Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
7.2%

Jhinvs Master Yi

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Master Yi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Jhin based on 5 games. Jhin wins the early laning phase while Master Yi scales better into the 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 - 40.0% win rateMaster Yi(40.0%)
Jhin - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
40.0% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Jhin matchup - 60.0% win rate
Master Yi
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Jhin vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.8
CS / min
4.9
745
DMG / min
1,005
13,561
Gold / game
14,674
165
Heal / min
243
412
DMG Mitigated / min
911
0.9
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Jhin vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Jhin 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 60.0% win rate compared to Jhin's 40.0%, giving Master Yi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jhin controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jhin 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 Jhin leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jhin 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.

Jhin vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Jhin, 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
5.8Jhin
4.9Master Yi
Jhin significantly out-farms Master Yi by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 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
745Jhin
1,005Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Jhin by 260 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jhin 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
13,561Jhin
14,674Master Yi
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,113 more gold per game than Jhin. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jhin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Jhin
0.1Master Yi
Jhin brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 0.9 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
577Jhin
1,154Master Yi
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 578 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

Boots of Swiftness 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 Stormrazor, Rapid Firecannon and Infinity Edge. 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
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin50.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi50.0%
Late Game
Master Yi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin33.3%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jhin and Master Yi, with Jhin holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Jhin. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Jhin has the edge early, but Master Yi 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 Jhin Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Jhin rune vs Master YiPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs Master YiLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs Master YiCut Down - best Jhin rune vs Master Yi
Sorcery rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs Master YiCelerity - best Jhin rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

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


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.70%8626.681713,70853.4%48.4%
50.37%6756.582714,01252.0%49.3%
48.10%6326.380113,78148.4%47.9%
46.47%5536.681713,81447.7%45.6%
54.88%4416.785313,73252.5%57.0%
49.08%4366.888814,47451.8%47.4%
52.13%3286.687014,23250.7%53.2%
49.64%2806.888714,64552.7%47.6%
47.06%2726.586713,67147.2%46.9%
47.80%2056.378313,42253.7%43.9%
48.04%1796.382714,03450.8%46.4%
58.52%1766.482313,76760.3%57.3%
49.12%1716.483213,42847.4%50.5%
40.85%1646.680512,87634.7%45.6%
35.95%1536.681714,11938.7%34.1%
50.67%1506.283113,36146.5%54.4%
62.40%1256.682114,01457.1%66.7%
52.21%1136.784313,83364.4%44.1%
56.60%1066.591414,21162.5%51.7%
46.43%846.883412,70341.7%52.8%
49.32%736.579813,27450.0%48.8%
49.30%716.686613,89555.6%42.9%
50.00%686.779513,96248.1%51.2%
46.15%656.482612,49141.4%50.0%
46.88%646.582613,91142.9%50.0%
39.34%616.782312,45827.8%56.0%
40.00%606.471312,25832.4%50.0%
51.92%526.590514,37862.5%47.2%
57.14%496.490915,00758.8%56.3%
39.58%486.480313,51044.4%36.7%
57.14%426.475113,05041.7%77.8%
35.71%286.595714,32226.7%46.1%
54.55%226.894615,57242.9%60.0%
45.00%206.167211,64733.3%62.5%
45.00%206.771612,72233.3%62.5%
63.16%196.51,00715,99583.3%53.9%
50.00%186.794913,22233.3%58.3%
61.11%186.783913,16175.0%50.0%
68.75%166.586014,90633.3%90.0%
46.15%136.268511,07157.1%33.3%
38.46%137.199214,63333.3%42.9%
63.64%115.664513,43360.0%66.7%
63.64%116.787814,832100.0%50.0%
36.36%116.678411,41225.0%66.7%
50.00%106.491814,59225.0%66.7%
30.00%106.41,18918,4010.0%37.5%
44.44%96.01,25914,0820.0%80.0%
75.00%86.478414,02075.0%75.0%
50.00%85.976911,80860.0%33.3%
42.86%77.284913,66550.0%33.3%
14.29%75.290612,5710.0%20.0%
66.67%65.01,13613,61150.0%75.0%
50.00%66.397911,64233.3%66.7%
60.00%56.81,03717,845100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.274312,02150.0%33.3%
40.00%56.083312,5880.0%66.7%
40.00%55.874513,56150.0%33.3%
80.00%54.077515,0040.0%80.0%
60.00%57.91,21816,4270.0%75.0%
60.00%55.672714,502100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.397315,9790.0%100.0%
40.00%57.271914,0130.0%50.0%
60.00%56.496515,545100.0%50.0%

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Jhin vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Jhin vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jhin's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Jhin has the advantage against Master Yi with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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, Master Yi takes over the Jhin vs Master Yi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Jhin with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Master Yi?

The best Jhin build against Master Yi includes Stormrazor, Rapid Firecannon, Infinity Edge with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Precision primary tree with Sorcery 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?

No, Jhin struggles against Master Yi with only a 40.0% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Jhin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Jhin against Master Yi?

When playing Jhin 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.