Karthusvs Master Yi
Karthus vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Karthus wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Master Yi based on 13 games. Karthus wins the early laning phase while Master Yi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Karthus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karthus vs Master Yi matchup.
Karthus Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Karthus 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.
Who Wins the Karthus vs Master Yi Matchup?
Karthus vs Master Yi Matchup Summary
The Karthus vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Karthus wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Master Yi's 46.1%, giving Karthus a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karthus controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karthus 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 Karthus leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karthus 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.
Karthus vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown
Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Karthus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Karthus Build Against Master Yi
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Karthus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karthus against Master Yi are Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Karthus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karthus vs Master Yi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Karthus66.7%
Master Yi33.3%Karthus42.9%Master Yi57.1%Karthus 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 Karthus 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Karthus. 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: Karthus 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 Karthus Runes Against Master Yi
Domination
Sorcery
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Karthus to press their advantage against Master Yi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Karthus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Karthus'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 Karthus build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.6 | 1,307 | 14,667 | 66.7% | 64.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.4 | 1,268 | 16,483 | 100.0% | 54.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.7 | 1,137 | 14,455 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.2 | 890 | 10,329 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.0 | 1,138 | 12,772 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.8 | 1,060 | 13,526 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 1,223 | 15,650 | 33.3% | 77.8% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 932 | 12,478 | 20.0% | 83.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.3 | 1,252 | 16,587 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 1,058 | 11,509 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.9 | 1,580 | 16,289 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.1 | 1,465 | 16,151 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 1,364 | 13,215 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 1,294 | 11,389 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 1,195 | 14,494 | 0.0% | 85.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 1,032 | 11,643 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 915 | 9,770 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 1,146 | 11,386 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.9 | 1,210 | 11,767 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.8 | 1,200 | 14,235 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.8 | 1,151 | 15,151 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,054 | 14,893 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 1,013 | 11,523 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,187 | 14,675 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 1,140 | 13,258 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,264 | 10,417 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 1,006 | 13,487 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 934 | 11,786 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 1,379 | 16,148 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 979 | 3,165 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 1,046 | 14,377 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 4 | 1.4 | 1,384 | 13,821 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 4 | 2.3 | 1,121 | 13,886 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 2 | 1.5 | 1,218 | 14,599 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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Karthus vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Karthus do against Master Yi in League of Legends?
Karthus wins the Karthus vs Master Yi matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Master Yi's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Karthus do against Master Yi in the early game?
In the early game, Karthus has the advantage against Master Yi with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Karthus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Karthus do against Master Yi in the late game?
In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Karthus vs Master Yi matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Karthus vs Master Yi matchup?
Karthus wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Karthus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Karthus build against Master Yi?
The best Karthus build against Master Yi includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Blackfire Torch with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Karthus runes against Master Yi?
The best Karthus runes against Master Yi use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Karthus vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Karthus counter Master Yi?
Yes, Karthus has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 53.9% win rate. Karthus strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Karthus against Master Yi?
When playing Karthus 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.