Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
5.1%

Master Yivs Evelynn

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Evelynn is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Master Yi wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Evelynn based on 54 games. Evelynn 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 Evelynn 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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Evelynn - 50.0% win rateEvelynn(50.0%)
Master Yi - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
50.0% WR
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Evelynn vs Master Yi matchup - 50.0% win rate
Evelynn
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Evelynn Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Evelynn matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 54
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.3
CS / min
0.7
737
DMG / min
809
13,584
Gold / game
12,536
366
Heal / min
390
704
DMG Mitigated / min
555
0.2
CC / min
0.5
42.3%
Early Game WR
57.7%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Master Yi vs Evelynn Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Evelynn matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 54 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Evelynn's 50.0%, giving Master Yi a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Evelynn controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Evelynn 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 Evelynn leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Evelynn's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Master Yi vs Evelynn Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.3Master Yi
0.7Evelynn
Master Yi edges out Evelynn by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Master Yi.
Damage
737Master Yi
809Evelynn
Evelynn deals 72 more champion damage per minute than Master Yi. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Master Yi choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Evelynn's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,584Master Yi
12,536Evelynn
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,048 more gold per game than Evelynn. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Evelynn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Master Yi
0.5Evelynn
Both Master Yi and Evelynn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,070Master Yi
945Evelynn
Master Yi heals and mitigates 125 more damage per minute than Evelynn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Master Yi to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Evelynn.

Best Master Yi Build Against Evelynn

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Evelynn, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Evelynn 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 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Evelynn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Evelynn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Evelynn
57.7%
+15.4% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi42.3%
Evelynn early game win rateEvelynn57.7%
Late Game
Master Yi
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi57.1%
Evelynn late game win rateEvelynn42.9%

Evelynn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.7% win rate — a 15.4 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Evelynn 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Evelynn. 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: Evelynn 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 Evelynn

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs EvelynnDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs EvelynnSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs EvelynnGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs EvelynnTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Evelynn
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs EvelynnPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs EvelynnTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Evelynn
58.3% WR

The Domination primary with Precision secondary combination helps Master Yi maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Evelynn.


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 Evelynn - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Evelynn matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Evelynn's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 54 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Evelynn has the advantage against Master Yi with a 57.7% win rate versus 42.3%. Evelynn 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 Evelynn in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Evelynn matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Evelynn matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Evelynn with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 54 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Evelynn?

The best Master Yi build against Evelynn includes Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Experimental Hexplate with Mercury's Treads. 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 Evelynn?

The best Master Yi runes against Evelynn use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.3% win rate in the Master Yi vs Evelynn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Evelynn?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Evelynn with a 50.0% win rate. Master Yi slightly edges out Evelynn in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Evelynn?

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