Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
7.2%

Jhinvs Master Yi

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 28, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Jhin wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Master Yi based on 9 games. Jhin holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jhin vs Master Yi matchup.

Jhin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jhin 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 - 62.5% win rateMaster Yi(62.5%)
Jhin - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
62.5% WR
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Master Yi vs Jhin matchup - 37.5% win rate
Master Yi
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Master Yi Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 9
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
5.4
CS / min
4.4
944
DMG / min
1,012
12,309
Gold / game
11,304
199
Heal / min
271
376
DMG Mitigated / min
766
1.1
CC / min
0.1
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Jhin vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Master Yi's 37.5%, giving Jhin a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Jhin 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 Jhin leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin 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.

Jhin vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.4Jhin
4.4Master Yi
Jhin significantly out-farms Master Yi by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jhin 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
944Jhin
1,012Master Yi
Master Yi deals 68 more champion damage per minute than Jhin. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Jhin choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Master Yi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,309Jhin
11,304Master Yi
Jhin generates a commanding 1,005 more gold per game than Master Yi. This substantial economic advantage means Jhin 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
1.1Jhin
0.1Master Yi
Jhin brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Jhin far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Master Yi should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
575Jhin
1,037Master Yi
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 461 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jhin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jhin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jhin Build Against Master Yi

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Jhin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jhin against Master Yi are The Collector, Stormrazor and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Jhin 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 Jhin vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jhin
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin60.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi40.0%
Late Game
Jhin
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin66.7%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi33.3%

Jhin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Jhin can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Jhin 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 Jhin Runes Against Master Yi

Sorcery rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Jhin rune vs Master YiNimbus Cloak - best Jhin rune vs Master YiCelerity - best Jhin rune vs Master YiScorch - best Jhin rune vs Master Yi
Precision rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs Master YiLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

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


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

Jhin 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
50.90%1,9696.782713,89751.5%50.5%
49.77%1,2976.782513,51049.7%49.9%
46.75%1,2676.379813,50249.0%45.1%
50.52%8736.784213,81750.5%50.5%
49.07%8696.481313,47446.2%51.2%
52.22%8606.785613,84349.7%54.2%
48.68%7606.889514,48854.7%45.0%
50.47%5396.478813,56256.0%46.2%
46.65%5296.585113,49247.8%45.8%
52.25%4716.781113,58453.3%51.4%
47.21%4676.485213,94147.6%46.9%
51.25%4396.783113,99350.5%51.8%
48.69%4226.884313,63353.9%43.7%
51.92%4196.484213,88552.1%51.8%
49.60%3766.785513,64953.6%46.4%
47.99%3746.979513,68543.1%51.4%
51.79%3386.479013,71745.8%55.6%
51.94%3106.583313,30752.8%51.2%
49.05%2106.682614,15053.2%46.6%
44.50%2096.684713,22249.5%40.4%
49.25%2027.086414,46748.9%49.5%
47.64%1926.979813,67746.8%48.3%
42.63%1916.394513,73141.8%43.2%
50.31%1636.785714,15148.5%51.6%
48.45%1616.584313,70445.1%51.1%
45.81%1566.688913,76744.0%47.5%
36.51%1276.573312,52734.9%38.3%
42.11%1156.779214,32940.6%42.7%
60.92%886.473313,07057.6%63.0%
34.52%846.578413,03126.3%41.3%
44.74%766.887714,42650.0%42.0%
53.13%646.782913,60160.0%44.8%
58.18%556.370511,56163.6%50.0%
52.00%516.884514,77747.6%55.2%
48.72%406.982113,58447.1%50.0%
55.56%376.687313,94640.0%66.7%
50.00%316.593114,03762.5%45.5%
36.67%306.472413,20653.3%20.0%
42.86%287.098015,49258.3%31.3%
57.14%286.378013,94077.8%47.4%
32.14%286.378713,08025.0%37.5%
57.14%216.885814,47742.9%64.3%
47.06%176.273912,18437.5%55.6%
47.06%176.774913,22755.6%37.5%
35.29%176.782012,17357.1%20.0%
18.75%166.180511,00125.0%12.5%
50.00%156.378014,20560.0%44.4%
46.67%156.41,08615,37440.0%50.0%
53.85%135.473513,22340.0%62.5%
46.15%136.277513,86820.0%62.5%
33.33%126.777012,44742.9%20.0%
75.00%126.586214,64750.0%80.0%
25.00%126.875810,40337.5%0.0%
41.67%126.069312,38940.0%42.9%
45.45%115.874514,02075.0%28.6%
45.45%116.273312,30250.0%42.9%
36.36%116.187112,95325.0%42.9%
54.55%116.01,09910,78750.0%60.0%
70.00%106.773612,90860.0%80.0%
50.00%106.790614,85466.7%42.9%
62.50%95.494412,30960.0%66.7%
22.22%96.88559,99625.0%20.0%
66.67%96.099614,349100.0%57.1%
77.78%96.382713,63250.0%85.7%
55.56%96.782312,65160.0%50.0%
33.33%95.891812,43825.0%40.0%
37.50%85.482410,89040.0%33.3%
37.50%85.792414,03033.3%40.0%
37.50%86.71,09415,36233.3%40.0%
37.50%85.71,11817,04050.0%33.3%
62.50%86.11,26718,020100.0%57.1%
37.50%86.56168,73350.0%0.0%
57.14%76.074611,11140.0%100.0%
14.29%75.573911,52150.0%0.0%
28.57%76.785012,96350.0%20.0%
71.43%76.289114,798100.0%66.7%
71.43%76.394515,789100.0%50.0%
28.57%75.776912,5560.0%50.0%
71.43%76.070711,32650.0%100.0%
66.67%65.783514,9350.0%80.0%
40.00%62.852411,52450.0%33.3%
83.33%65.892914,449100.0%80.0%
50.00%64.776013,767100.0%40.0%
50.00%66.598913,882100.0%25.0%
66.67%66.61,19012,91450.0%100.0%
50.00%65.375512,46766.7%33.3%
50.00%65.675914,368100.0%25.0%
33.33%66.096915,6000.0%40.0%
83.33%67.276615,271100.0%80.0%
40.00%55.486612,91950.0%33.3%
60.00%55.27339,53775.0%0.0%
60.00%56.578612,28250.0%66.7%
60.00%56.078510,29950.0%100.0%
80.00%55.471611,49166.7%100.0%
40.00%55.679111,21566.7%0.0%
40.00%55.961411,40250.0%33.3%
20.00%55.06999,6500.0%50.0%
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Jhin vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Master Yi matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Master Yi's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Jhin has the advantage against Master Yi with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Jhin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Master Yi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Master Yi matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Master Yi?

The best Jhin build against Master Yi includes The Collector, Stormrazor, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Jhin runes against Master Yi?

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

Does Jhin counter Master Yi?

Yes, Jhin has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 62.5% win rate. Jhin strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Jhin against Master Yi?

When playing Jhin 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.