Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Master Yivs Darius

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Master Yi wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.2%) over Darius based on 97 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 Darius 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.

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Darius - 53.6% win rateDarius(53.6%)
Master Yi - 53.6% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
53.6% WR
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Darius vs Master Yi matchup - 46.4% win rate
Darius
46.4% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Darius Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Darius matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 97
53.6%
Win Rate
46.4%
2.2
CS / min
2.5
888
DMG / min
658
13,531
Gold / game
12,858
375
Heal / min
436
762
DMG Mitigated / min
1,156
0.2
CC / min
0.7
51.2%
Early Game WR
48.8%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Master Yi vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 97 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Darius's 46.4%, giving Master Yi a 7.2 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius 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 Darius leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius 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 Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
2.2Master Yi
2.5Darius
Darius edges out Master Yi by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Darius.
Damage
888Master Yi
658Darius
Master Yi heavily out-damages Darius by 230 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius 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
13,531Master Yi
12,858Darius
Master Yi earns 674 more gold per game than Darius, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Master Yi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Master Yi
0.7Darius
Darius provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Darius coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,137Master Yi
1,592Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 455 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius 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 Darius

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Darius are Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Guinsoo's Rageblade. This combination gives Master Yi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 12 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
51.2%
+2.3% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi51.2%
Darius early game win rateDarius48.8%
Late Game
Master Yi
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi55.6%
Darius late game win rateDarius44.4%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Master Yi has a meaningful 51.2% win rate, outperforming Darius by 2.3 percentage points. Master Yi players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Darius. 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. Darius players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Master Yi Runes Against Darius

Precision rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Master Yi rune vs DariusTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs DariusLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs DariusCoup de Grace - best Master Yi rune vs Darius
Inspiration rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs DariusInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Master Yi rune vs DariusMagical Footwear - best Master Yi rune vs Darius
61.5% WR

