Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Hecarimvs Master Yi

CFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Master Yi is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Hecarim wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Master Yi based on 109 games. Hecarim wins the early laning phase while Master Yi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Master Yi matchup.

Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

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

Compare against an opponent
Master Yi - 50.0% win rateMaster Yi(50.0%)
Hecarim - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
50.0% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Hecarim matchup - 50.0% win rate
Master Yi
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Master Yi Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 109
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
685
DMG / min
838
13,032
Gold / game
13,527
641
Heal / min
388
1,203
DMG Mitigated / min
798
0.7
CC / min
0.3
59.6%
Early Game WR
40.4%
39.2%
Late Game WR
60.8%

Hecarim vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Master Yi matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 109 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 50.0%, giving Hecarim a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hecarim controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hecarim 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 Hecarim leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim 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.

Hecarim vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.1Hecarim
1.1Master Yi
Hecarim and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
685Hecarim
838Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Hecarim by 153 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hecarim 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
13,032Hecarim
13,527Master Yi
Master Yi earns 495 more gold per game than Hecarim, 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
0.7Hecarim
0.3Master Yi
Hecarim provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hecarim coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,844Hecarim
1,186Master Yi
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 658 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim 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 Hecarim Build Against Master Yi

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Master Yi are Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver and Endless Hunger. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Hecarim vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
59.6%
+19.3% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim59.6%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi40.4%
Late Game
Master Yi
60.8%
+21.6% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim39.2%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi60.8%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.6% win rate — a 19.3 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Hecarim 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 60.8% win rate — 21.6 points above Hecarim. 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: Hecarim 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 Hecarim Runes Against Master Yi

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Phase Rush - best Hecarim rune vs Master YiNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs Master YiCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs Master YiWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Master Yi
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs Master YiLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Master Yi
52.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Hecarim maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Master Yi.


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

Hecarim 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
47.34%2081.167012,75348.5%46.1%
58.90%1461.270112,86867.5%47.6%
52.31%1321.269212,80056.5%47.5%
50.00%1091.168513,03259.6%39.2%
48.54%1051.274613,26156.3%41.8%
46.67%1051.178512,75744.0%49.1%
44.66%1041.170212,97944.9%44.4%
40.00%1021.176112,85942.3%37.5%
57.30%911.172312,63349.1%69.4%
46.59%901.278913,56346.8%46.3%
52.38%841.169412,50246.8%59.5%
51.25%801.175913,32558.3%45.5%
54.55%791.277713,45156.1%52.8%
43.24%761.172212,50537.5%50.0%
55.41%751.172113,46765.8%44.4%
48.00%751.166112,72151.4%45.0%
40.28%721.176612,59854.5%28.2%
50.00%711.273813,71950.0%50.0%
61.43%711.173613,04161.1%61.8%
55.07%701.270613,22557.1%52.9%
48.57%701.173713,30147.2%50.0%
44.29%701.262012,80640.5%48.5%
53.23%621.168413,05750.0%55.9%
49.15%591.269711,91751.5%46.1%
53.45%581.477014,52447.6%56.8%
46.15%520.967712,23751.7%39.1%
50.98%511.174813,72557.1%46.7%
48.94%471.370113,28460.0%40.7%
45.65%461.070112,59256.0%33.3%
55.56%451.273913,53759.3%50.0%
34.88%431.164612,90034.8%35.0%
57.14%421.274513,88370.0%45.5%
52.50%401.587013,77152.4%52.6%
48.72%391.576613,08542.9%55.6%
52.63%381.275313,25050.0%56.3%
47.22%361.077313,61050.0%43.8%
52.78%361.265212,56760.9%38.5%
42.86%351.070013,33931.3%52.6%
42.86%351.069212,00833.3%57.1%
57.14%351.071013,28963.2%50.0%
60.61%331.274913,29670.6%50.0%
43.75%321.164612,58153.9%36.8%
54.84%311.078813,70246.1%61.1%
60.00%301.276313,37575.0%42.9%
51.72%291.568714,88863.6%44.4%
46.43%281.066911,85050.0%40.0%
46.43%281.073213,32850.0%44.4%
55.56%271.376013,88338.5%71.4%
54.55%221.375513,80654.5%54.5%
61.90%211.178114,23966.7%60.0%
42.11%191.676314,40955.6%30.0%
68.42%191.179013,06863.6%75.0%
41.18%171.369713,37262.5%22.2%
43.75%171.469912,11240.0%50.0%
58.82%171.380513,25250.0%66.7%
43.75%161.368811,71066.7%30.0%
26.67%151.063413,41633.3%22.2%
66.67%151.280414,45350.0%77.8%
20.00%101.257013,11333.3%14.3%
40.00%100.856012,74550.0%33.3%
30.00%101.672310,93460.0%0.0%
50.00%101.381814,47666.7%42.9%
44.44%91.056911,04166.7%0.0%
33.33%91.481613,00225.0%40.0%
66.67%60.891613,15460.0%100.0%
0.00%61.771614,7360.0%0.0%
60.00%51.24968,97460.0%0.0%
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Hecarim vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Hecarim wins the Hecarim 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 109 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Master Yi with a 59.6% win rate versus 40.4%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Hecarim vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.8% win rate compared to 39.2%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Master Yi matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 109 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Master Yi?

The best Hecarim build against Master Yi includes Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver, Endless Hunger with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hecarim runes against Master Yi?

The best Hecarim runes against Master Yi use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Master Yi?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 50.0% win rate. Hecarim slightly edges out Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Master Yi?

When playing Hecarim against Master Yi, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.