Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Master Yivs Ekko

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Master Yi wins with a 54.4% win rate (+8.8%) over Ekko based on 57 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Master Yi 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 Ekko 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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Ekko - 54.4% win rateEkko(54.4%)
Master Yi - 54.4% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
54.4% WR
VS
Ekko vs Master Yi matchup - 45.6% win rate
Ekko
45.6% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Ekko Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 57
54.4%
Win Rate
45.6%
1.3
CS / min
1.4
730
DMG / min
658
12,368
Gold / game
11,688
360
Heal / min
440
762
DMG Mitigated / min
766
0.3
CC / min
0.6
47.2%
Early Game WR
52.8%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Master Yi vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 57 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 54.4% win rate compared to Ekko's 45.6%, giving Master Yi a 8.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko 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 Ekko leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Ekko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ekko 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 Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.3Master Yi
1.4Ekko
Master Yi and Ekko farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
730Master Yi
658Ekko
Master Yi deals 72 more champion damage per minute than Ekko. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ekko choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Master Yi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,368Master Yi
11,688Ekko
Master Yi earns 680 more gold per game than Ekko, 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
0.3Master Yi
0.6Ekko
Ekko 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 Ekko coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,122Master Yi
1,207Ekko
Ekko heals and mitigates 85 more damage per minute than Master Yi, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ekko to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Master Yi.

Best Master Yi Build Against Ekko

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Ekko 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 72.7% win rate across 11 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ekko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
52.8%
+5.6% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi47.2%
Ekko early game win rateEkko52.8%
Late Game
Master Yi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi66.7%
Ekko late game win rateEkko33.3%

Ekko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.8% win rate — a 5.6 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Ekko 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 Ekko. 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: Ekko 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 Master Yi Runes Against Ekko

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs EkkoDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs EkkoSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs EkkoGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs EkkoTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Ekko
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs EkkoTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Ekko
71.4% WR

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


Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.81%2671.281613,64950.0%49.6%
52.83%2121.274313,28249.1%57.1%
55.12%2051.184714,09353.2%56.8%
47.92%1921.271413,72147.6%48.1%
53.89%1801.382613,40852.9%54.8%
51.69%1781.181313,80045.5%57.8%
47.24%1631.277613,04945.1%48.9%
50.98%1531.273413,11351.4%50.6%
49.62%1311.468313,21349.1%50.0%
57.63%1181.41,01213,94751.9%62.5%
48.67%1131.179014,40156.9%41.9%
55.77%1041.791414,01752.3%58.3%
46.08%1021.169613,32153.5%40.7%
45.54%1011.175513,54638.2%49.3%
56.98%861.196113,91047.6%65.9%
60.47%861.179213,82361.9%59.1%
51.85%811.385614,39452.9%51.1%
55.00%801.173113,36455.3%54.8%
45.45%771.679413,71542.4%47.7%
62.16%741.386514,41956.3%66.7%
57.14%701.377314,18257.1%57.1%
39.13%692.778613,96313.6%51.1%
60.29%682.185812,45554.0%67.7%
58.73%631.287114,67948.4%68.8%
53.23%621.182013,34448.4%58.1%
51.72%581.482114,28640.0%60.6%
51.72%581.491814,88152.2%51.4%
57.89%571.281313,91148.1%66.7%
56.14%571.879314,00762.5%51.5%
54.39%571.373012,36847.2%66.7%
46.43%564.782211,26337.1%61.9%
60.00%551.984415,59962.5%59.0%
50.00%543.390013,24853.6%46.1%
50.00%541.373713,58442.3%57.1%
39.62%531.171913,34929.2%48.3%
61.54%521.784113,78661.5%61.5%
42.31%521.781112,43340.0%44.4%
50.00%501.370812,86745.2%57.9%
54.17%481.278414,05171.4%40.7%
44.44%451.780713,81536.4%52.2%
57.50%403.079612,16755.0%60.0%
48.72%390.969412,17544.4%52.4%
40.54%381.889314,28343.8%38.1%
62.16%371.483113,89857.1%65.2%
47.22%361.279612,83240.9%57.1%
45.71%351.578415,08442.9%47.6%
50.00%342.987713,19640.0%64.3%
39.39%331.478714,04250.0%29.4%
43.75%321.282014,30831.3%56.3%
50.00%321.874613,43157.1%44.4%
51.61%311.581013,83553.3%50.0%
48.28%292.685214,71245.5%50.0%
64.00%254.195214,05450.0%70.6%
62.50%241.291812,84164.3%60.0%
52.38%215.178711,90937.5%61.5%
57.14%212.696114,40630.0%81.8%
47.62%211.367812,29150.0%45.5%
63.16%191.778213,48245.5%87.5%
47.06%175.772912,42433.3%62.5%
47.06%171.483015,06125.0%66.7%
64.71%174.71,03315,694100.0%57.1%
47.06%175.31,04714,00828.6%60.0%
64.71%171.988714,95255.6%75.0%
35.29%175.787513,77344.4%25.0%
80.00%151.676815,07266.7%88.9%
53.33%153.584612,63555.6%50.0%
60.00%154.982612,00766.7%50.0%
40.00%155.894313,47160.0%30.0%
35.71%144.995312,45528.6%42.9%
64.29%141.985713,56162.5%66.7%
53.85%131.073712,74160.0%50.0%
75.00%124.61,02516,20975.0%75.0%
50.00%126.079311,62762.5%25.0%
58.33%121.390514,96766.7%55.6%
36.36%110.965710,58942.9%25.0%
45.45%111.775715,06833.3%50.0%
60.00%104.71,15414,93566.7%57.1%
50.00%104.189814,39033.3%57.1%
30.00%104.572610,45128.6%33.3%
40.00%104.586712,12633.3%50.0%
30.00%102.482413,65140.0%20.0%
44.44%91.573415,27450.0%40.0%
55.56%95.685813,18566.7%50.0%
50.00%87.399915,07233.3%60.0%
25.00%85.71,09615,94225.0%25.0%
62.50%84.11,08014,91033.3%80.0%
50.00%85.994412,26575.0%25.0%
57.14%74.482113,09466.7%50.0%
57.14%72.164310,51375.0%33.3%
42.86%74.988510,7300.0%75.0%
14.29%74.31,06915,3040.0%20.0%
71.43%75.859911,52466.7%75.0%
42.86%74.771412,2530.0%100.0%
28.57%73.31,01616,4820.0%33.3%
33.33%63.26266,36040.0%0.0%
33.33%64.973012,39425.0%50.0%
66.67%64.772115,0580.0%80.0%
50.00%65.087812,58350.0%50.0%
33.33%66.174912,3190.0%66.7%
66.67%66.67599,89450.0%100.0%
40.00%53.281413,4400.0%66.7%
40.00%51.373314,19550.0%33.3%
60.00%54.858612,158100.0%50.0%
20.00%54.978815,3690.0%25.0%
80.00%55.980913,15850.0%100.0%
60.00%54.91,00514,67450.0%66.7%

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Master Yi vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Ekko matchup with a 54.4% win rate compared to Ekko's 45.6%, a 8.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 57 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Master Yi with a 52.8% win rate versus 47.2%. Ekko 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 Ekko in the late game?

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

Master Yi wins the matchup against Ekko with a 54.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 8.8 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 57 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Ekko?

The best Master Yi build against Ekko includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 72.7% 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 Ekko?

The best Master Yi runes against Ekko use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Master Yi vs Ekko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Ekko?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 54.4% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Ekko?

When playing Master Yi against Ekko, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Ekko. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.