.8%55.6%
77.78%186.684813,72475.0%78.6%
50.00%186.270012,11466.7%33.3%
44.44%181.781712,46814.3%63.6%
52.94%176.998015,35150.0%54.5%
17.65%171.372013,80920.0%16.7%
62.50%164.183315,51360.0%63.6%
56.25%166.68539,92758.3%50.0%
62.50%166.590013,77257.1%66.7%
53.33%157.01,04812,56666.7%33.3%
53.33%151.468913,09842.9%62.5%
66.67%156.791613,99766.7%66.7%
53.33%156.692414,64740.0%60.0%
73.33%156.599012,90366.7%77.8%
33.33%152.989413,16660.0%20.0%
64.29%147.296113,24980.0%25.0%
42.86%146.489811,82133.3%50.0%
61.54%131.174112,88250.0%66.7%
41.67%122.81,07314,66550.0%37.5%
25.00%124.998113,05120.0%28.6%
66.67%121.182011,13850.0%100.0%
75.00%124.581711,03577.8%66.7%
41.67%126.477411,95933.3%50.0%
41.67%121.573813,53142.9%40.0%
54.55%116.31,04713,55760.0%50.0%
36.36%110.964711,16950.0%20.0%
54.55%117.01,05517,13425.0%71.4%
45.45%111.489115,988100.0%33.3%
36.36%111.287213,12633.3%40.0%
72.73%112.076513,57780.0%66.7%
30.00%106.083010,22140.0%20.0%
50.00%106.81,05814,43150.0%50.0%
40.00%106.082013,0570.0%44.4%
60.00%105.886214,71650.0%62.5%
60.00%105.81,18715,51833.3%71.4%
44.44%96.579012,98025.0%60.0%
77.78%91.180513,36480.0%75.0%
55.56%97.01,05615,41150.0%57.1%
33.33%96.272311,87325.0%40.0%
77.78%92.698913,53266.7%83.3%
55.56%96.778713,54350.0%57.1%
66.67%95.282410,152100.0%25.0%
50.00%81.991915,66850.0%50.0%
62.50%85.558410,33575.0%50.0%
50.00%86.681413,26950.0%50.0%
87.50%86.589811,704100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.578913,805100.0%50.0%
66.67%61.863914,05550.0%75.0%
50.00%65.791916,4270.0%60.0%
66.67%66.380012,250100.0%33.3%
83.33%66.496317,3720.0%83.3%
33.33%67.06678,34433.3%33.3%
60.00%56.289514,18150.0%66.7%
60.00%54.696216,261100.0%50.0%
0.00%55.44919,8910.0%0.0%
100.00%52.073416,628100.0%100.0%
40.00%57.295415,73850.0%33.3%
0.00%50.96299,0160.0%0.0%

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Gwen vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Gwen vs Master Yi matchup with a 67.4% win rate compared to Gwen's 32.6%, a 34.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 46 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Gwen with a 61.9% win rate versus 38.1%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Gwen vs Master Yi matchup with a 72.0% win rate compared to 28.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Gwen with a 67.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 34.8 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 46 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Master Yi?

The best Gwen build against Master Yi includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gwen runes against Master Yi?

The best Gwen runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 37.5% win rate in the Gwen vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gwen counter Master Yi?

No, Gwen struggles against Master Yi with only a 32.6% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Gwen against Master Yi?

When playing Gwen 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.