Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
5.1%

Master Yivs Aatrox

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Master Yi wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Aatrox based on 10 games. Master Yi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Master Yi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup.

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Master Yi Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Master Yi 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 - 70.0% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
70.0% WR
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Aatrox vs Master Yi matchup - 30.0% win rate
Aatrox
30.0% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Aatrox Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 10
70.0%
Win Rate
30.0%
0.8
CS / min
0.7
987
DMG / min
726
12,289
Gold / game
10,282
372
Heal / min
579
802
DMG Mitigated / min
1,081
0.3
CC / min
0.7
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Master Yi vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Aatrox's 30.0%, giving Master Yi a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aatrox 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 Aatrox leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Aatrox and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aatrox away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Master Yi vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Aatrox, 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
0.8Master Yi
0.7Aatrox
Master Yi and Aatrox farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
987Master Yi
726Aatrox
Master Yi heavily out-damages Aatrox by 261 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aatrox 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
12,289Master Yi
10,282Aatrox
Master Yi generates a commanding 2,007 more gold per game than Aatrox. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aatrox should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Master Yi
0.7Aatrox
Aatrox provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Aatrox coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,173Master Yi
1,660Aatrox
Aatrox vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 487 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aatrox 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 Master Yi Build Against Aatrox

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Aatrox are Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Master Yi 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 Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi75.0%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox25.0%
Late Game
Master Yi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi66.7%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox33.3%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Aatrox. This lopsided early game means Master Yi 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Aatrox. 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. Aatrox players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Master Yi Runes Against Aatrox

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs AatroxDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs AatroxSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs AatroxGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs AatroxTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Aatrox
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs AatroxTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Aatrox
50.0% WR

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


Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Master Yi'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 Master Yi build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Master Yi matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.87%1331.178713,33944.4%51.9%
52.73%1101.372712,57643.8%59.7%
42.99%1071.377312,84136.2%48.3%
40.00%901.665311,65647.6%33.3%
42.17%831.176611,58845.5%38.5%
41.33%751.269713,45537.5%43.1%
50.00%721.376212,86961.5%43.5%
58.82%680.970811,74754.5%62.9%
52.38%631.177513,00935.7%65.7%
33.90%591.077112,41937.5%31.4%
51.79%561.075412,91638.5%63.3%
47.92%481.983511,82042.1%51.7%
61.70%471.377312,61268.0%54.5%
57.45%471.078111,05655.2%61.1%
45.65%461.180914,43957.1%40.6%
47.83%461.063912,04236.8%55.6%
47.62%421.266312,08837.5%53.9%
58.54%411.590214,32046.1%64.3%
58.54%411.288712,66152.6%63.6%
51.22%411.688014,91950.0%51.5%
43.59%391.186111,64850.0%38.1%
53.85%391.276812,49750.0%56.0%
57.89%381.467412,37966.7%50.0%
50.00%341.075811,53643.8%55.6%
63.64%331.670212,75552.9%75.0%
51.52%331.170511,81152.9%50.0%
54.55%331.072713,01660.0%50.0%
54.84%311.380513,57350.0%57.9%
50.00%301.175413,77250.0%50.0%
53.57%281.779313,25350.0%56.3%
46.15%261.275812,12941.7%50.0%
70.83%241.184914,33580.0%68.4%
47.83%232.175312,81650.0%45.5%
31.82%221.372713,1450.0%46.7%
38.10%212.272210,24420.0%54.5%
60.00%201.175713,38842.9%69.2%
36.84%191.393013,60637.5%36.4%
64.71%171.072910,66250.0%85.7%
56.25%162.71,01913,10633.3%85.7%
43.75%161.255111,35544.4%42.9%
37.50%161.574611,22742.9%33.3%
46.67%151.378113,05850.0%44.4%
53.33%153.182311,66862.5%42.9%
71.43%140.76699,65462.5%83.3%
50.00%142.81,05512,15750.0%50.0%
38.46%134.777610,64628.6%50.0%
53.85%131.078613,66333.3%60.0%
38.46%131.077512,53640.0%37.5%
46.15%131.368911,57233.3%57.1%
63.64%111.966412,13280.0%50.0%
18.18%110.963511,10833.3%0.0%
36.36%110.974612,25350.0%28.6%
40.00%103.781512,69833.3%50.0%
60.00%104.89099,44157.1%66.7%
50.00%102.393314,14633.3%57.1%
50.00%103.87088,98733.3%75.0%
70.00%100.898712,28975.0%66.7%
30.00%102.51,00815,90350.0%25.0%
11.11%91.467111,7510.0%20.0%
55.56%93.484311,93640.0%75.0%
37.50%85.084311,4330.0%60.0%
50.00%86.786311,579100.0%20.0%
57.14%72.993014,8220.0%66.7%
28.57%72.51,08513,22333.3%25.0%
28.57%73.766510,1480.0%66.7%
50.00%63.358312,54650.0%50.0%
50.00%65.48529,609100.0%25.0%
16.67%64.36508,43525.0%0.0%
66.67%65.31,16011,95366.7%66.7%
83.33%61.077513,48275.0%100.0%
16.67%66.06189,1350.0%50.0%
50.00%63.686813,6460.0%75.0%
50.00%61.090216,959100.0%40.0%

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Master Yi vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Aatrox's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Aatrox with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Aatrox 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 Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Aatrox?

The best Master Yi build against Aatrox includes Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Experimental Hexplate 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 Master Yi runes against Aatrox?

The best Master Yi runes against Aatrox use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Aatrox?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Aatrox with a 70.0% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Aatrox in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Aatrox?

When playing Master Yi against Aatrox, 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.