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


Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.09%5531.277813,55753.6%46.6%
51.73%3481.385613,63846.9%56.8%
53.69%3391.281513,83350.4%56.1%
44.41%3051.974313,25843.7%45.1%
50.51%3001.478212,98047.9%52.9%
47.95%2931.376913,25944.8%50.3%
42.96%2911.372913,30345.0%41.5%
49.02%2581.274713,30356.1%43.9%
56.52%2541.371413,29752.5%60.3%
45.45%2531.271012,74645.6%45.3%
50.86%2342.095413,17155.3%46.6%
39.32%2071.373414,22132.4%43.0%
55.34%2072.181512,57359.0%50.6%
51.96%2051.379213,19549.0%54.7%
55.67%2041.279713,52457.1%54.3%
56.92%1951.282914,06953.0%59.8%
53.61%1951.385514,85755.1%52.6%
56.45%1891.476513,61852.2%60.6%
54.55%1771.382713,78948.2%60.4%
53.25%1541.275613,74850.7%55.7%
55.19%1541.380014,18152.7%57.5%
58.55%1531.283113,72462.7%55.3%
48.65%1502.876913,12849.2%48.2%
54.35%1391.374713,60246.5%60.0%
48.15%1372.579114,53644.2%50.6%
54.20%1311.282813,91154.4%54.0%
56.92%1311.181813,87547.2%63.6%
57.38%1241.576813,16155.9%58.7%
48.25%1141.881714,12746.8%49.3%
51.85%1103.385312,85854.4%50.0%
50.00%1091.183813,52740.4%60.8%
43.52%1081.271613,31346.1%41.1%
41.00%1013.784412,65639.5%42.1%
54.55%1001.683713,05251.0%58.3%
52.58%971.478413,85953.1%52.1%
53.61%972.288813,53151.2%55.6%
61.46%962.387813,62667.3%54.5%
51.61%951.479813,66145.2%56.9%
48.42%951.883514,24054.8%43.4%
57.61%931.782914,56158.3%57.1%
37.08%902.671812,69638.1%36.2%
48.86%881.386113,10848.7%49.0%
51.32%771.682212,88051.1%51.6%
57.14%771.581213,73647.1%65.1%
56.76%741.583313,18956.4%57.1%
49.30%722.574612,95644.4%54.3%
43.66%711.170512,70238.9%48.6%
71.43%701.587513,73748.5%91.9%
37.14%703.286113,11721.9%50.0%
45.31%655.590713,11117.6%55.3%
33.87%622.871612,08135.3%32.1%
56.67%604.889613,46547.8%62.2%
43.64%551.274113,92732.0%53.3%
59.26%541.278114,47348.0%69.0%
43.14%515.076811,90227.3%55.2%
50.00%471.376214,56041.2%55.2%
54.35%465.797413,78742.9%64.0%
66.67%452.481213,43372.2%63.0%
62.22%456.184712,84350.0%70.4%
48.89%453.892312,67055.0%44.0%
53.49%431.988614,65346.1%56.7%
51.28%394.096613,47062.5%43.5%
46.15%391.274812,57352.6%40.0%
56.41%392.079914,12250.0%61.9%
47.37%396.092713,25055.6%40.0%
68.42%381.984414,45271.4%66.7%
45.95%375.685213,84744.4%46.4%
34.29%365.172411,30416.7%43.5%
38.89%365.682511,40150.0%25.0%
45.45%334.580912,61744.4%46.7%
38.71%316.11,00513,74353.3%25.0%
55.17%291.472813,18460.0%50.0%
53.85%286.091813,44360.0%45.5%
50.00%283.174813,52733.3%62.5%
33.33%254.286111,86537.5%25.0%
60.00%251.368013,63650.0%66.7%
50.00%241.278311,55250.0%50.0%
34.78%241.870212,71457.1%25.0%
60.87%232.972513,25050.0%66.7%
40.91%225.781112,33150.0%35.7%
45.45%226.090612,03341.7%50.0%
47.62%215.31,08413,56328.6%57.1%
66.67%214.589413,73875.0%61.5%
50.00%206.694712,54654.5%44.4%
42.11%196.11,00412,12640.0%44.4%
63.16%196.684413,38555.6%70.0%
72.22%182.488514,21471.4%72.7%
38.89%185.372110,47242.9%36.4%
37.50%164.681713,24050.0%25.0%
33.33%151.355512,62312.5%57.1%
50.00%144.883612,32657.1%42.9%
53.85%134.191213,12057.1%50.0%
69.23%136.189312,98175.0%60.0%
53.85%136.076111,19666.7%25.0%
30.77%135.568012,32133.3%28.6%
46.15%135.793815,22825.0%55.6%
61.54%135.873612,49060.0%62.5%
46.15%135.51,01412,04350.0%42.9%
58.33%123.372212,80471.4%40.0%
50.00%122.070312,26171.4%20.0%
58.33%124.780312,15760.0%57.1%
54.55%113.695013,24266.7%50.0%
45.45%115.591712,99650.0%44.4%
63.64%115.691513,63560.0%66.7%
45.45%113.869611,98650.0%42.9%
54.55%114.91,16915,13850.0%60.0%
77.78%104.876911,42085.7%50.0%
50.00%104.868012,58750.0%50.0%
44.44%96.396812,14166.7%33.3%
77.78%96.089215,86350.0%85.7%
37.50%94.41,01211,30440.0%33.3%
37.50%84.58009,98040.0%33.3%
62.50%84.371910,66550.0%100.0%
75.00%84.41,14016,45750.0%83.3%
71.43%75.31,19317,0750.0%83.3%
57.14%72.278114,03850.0%60.0%
85.71%75.499414,259100.0%66.7%
57.14%75.575711,57550.0%66.7%
71.43%75.01,29317,00450.0%80.0%
57.14%73.979213,16866.7%50.0%
0.00%65.41,23816,4900.0%0.0%
33.33%66.11,04814,23550.0%0.0%
83.33%61.977711,627100.0%50.0%
0.00%64.590517,1970.0%0.0%
100.00%52.257410,864100.0%100.0%
40.00%53.076713,77250.0%33.3%
40.00%52.61,11015,05250.0%33.3%
80.00%55.61,10715,894100.0%50.0%
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Master Yi vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Darius matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Darius's 46.4%, a 7.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 97 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Darius with a 51.2% win rate versus 48.8%. 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 Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Darius matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Darius matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Darius with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 7.2 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 97 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Darius?

The best Master Yi build against Darius includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Darius?

The best Master Yi runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.5% win rate in the Master Yi vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Darius?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 53.6% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Darius?

When playing Master Yi against Darius, 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.