Kai'Sa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Kai'Savs Master Yi

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kai'Sa vs Master Yi is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kai'Sa wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Master Yi based on 8 games. Kai'Sa wins the early laning phase while Master Yi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kai'Sa build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kai'Sa vs Master Yi matchup.

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Kai'Sa Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kai'Sa 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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Kai'Sa - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Kai'Sa
50.0% WR
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Master Yi vs Kai'Sa matchup - 50.0% win rate
Master Yi
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Kai'Sa vs Master Yi Matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the Kai'Sa vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Kai'Sa
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.3
CS / min
5.5
1,049
DMG / min
939
16,201
Gold / game
16,406
186
Heal / min
325
508
DMG Mitigated / min
824
0.1
CC / min
0.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Kai'Sa vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Kai'Sa vs Master Yi matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Kai'Sa wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 50.0%, giving Kai'Sa a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kai'Sa controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kai'Sa 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 Master Yi leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kai'Sa has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Master Yi's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kai'Sa vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Master Yi wins the laning phase against Kai'Sa in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Kai'Sa
5.5Master Yi
Kai'Sa edges out Master Yi by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kai'Sa.
Damage
1,049Kai'Sa
939Master Yi
Kai'Sa heavily out-damages Master Yi by 110 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 Kai'Sa's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
16,201Kai'Sa
16,406Master Yi
Kai'Sa and Master Yi generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 206 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Kai'Sa
0.1Master Yi
Both Kai'Sa and Master Yi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
694Kai'Sa
1,149Master Yi
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Kai'Sa, healing and mitigating 454 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kai'Sa is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kai'Sa, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kai'Sa
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa66.7%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi33.3%
Late Game
Master Yi
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa40.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi60.0%

Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Kai'Sa. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kai'Sa must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Master Yi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Master Yi survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kai'Sa Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Kai'Sa primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kai'Sa rune vs Master YiPresence of Mind - best Kai'Sa rune vs Master YiLegend: Bloodline - best Kai'Sa rune vs Master YiCoup de Grace - best Kai'Sa rune vs Master Yi
Inspiration rune tree - Kai'Sa secondary runes vs Master YiInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Kai'Sa rune vs Master YiMagical Footwear - best Kai'Sa rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Kai'Sa maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Master Yi.


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

Kai'Sa 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
49.48%5746.782113,77953.0%46.5%
45.83%5156.783213,58745.5%46.1%
47.01%5026.883413,80849.5%45.1%
45.38%4877.085413,52242.9%47.7%
45.23%4516.782713,74150.0%42.0%
45.81%4066.991614,34556.2%38.9%
54.32%4057.194014,56053.4%55.0%
46.10%2696.891714,46351.8%42.0%
45.73%1996.892514,44544.9%46.3%
44.50%1916.583013,88448.1%41.8%
48.92%1866.885913,85251.2%47.1%
46.29%1756.886314,64146.4%46.2%
52.98%1517.084413,53149.3%56.6%
39.16%1436.984013,54540.3%38.2%
44.20%1387.091813,85047.1%41.2%
46.72%1376.984313,64543.1%49.4%
51.47%1366.886013,85655.7%48.0%
46.46%1277.187813,73446.1%46.8%
40.17%1176.683713,92538.8%41.2%
40.91%1107.287214,35945.1%37.3%
46.30%1086.577813,38446.9%45.8%
37.88%666.585414,38836.0%39.0%
42.37%596.975914,13422.7%54.0%
60.00%557.180212,32965.6%52.2%
52.73%556.995012,79554.2%51.6%
42.59%547.181913,78132.0%51.7%
47.17%536.680313,16542.3%51.9%
40.43%476.879311,63737.9%44.4%
76.09%466.899615,15968.4%81.5%
51.16%436.685214,69760.0%46.4%
68.42%386.894014,50881.3%59.1%
48.48%337.280512,42441.2%56.3%
46.67%307.381813,04653.3%40.0%
32.14%286.885512,79026.7%38.5%
52.17%237.71,05015,12550.0%53.9%
50.00%206.61,01113,90762.5%41.7%
57.89%196.865314,05166.7%50.0%
47.06%176.599814,69433.3%54.5%
52.94%177.181115,14660.0%50.0%
47.06%176.51,07114,17433.3%54.5%
60.00%156.81,02216,63175.0%54.5%
50.00%147.01,04012,15850.0%50.0%
58.33%127.197414,38240.0%71.4%
40.00%107.31,05212,51116.7%75.0%
70.00%107.281613,986100.0%57.1%
44.44%96.31,27717,44050.0%42.9%
44.44%96.41,12514,30040.0%50.0%
33.33%97.276915,04033.3%33.3%
50.00%86.31,04916,20166.7%40.0%
50.00%86.31,24214,06450.0%50.0%
50.00%86.790214,99550.0%50.0%
87.50%85.188314,88550.0%100.0%
14.29%77.21,01015,18825.0%0.0%
42.86%75.095812,83933.3%50.0%
57.14%76.593811,82175.0%33.3%
42.86%76.21,04310,98333.3%50.0%
28.57%76.189311,25425.0%33.3%
57.14%76.874812,44166.7%50.0%
33.33%66.71,08215,3910.0%40.0%
50.00%66.91,53416,62033.3%66.7%
66.67%66.11,01313,539100.0%33.3%
33.33%65.186912,30633.3%33.3%
0.00%55.056210,2520.0%0.0%
20.00%55.888215,68250.0%0.0%
60.00%57.387413,08233.3%100.0%
20.00%57.357210,6390.0%33.3%
40.00%56.469713,15450.0%33.3%

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Kai'Sa vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kai'Sa do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Kai'Sa wins the Kai'Sa vs Master Yi matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kai'Sa do against Master Yi in the early game?

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

How does Kai'Sa do against Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Kai'Sa vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kai'Sa vs Master Yi matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Kai'Sa is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Kai'Sa build against Master Yi?

The best Kai'Sa build against Master Yi includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kai'Sa runes against Master Yi?

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

Does Kai'Sa counter Master Yi?

Yes, Kai'Sa has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 50.0% win rate. Kai'Sa slightly edges out Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kai'Sa against Master Yi?

When playing Kai'Sa 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.