Master Yivs Caitlyn
Master Yi vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Master Yi wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Caitlyn based on 6 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 Caitlyn matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Master Yi vs Caitlyn Matchup?
Master Yi vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary
The Master Yi vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 16.7%, giving Master Yi a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Caitlyn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown
Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Caitlyn, 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.
Early Game vs Late Game
Master Yi100.0%
Caitlyn0.0%Master Yi75.0%Caitlyn25.0%Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Caitlyn. 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. Caitlyn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Master Yi Runes Against Caitlyn
Domination
Precision
Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Master Yi to press their advantage against Caitlyn, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.54% | 274 | 1.1 | 795 | 13,386 | 46.9% | 49.7% | |
| 55.33% | 244 | 1.2 | 737 | 12,511 | 48.7% | 61.2% | |
| 47.88% | 236 | 1.2 | 789 | 12,359 | 42.6% | 52.3% | |
| 47.12% | 191 | 1.1 | 757 | 12,236 | 48.9% | 45.6% | |
| 45.20% | 177 | 1.3 | 729 | 12,416 | 48.7% | 42.4% | |
| 42.35% | 170 | 1.5 | 688 | 11,985 | 46.1% | 39.1% | |
| 58.39% | 161 | 1.1 | 778 | 13,002 | 60.6% | 56.7% | |
| 48.34% | 151 | 1.2 | 667 | 13,516 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 36.99% | 146 | 1.1 | 778 | 12,356 | 35.8% | 38.0% | |
| 47.66% | 128 | 1.0 | 764 | 12,648 | 34.5% | 58.6% | |
| 46.96% | 115 | 1.1 | 776 | 13,630 | 51.2% | 44.6% | |
| 52.25% | 111 | 1.6 | 840 | 12,423 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 48.18% | 110 | 1.1 | 716 | 12,276 | 43.6% | 52.7% | |
| 57.00% | 100 | 1.5 | 856 | 14,085 | 58.8% | 56.1% | |
| 49.49% | 99 | 1.0 | 720 | 12,585 | 50.0% | 49.1% | |
| 51.04% | 96 | 1.1 | 799 | 12,281 | 56.1% | 47.3% | |
| 62.11% | 95 | 1.2 | 799 | 13,065 | 64.4% | 60.0% | |
| 57.45% | 94 | 1.2 | 684 | 12,244 | 51.2% | 62.8% | |
| 54.95% | 91 | 1.1 | 742 | 12,112 | 57.8% | 52.2% | |
| 54.76% | 84 | 1.7 | 855 | 14,295 | 46.1% | 58.6% | |
| 59.26% | 81 | 1.1 | 866 | 12,979 | 59.5% | 59.1% | |
| 46.25% | 80 | 1.1 | 837 | 12,677 | 38.2% | 52.2% | |
| 54.43% | 79 | 1.1 | 736 | 12,781 | 58.8% | 51.1% | |
| 53.25% | 77 | 1.3 | 685 | 12,544 | 51.4% | 54.8% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 1.4 | 684 | 12,486 | 61.8% | 43.2% | |
| 47.76% | 67 | 1.0 | 668 | 12,664 | 56.7% | 40.5% | |
| 59.32% | 59 | 1.0 | 796 | 14,437 | 71.4% | 55.6% | |
| 52.54% | 59 | 1.2 | 775 | 13,655 | 54.5% | 51.4% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 1.1 | 719 | 12,697 | 48.1% | 58.1% | |
| 44.64% | 56 | 1.1 | 814 | 13,596 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 1.3 | 880 | 14,478 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 1.7 | 749 | 11,819 | 48.3% | 54.5% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 2.1 | 754 | 12,732 | 56.0% | 47.8% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 1.0 | 729 | 12,845 | 31.6% | 65.5% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 1.3 | 802 | 13,112 | 50.0% | 55.2% | |
| 38.64% | 44 | 1.2 | 759 | 11,925 | 42.9% | 34.8% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 1.1 | 855 | 13,065 | 52.6% | 36.0% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 2.5 | 1,079 | 12,958 | 55.6% | 48.0% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 1.3 | 808 | 13,213 | 21.4% | 57.1% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 2.2 | 765 | 11,047 | 36.8% | 52.6% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 3.0 | 917 | 12,246 | 27.8% | 63.2% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 1.2 | 625 | 11,777 | 61.1% | 62.5% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.1 | 865 | 13,764 | 40.0% | 63.6% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 2.0 | 893 | 12,787 | 61.5% | 33.3% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 3.1 | 867 | 11,940 | 58.8% | 50.0% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.5 | 707 | 12,372 | 46.7% | 40.0% | |
| 70.37% | 27 | 0.9 | 735 | 11,109 | 53.3% | 91.7% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.5 | 794 | 12,860 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.5 | 837 | 14,477 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 26.09% | 23 | 4.3 | 664 | 10,088 | 21.4% | 33.3% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 2.0 | 789 | 12,672 | 54.5% | 75.0% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 2.3 | 925 | 13,195 | 36.4% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 5.2 | 801 | 11,240 | 53.9% | 44.4% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 3.2 | 907 | 15,155 | 66.7% | 73.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.8 | 891 | 12,020 | 77.8% | 33.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 3.1 | 808 | 13,475 | 44.4% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 3.5 | 815 | 11,052 | 36.4% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 2.1 | 877 | 13,049 | 28.6% | 46.1% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 2.8 | 793 | 12,640 | 30.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 628 | 11,927 | 37.5% | 41.7% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 762 | 12,446 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 914 | 11,729 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 4.7 | 774 | 11,571 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.2 | 794 | 12,566 | 25.0% | 45.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.3 | 889 | 13,331 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 4.3 | 1,142 | 14,625 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.1 | 862 | 15,186 | 40.0% | 55.6% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.1 | 744 | 12,173 | 62.5% | 80.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 4.8 | 913 | 10,604 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 4.3 | 727 | 10,712 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.7 | 490 | 9,464 | 28.6% | 0.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.1 | 801 | 13,285 | 60.0% | 83.3% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 4.5 | 1,137 | 16,426 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.9 | 674 | 10,306 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.4 | 923 | 13,212 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 887 | 10,972 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 532 | 11,483 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 787 | 12,782 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 670 | 12,642 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.1 | 1,048 | 13,485 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.5 | 875 | 15,811 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.8 | 879 | 12,394 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.0 | 883 | 13,801 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.5 | 691 | 14,838 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 798 | 10,313 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.7 | 690 | 12,724 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 858 | 13,117 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,011 | 17,100 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.5 | 1,016 | 12,754 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 608 | 9,485 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 950 | 14,648 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 588 | 11,691 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 852 | 12,882 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 787 | 13,703 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 568 | 11,614 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 538 | 8,634 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 487 | 9,378 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 924 | 8,832 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 956 | 13,464 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 1,009 | 12,549 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Master Yi vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Master Yi do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?
Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Caitlyn matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Master Yi do against Caitlyn in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Caitlyn in the late game?
In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Caitlyn matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Master Yi vs Caitlyn matchup?
Master Yi wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Master Yi build against Caitlyn?
The best Master Yi build against Caitlyn includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Master Yi runes against Caitlyn?
The best Master Yi runes against Caitlyn use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Master Yi vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Master Yi counter Caitlyn?
Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Caitlyn with a 83.3% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Master Yi against Caitlyn?
When playing Master Yi against Caitlyn, 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.