Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Jarvan IVvs Master Yi

CFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Master Yi wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.5%) over Jarvan IV based on 154 games. Master Yi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Master Yi matchup.

Jarvan IV Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jarvan IV 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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Master Yi - 46.8% win rateMaster Yi(46.8%)
Jarvan IV - 46.8% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
46.8% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup - 53.3% win rate
Master Yi
53.3% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Jarvan IV vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 154
46.8%
Win Rate
53.3%
0.9
CS / min
1.2
587
DMG / min
756
12,484
Gold / game
13,748
358
Heal / min
372
1,290
DMG Mitigated / min
791
0.8
CC / min
0.3
49.3%
Early Game WR
50.7%
44.3%
Late Game WR
55.7%

Jarvan IV vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 154 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 46.8%, giving Master Yi a 6.5 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV 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.

Jarvan IV vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Master Yi wins the laning phase against Jarvan IV in League of Legends

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Jarvan IV, 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
0.9Jarvan IV
1.2Master Yi
Jarvan IV 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
587Jarvan IV
756Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Jarvan IV by 169 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jarvan IV 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
12,484Jarvan IV
13,748Master Yi
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,264 more gold per game than Jarvan IV. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jarvan IV should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Jarvan IV
0.3Master Yi
Jarvan IV provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jarvan IV coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,647Jarvan IV
1,163Master Yi
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 485 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV Build Against Master Yi

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Master Yi are Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Jarvan IV an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 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 Jarvan IV vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
50.7%
+1.3% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV49.3%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi50.7%
Late Game
Master Yi
55.7%
+11.4% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV44.3%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi55.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jarvan IV and Master Yi, with Master Yi holding a razor-thin 50.7% win rate edge (+1.3%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.7% win rate — 11.4 points above Jarvan IV. 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. Jarvan IV players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Conqueror - best Jarvan IV rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs Master YiLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs Master YiCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Master Yi
Domination rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs Master YiDomination
Relentless Hunter - best Jarvan IV rune vs Master YiSudden Impact - best Jarvan IV rune vs Master Yi
46.2% WR

