Master Yivs Cho'Gath
Master Yi vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Cho'Gath wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Master Yi based on 6 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Cho'Gath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Master Yi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Master Yi vs Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath Matchup?
Master Yi vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary
The Master Yi vs Cho'Gath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Master Yi's 16.7%, giving Cho'Gath a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Cho'Gath reaches their power spikes, while Cho'Gath should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Cho'Gath leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cho'Gath has a strong advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Cho'Gath 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.
Master Yi vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown
Cho'Gath is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Cho'Gath holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Master Yi Build Against Cho'Gath
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Cho'Gath are Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Master Yi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Cho'Gath matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Master Yi0.0%
Cho'Gath0.0%Master Yi16.7%Cho'Gath83.3%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Master Yi and Cho'Gath, with Master Yi holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Cho'Gath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Cho'Gath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Master Yi has the edge early, but Cho'Gath 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 Master Yi Runes Against Cho'Gath
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Master Yi the best tools to compete against Cho'Gath in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.68% | 73 | 1.1 | 798 | 13,214 | 40.0% | 58.1% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 1.2 | 754 | 12,580 | 45.0% | 58.1% | |
| 37.50% | 40 | 1.5 | 660 | 11,764 | 40.9% | 33.3% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 1.1 | 734 | 14,148 | 45.5% | 38.5% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.7 | 635 | 11,740 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 1.0 | 706 | 11,133 | 42.9% | 23.1% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 1.0 | 710 | 12,392 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 1.1 | 746 | 12,968 | 40.0% | 31.6% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 1.1 | 848 | 14,216 | 54.5% | 64.7% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 0.9 | 689 | 11,203 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.2 | 769 | 12,816 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 2.3 | 849 | 13,359 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.3 | 672 | 12,126 | 60.0% | 61.5% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.4 | 934 | 14,072 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.2 | 895 | 10,927 | 46.1% | 44.4% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 0.9 | 698 | 13,917 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.3 | 681 | 11,635 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.8 | 863 | 15,276 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.1 | 838 | 13,012 | 70.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.2 | 590 | 11,134 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.1 | 689 | 10,480 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.2 | 587 | 11,922 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.9 | 799 | 12,756 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.1 | 815 | 12,429 | 42.9% | 70.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.1 | 703 | 13,764 | 71.4% | 44.4% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 749 | 11,065 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 601 | 9,763 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.2 | 738 | 12,848 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 753 | 13,571 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 1.4 | 641 | 12,028 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.9 | 681 | 13,428 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 729 | 9,889 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 720 | 13,544 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 775 | 9,715 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 834 | 14,178 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.9 | 735 | 12,031 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 711 | 11,820 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.2 | 1,064 | 13,346 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.0 | 1,161 | 13,280 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.9 | 748 | 9,149 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 579 | 13,059 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 0.9 | 568 | 10,613 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.1 | 1,154 | 12,233 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 928 | 13,185 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 757 | 11,313 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 877 | 13,341 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.1 | 751 | 10,360 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.6 | 652 | 5,103 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 823 | 14,779 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.3 | 1,018 | 17,070 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 1.4 | 642 | 9,935 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.4 | 790 | 10,461 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 923 | 15,589 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 725 | 10,356 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 509 | 12,458 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 476 | 9,367 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 599 | 10,359 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 899 | 16,729 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 4 | 0.9 | 800 | 13,351 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
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Master Yi vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Master Yi do against Cho'Gath in League of Legends?
Cho'Gath wins the Master Yi vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Master Yi'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 Cho'Gath in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 0.0% 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 Cho'Gath in the late game?
In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Master Yi vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Master Yi vs Cho'Gath matchup?
Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Master Yi build against Cho'Gath?
The best Master Yi build against Cho'Gath includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Infinity Edge with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Master Yi runes against Cho'Gath?
The best Master Yi runes against Cho'Gath use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Master Yi vs Cho'Gath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Master Yi counter Cho'Gath?
No, Master Yi struggles against Cho'Gath with only a 16.7% win rate. Cho'Gath has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Cho'Gath's lead.
How do I play Master Yi against Cho'Gath?
When playing Master Yi against Cho'Gath, play cautiously and avoid Cho'Gath's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Cho'Gath has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.