Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Hweivs Master Yi

AMageSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Master Yi wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Hwei based on 5 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Hwei scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Master Yi matchup.

Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei 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 - 20.0% win rateMaster Yi(20.0%)
Hwei - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
20.0% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Hwei matchup - 80.0% win rate
Master Yi
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Hwei vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
6.6
CS / min
5.2
733
DMG / min
971
10,468
Gold / game
12,901
76
Heal / min
308
289
DMG Mitigated / min
767
0.8
CC / min
0.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Hwei vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 20.0%, giving Master Yi a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Hwei outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Hwei reaches their power spikes, while Hwei should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hwei leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hwei 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.

Hwei vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.6Hwei
5.2Master Yi
Hwei significantly out-farms Master Yi by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Hwei a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Master Yi players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
733Hwei
971Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Hwei by 238 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hwei 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
10,468Hwei
12,901Master Yi
Master Yi generates a commanding 2,432 more gold per game than Hwei. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hwei should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Hwei
0.1Master Yi
Hwei provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hwei coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
365Hwei
1,075Master Yi
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 710 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hwei Build Against Master Yi

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Hwei needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hwei against Master Yi are Horizon Focus, Rabadon's Deathcap and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Hwei 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 Hwei vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei0.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi100.0%
Late Game
Hwei
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei50.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi50.0%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Hwei at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Master Yi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Master Yi has the edge early, but Hwei gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Hwei Runes Against Master Yi

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Summon Aery - best Hwei rune vs Master YiManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs Master YiTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs Master YiGathering Storm - best Hwei rune vs Master Yi
Resolve rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs Master YiResolve
Bone Plating - best Hwei rune vs Master YiOvergrowth - best Hwei rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

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


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Hwei'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 Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hwei matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.17%1156.896112,00653.2%51.5%
47.37%1146.698712,45531.8%57.1%
51.14%886.692311,55847.1%53.7%
62.03%797.092311,06964.9%59.5%
50.00%736.585911,48448.1%51.1%
48.61%725.485611,31940.7%53.3%
48.57%705.91,00712,02451.4%45.7%
52.94%686.390512,34859.1%50.0%
48.21%566.498011,17658.3%40.6%
48.15%546.479810,40541.7%53.3%
52.83%536.597711,17345.0%57.6%
66.67%516.993312,82866.7%66.7%
48.00%506.71,05412,28857.1%41.4%
44.68%476.51,08412,03452.4%38.5%
47.83%466.683811,27152.4%44.0%
45.45%446.595011,86552.4%39.1%
48.84%437.01,08111,71060.0%42.9%
46.51%436.799312,49558.8%38.5%
51.22%416.182810,07350.0%52.4%
36.84%386.788911,01829.4%42.9%
55.56%366.61,05912,37076.9%43.5%
61.11%366.493510,90575.0%50.0%
58.33%366.299711,66760.0%57.1%
47.22%366.782710,73660.9%23.1%
37.14%356.67989,90140.0%33.3%
37.14%356.81,09611,98230.8%40.9%
50.00%346.493112,07047.1%52.9%
50.00%347.01,00312,75964.3%40.0%
64.71%346.51,05510,93364.3%65.0%
60.61%337.298011,76568.8%52.9%
54.55%336.289711,56261.5%50.0%
56.25%326.488811,27557.1%55.6%
48.39%316.795412,70361.5%38.9%
48.28%295.380411,49844.4%50.0%
58.62%296.890411,87562.5%53.9%
48.15%277.184611,50969.2%28.6%
62.96%276.21,03811,13661.5%64.3%
48.15%276.985811,85441.7%53.3%
37.04%277.091611,13650.0%29.4%
57.69%266.91,00312,65371.4%52.6%
38.46%264.47229,53725.0%50.0%
57.69%266.896111,49663.6%53.3%
40.00%256.688011,80127.3%50.0%
56.52%236.298012,68060.0%53.9%
69.57%236.41,00913,73166.7%72.7%
59.09%225.191911,04775.0%50.0%
52.94%176.893710,72345.5%66.7%
40.00%156.893011,19662.5%14.3%
73.33%156.11,02913,19975.0%72.7%
66.67%155.489111,96683.3%55.6%
46.67%156.51,01513,33880.0%30.0%
66.67%156.899111,61077.8%50.0%
42.86%142.188910,23350.0%40.0%
50.00%143.61,00910,20966.7%37.5%
35.71%146.789713,873100.0%25.0%
28.57%146.985710,39033.3%25.0%
69.23%136.41,15411,90525.0%88.9%
69.23%135.61,21112,89466.7%71.4%
46.15%136.61,13210,65055.6%25.0%
66.67%126.61,05310,92760.0%71.4%
75.00%126.598511,090100.0%62.5%
58.33%126.81,04316,01550.0%60.0%
66.67%126.71,05814,5390.0%88.9%
33.33%127.085312,85350.0%16.7%
81.82%113.81,01812,45275.0%85.7%
45.45%112.388312,42533.3%50.0%
50.00%101.86998,84940.0%60.0%
40.00%102.174410,40633.3%42.9%
60.00%105.41,02113,06350.0%66.7%
77.78%92.18359,57775.0%80.0%
44.44%97.69168,83157.1%0.0%
55.56%93.873210,71125.0%80.0%
55.56%97.01,24011,77150.0%60.0%
33.33%92.67768,99933.3%33.3%
44.44%97.194711,91433.3%66.7%
50.00%82.186510,12650.0%50.0%
62.50%86.892513,07733.3%80.0%
37.50%86.197910,34650.0%25.0%
37.50%86.287010,11850.0%0.0%
62.50%81.979811,549100.0%40.0%
37.50%82.57899,65450.0%25.0%
57.14%76.090112,72325.0%100.0%
28.57%76.99019,26225.0%33.3%
28.57%72.07279,08420.0%50.0%
57.14%76.81,25216,9140.0%57.1%
71.43%76.41,55513,09150.0%80.0%
71.43%74.51,12113,8430.0%83.3%
28.57%73.17749,95525.0%33.3%
57.14%76.81,14614,562100.0%50.0%
33.33%62.392110,8960.0%50.0%
33.33%65.275611,02825.0%50.0%
66.67%66.01,49712,3970.0%80.0%
66.67%66.285710,80950.0%75.0%
50.00%66.91,32612,916100.0%25.0%
40.00%51.67466,3730.0%100.0%
20.00%56.673310,4680.0%50.0%
40.00%57.699013,5180.0%50.0%
20.00%57.38579,87933.3%0.0%
20.00%57.589013,0760.0%25.0%
40.00%52.41,02512,6720.0%40.0%

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Hwei vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Hwei vs Master Yi matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Hwei 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 Hwei do against Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Hwei vs Master Yi matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Hwei with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Master Yi?

The best Hwei build against Master Yi includes Horizon Focus, Rabadon's Deathcap, Blackfire Torch with Armored Advance. 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 Hwei runes against Master Yi?

The best Hwei runes against Master Yi use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Hwei vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Master Yi?

No, Hwei struggles against Master Yi with only a 20.0% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Hwei players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Hwei against Master Yi?

When playing Hwei against Master Yi, play cautiously and avoid Master Yi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Master Yi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.