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


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

Jarvan IV 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
48.47%2640.959512,19548.9%48.0%
47.13%1740.956612,29445.4%48.9%
52.12%1661.062313,02245.2%57.6%
51.30%1550.958012,44557.3%45.6%
51.97%1540.963812,29859.0%44.6%
46.75%1540.958712,48449.3%44.3%
54.73%1480.967212,64757.1%52.1%
52.03%1480.962912,48961.3%45.4%
52.90%1380.966012,79655.2%50.7%
48.00%1270.960912,26148.3%47.8%
49.21%1260.958612,22153.2%45.3%
46.49%1141.162213,24847.9%45.5%
44.64%1131.060412,40044.4%44.8%
41.59%1131.166112,11445.8%38.5%
40.18%1120.965811,99143.1%37.0%
40.00%1010.861713,04238.9%40.6%
50.52%971.061912,58048.8%51.9%
47.37%961.156512,55734.8%59.2%
43.75%960.962211,66440.4%47.7%
52.13%951.063512,20150.0%53.9%
65.59%931.063912,63264.7%66.7%
52.27%880.960712,60156.8%49.0%
52.56%790.955111,13450.0%56.7%
44.59%751.064712,35634.2%55.6%
54.93%731.066512,78562.5%48.7%
47.89%711.063412,07147.1%48.6%
53.23%630.861612,87753.3%53.1%
64.52%631.163813,53165.4%63.9%
53.23%631.055012,29762.5%43.3%
38.71%621.257811,45435.7%41.2%
38.71%621.057912,50835.7%41.2%
50.00%601.170212,75160.9%43.2%
51.67%601.171312,95950.0%53.1%
56.14%570.964013,05747.8%61.8%
57.14%560.954612,82562.5%53.1%
44.64%560.956112,30935.7%53.6%
56.60%540.970812,89061.5%51.9%
47.17%531.259813,27647.4%47.1%
41.18%521.063113,08259.1%27.6%
52.94%511.166313,56852.4%53.3%
49.02%511.364512,54450.0%48.3%
55.56%450.965512,90357.9%53.9%
38.64%450.856811,70931.8%45.5%
41.86%440.958411,39341.7%42.1%
57.50%411.161512,17964.0%46.7%
47.37%381.963113,19145.5%48.1%
45.95%381.159211,95946.7%45.5%
57.14%361.157312,09847.4%68.8%
44.12%341.160312,37042.1%46.7%
40.63%321.263412,27542.1%38.5%
53.13%321.369413,77090.0%36.4%
55.17%291.264213,90955.6%55.0%
48.28%291.661812,26830.8%62.5%
44.44%271.959813,86870.0%29.4%
48.15%271.060911,72037.5%63.6%
48.00%251.550910,12150.0%46.7%
62.50%241.660812,98650.0%68.8%
52.17%231.858511,54642.9%66.7%
69.57%231.867411,80473.3%62.5%
54.55%221.562612,72372.7%36.4%
68.42%190.852711,61566.7%70.0%
42.11%191.172110,65750.0%20.0%
55.56%181.472012,82360.0%50.0%
37.50%161.65349,84936.4%40.0%
60.00%152.150110,26183.3%44.4%
71.43%142.066912,20850.0%87.5%
46.15%131.957312,43350.0%44.4%
61.54%131.56069,48262.5%60.0%
45.45%121.655211,10533.3%50.0%
50.00%121.150611,85150.0%50.0%
54.55%111.44499,52042.9%75.0%
18.18%110.955511,54916.7%20.0%
40.00%100.74769,38950.0%25.0%
30.00%101.354011,72750.0%25.0%
40.00%102.05819,47660.0%20.0%
33.33%91.873511,3940.0%50.0%
55.56%90.758210,94666.7%33.3%
33.33%91.14348,87940.0%25.0%
75.00%82.98589,78566.7%100.0%
37.50%83.15427,01642.9%0.0%
42.86%71.25868,90633.3%50.0%
57.14%71.240510,019100.0%25.0%
57.14%75.767310,53960.0%50.0%
71.43%72.876013,11075.0%66.7%
71.43%70.749312,22050.0%100.0%
85.71%72.779114,298100.0%75.0%
57.14%76.286413,74275.0%33.3%
14.29%71.54459,0320.0%25.0%
66.67%61.13419,6460.0%100.0%
50.00%63.563712,379100.0%0.0%
33.33%62.54528,26125.0%50.0%
16.67%61.762511,0490.0%33.3%
80.00%52.776910,63750.0%100.0%
20.00%51.15298,77833.3%0.0%
60.00%51.661610,39850.0%66.7%
40.00%55.373312,38366.7%0.0%
40.00%51.344510,46850.0%33.3%
40.00%52.362710,538100.0%0.0%
40.00%51.448410,84550.0%33.3%
40.00%52.059910,55050.0%0.0%
60.00%51.24349,28866.7%50.0%
80.00%55.588811,48166.7%100.0%
80.00%54.782915,955100.0%75.0%
40.00%52.348312,64733.3%50.0%
0.00%53.766312,5150.0%0.0%
20.00%55.462111,8450.0%33.3%
60.00%54.975913,03666.7%50.0%
40.00%51.45348,84833.3%50.0%
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Jarvan IV vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jarvan IV do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Master Yi wins the Jarvan IV vs Master Yi matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 46.8%, a 6.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 154 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Jarvan IV do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 50.7% win rate versus 49.3%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jarvan IV do against Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Jarvan IV vs Master Yi matchup with a 55.7% win rate compared to 44.3%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 6.5 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 154 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Master Yi?

The best Jarvan IV build against Master Yi includes Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. 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 Jarvan IV runes against Master Yi?

The best Jarvan IV runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.2% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jarvan IV counter Master Yi?

No, Jarvan IV struggles against Master Yi with only a 46.8% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Master Yi?

When playing Jarvan IV 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.