Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.4%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Illaoivs Master Yi

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Illaoi wins with a 72.2% win rate (+44.4%) over Master Yi based on 18 games. Illaoi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Master Yi matchup.

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Illaoi Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Illaoi 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
Illaoi - 72.2% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
72.2% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Illaoi matchup - 27.8% win rate
Master Yi
27.8% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Master Yi Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 18
72.2%
Win Rate
27.8%
6.9
CS / min
5.2
1,186
DMG / min
771
13,023
Gold / game
10,506
443
Heal / min
230
1,607
DMG Mitigated / min
752
0.4
CC / min
0.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
83.3%
Late Game WR
16.7%

Illaoi vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 72.2% win rate compared to Master Yi's 27.8%, giving Illaoi a 44.4 percentage point advantage. Illaoi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Illaoi leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Illaoi vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.9Illaoi
5.2Master Yi
Illaoi significantly out-farms Master Yi by 1.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 25 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi 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
1,186Illaoi
771Master Yi
Illaoi heavily out-damages Master Yi by 414 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Master Yi should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Illaoi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,023Illaoi
10,506Master Yi
Illaoi generates a commanding 2,517 more gold per game than Master Yi. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Master Yi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Illaoi
0.1Master Yi
Illaoi provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Illaoi coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,050Illaoi
983Master Yi
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 1,068 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi 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 Illaoi Build Against Master Yi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Master Yi are Iceborn Gauntlet, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Illaoi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Illaoi vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi66.7%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi33.3%
Late Game
Illaoi
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi83.3%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi16.7%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Illaoi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Illaoi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Illaoi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Illaoi Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Conqueror - best Illaoi rune vs Master YiPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs Master YiLegend: Haste - best Illaoi rune vs Master YiLast Stand - best Illaoi rune vs Master Yi
Resolve rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs Master YiResolve
Bone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs Master YiDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Illaoi to press their advantage against Master Yi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Illaoi 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
46.99%1837.298912,05252.0%43.4%
42.35%1706.387811,02538.7%45.3%
43.98%1666.777611,17644.9%43.3%
52.87%1576.694311,75263.2%44.9%
46.15%1436.987211,22447.5%45.2%
53.49%1297.01,16012,13856.1%50.8%
63.00%1007.398312,54367.5%60.0%
47.42%977.094612,16352.5%43.9%
56.84%957.51,25312,67063.8%50.0%
48.39%937.31,25912,34452.5%45.3%
53.26%926.799411,33557.1%48.8%
62.22%907.11,04012,53267.6%58.5%
45.35%867.41,41512,13851.2%40.0%
48.81%846.81,00311,59143.8%51.9%
44.44%816.885511,83560.0%35.3%
56.58%767.41,16212,30464.1%48.6%
57.35%687.01,13813,18566.7%51.2%
55.22%677.01,02512,63460.0%51.4%
75.00%646.81,07712,00075.0%75.0%
42.86%637.41,20311,46551.7%35.3%
41.27%636.371911,63633.3%44.4%
52.46%616.998111,84245.8%56.8%
50.00%607.31,06912,27951.5%48.1%
60.34%587.41,23113,24768.2%55.6%
60.00%557.595213,62375.0%51.4%
52.94%516.995712,74242.1%59.4%
59.18%497.01,05612,26863.6%55.6%
50.00%487.11,00612,55757.1%44.4%
60.42%486.81,21212,64072.2%53.3%
43.75%486.797912,37244.4%43.3%
54.17%486.989612,79364.7%48.4%
66.67%457.31,24012,60863.6%69.6%
64.44%457.11,01112,53675.0%58.6%
40.00%456.81,01611,74341.2%39.3%
39.53%437.597911,32440.9%38.1%
63.41%417.71,30413,52165.4%60.0%
71.79%396.91,07312,13268.4%75.0%
59.38%327.21,04713,33177.8%52.2%
60.00%306.81,14612,08258.3%61.1%
46.67%306.176811,76444.4%47.6%
58.62%297.41,23913,57975.0%47.1%
62.07%297.31,08412,41864.3%60.0%
66.67%277.699512,78884.6%50.0%
65.38%267.099212,72580.0%56.3%
48.00%257.397614,02350.0%47.4%
54.17%246.695412,60833.3%66.7%
38.10%216.993810,94150.0%30.8%
47.62%217.31,01412,50820.0%56.3%
38.10%216.785410,90955.6%25.0%
68.42%196.793911,08090.9%37.5%
44.44%186.678010,95514.3%63.6%
50.00%186.888712,91260.0%46.1%
72.22%186.91,18613,02366.7%83.3%
60.00%156.71,03912,89766.7%58.3%
33.33%157.079112,85733.3%33.3%
15.38%135.69769,4020.0%28.6%
30.77%136.588912,39716.7%42.9%
30.77%137.598014,27733.3%30.0%
75.00%126.91,20012,70566.7%83.3%
27.27%116.91,20111,03228.6%25.0%
40.00%106.895613,49166.7%28.6%
30.00%106.587211,55425.0%33.3%
50.00%106.897212,02675.0%33.3%
50.00%106.368911,65633.3%57.1%
50.00%106.792110,60966.7%25.0%
55.56%96.81,1029,54575.0%40.0%
55.56%97.881310,681100.0%0.0%
77.78%96.31,29314,298100.0%71.4%
66.67%97.085711,60360.0%75.0%
50.00%84.568610,61925.0%75.0%
42.86%77.41,19912,27960.0%0.0%
57.14%76.61,17613,01075.0%33.3%
42.86%77.77118,14540.0%50.0%
57.14%77.485713,66550.0%60.0%
28.57%74.870811,3910.0%33.3%
42.86%77.81,24716,127100.0%33.3%
66.67%67.38509,88750.0%100.0%
50.00%67.193411,927100.0%0.0%
83.33%66.11,11813,69550.0%100.0%
40.00%56.06229,40940.0%0.0%
60.00%58.59706,53675.0%0.0%
60.00%56.81,20611,1420.0%75.0%
80.00%55.681010,46166.7%100.0%
60.00%54.59299,211100.0%33.3%

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Illaoi vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Master Yi matchup with a 72.2% win rate compared to Master Yi's 27.8%, a 44.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Master Yi with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Illaoi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Illaoi takes over the Illaoi vs Master Yi matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Illaoi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Illaoi vs Master Yi matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 72.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 44.4 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Master Yi?

The best Illaoi build against Master Yi includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver 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 Illaoi runes against Master Yi?

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

Does Illaoi counter Master Yi?

Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 72.2% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Illaoi against Master Yi?

When playing Illaoi 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.