Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
5.1%

Master Yivs Ezreal

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Ezreal is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Ezreal wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Master Yi based on 5 games. Ezreal 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 Ezreal 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.

Compare against an opponent
Ezreal - 40.0% win rateEzreal(40.0%)
Master Yi - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
40.0% WR
VS
Ezreal vs Master Yi matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ezreal
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Ezreal Matchup?

Ezreal wins the Master Yi vs Ezreal matchup
Winner
Ezreal
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.0
CS / min
4.8
1,149
DMG / min
945
16,944
Gold / game
13,879
410
Heal / min
274
1,064
DMG Mitigated / min
448
0.1
CC / min
0.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Master Yi vs Ezreal Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Ezreal matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ezreal wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 40.0%, giving Ezreal a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ezreal controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ezreal 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 sustain, where Master Yi leads by 752 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ezreal 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 Ezreal 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 Ezreal Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Ezreal, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Master Yi
4.8Ezreal
Master Yi significantly out-farms Ezreal by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Master Yi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ezreal players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,149Master Yi
945Ezreal
Master Yi heavily out-damages Ezreal by 204 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ezreal 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
16,944Master Yi
13,879Ezreal
Master Yi generates a commanding 3,065 more gold per game than Ezreal. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ezreal should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Master Yi
0.1Ezreal
Both Master Yi and Ezreal provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,475Master Yi
723Ezreal
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Ezreal, healing and mitigating 752 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ezreal is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ezreal, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Master Yi Build Against Ezreal

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Ezreal, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Ezreal are Titanic Hydra, 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. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Ezreal matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ezreal
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi0.0%
Ezreal early game win rateEzreal100.0%
Late Game
Master Yi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi66.7%
Ezreal late game win rateEzreal33.3%

Ezreal dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Ezreal 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 Ezreal. 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: Ezreal 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 Ezreal

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs EzrealDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs EzrealSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs EzrealGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs EzrealTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Ezreal
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs EzrealPrecision
Cut Down - best Master Yi rune vs EzrealLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs Ezreal
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Master Yi the best tools to compete against Ezreal in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.20%2491.272713,20744.3%55.1%
47.58%2271.174212,34853.5%41.4%
39.01%2231.179413,45833.3%42.9%
47.78%2031.274013,72744.9%49.6%
48.47%1961.173113,11336.6%59.2%
55.91%1861.278013,01158.6%53.5%
49.43%1761.173612,98646.7%51.5%
51.63%1531.172313,68352.8%50.6%
46.05%1521.468012,97041.8%49.4%
48.98%1471.380913,05037.3%61.1%
45.24%1261.170913,38941.8%47.9%
47.37%1141.365712,43848.0%46.9%
47.75%1111.374213,31342.9%51.6%
54.63%1081.379713,98760.4%50.0%
44.66%1031.277213,62742.2%46.5%
47.52%1011.576513,02536.4%56.1%
52.00%1001.276813,14458.8%44.9%
57.14%981.386814,63752.3%61.1%
43.30%971.272013,00636.4%49.1%
60.92%871.071813,58757.1%64.4%
45.98%871.174713,16532.5%57.5%
40.23%871.275913,53040.6%40.0%
54.88%821.380113,43361.5%48.8%
49.37%791.176612,77552.6%46.3%
46.15%781.165812,10843.2%48.8%
39.74%782.296313,16845.2%36.2%
50.67%753.069413,70252.2%50.0%
56.16%731.473213,34860.0%52.6%
38.81%671.380514,37940.9%37.8%
34.43%611.166811,78120.6%51.9%
56.67%601.677413,08446.7%66.7%
64.41%591.288214,42469.2%60.6%
52.54%591.481813,40361.3%42.9%
41.18%513.183312,71831.6%46.9%
47.92%481.273713,35940.0%56.5%
37.50%481.382112,85637.9%36.8%
52.17%461.276214,44563.2%44.4%
43.48%465.594512,20954.2%31.8%
44.44%451.474613,40443.5%45.5%
51.11%451.776114,03561.5%46.9%
52.27%441.170213,10352.2%52.4%
27.91%432.468211,87328.6%27.3%
45.24%422.492013,79850.0%41.7%
50.00%423.184813,18653.3%48.1%
60.53%384.092112,65360.0%60.9%
56.76%371.582013,11156.3%57.1%
58.33%361.580012,57273.7%41.2%
45.71%351.867211,34652.2%33.3%
59.38%321.278213,54068.8%50.0%
41.94%312.588914,78833.3%44.0%
45.16%312.883313,69933.3%52.6%
40.00%303.381513,41237.5%40.9%
60.00%301.682114,46350.0%66.7%
50.00%281.690315,40940.0%55.6%
50.00%262.481612,42146.7%54.5%
36.00%251.573213,84827.3%42.9%
57.14%211.381413,66255.6%58.3%
52.38%213.488012,77333.3%66.7%
52.63%195.497711,84350.0%57.1%
55.56%185.387610,13755.6%55.6%
58.82%175.61,04013,44557.1%60.0%
68.75%175.998915,05085.7%55.6%
56.25%162.384715,53740.0%63.6%
37.50%165.684613,12437.5%37.5%
53.33%151.668111,74360.0%50.0%
53.33%154.580012,32550.0%55.6%
46.67%156.474311,81633.3%55.6%
57.14%141.793815,22183.3%37.5%
50.00%144.676412,11266.7%37.5%
42.86%143.973812,91614.3%71.4%
57.14%143.671712,13870.0%25.0%
42.86%141.859714,07866.7%25.0%
64.29%144.185812,66177.8%40.0%
23.08%134.76968,49727.3%0.0%
53.85%135.977312,45240.0%62.5%
69.23%135.980014,23480.0%62.5%
36.36%111.170914,608100.0%22.2%
27.27%115.293310,56025.0%33.3%
50.00%101.167712,70825.0%66.7%
70.00%101.680312,49371.4%66.7%
50.00%101.383014,39360.0%40.0%
55.56%92.265012,92260.0%50.0%
22.22%93.573011,20520.0%25.0%
44.44%94.285511,31450.0%40.0%
50.00%85.41,06914,547100.0%20.0%
62.50%84.272413,05375.0%50.0%
62.50%86.21,01811,63766.7%60.0%
25.00%84.382912,14625.0%25.0%
100.00%76.91,01216,592100.0%100.0%
57.14%75.881112,31450.0%66.7%
50.00%66.580310,35166.7%33.3%
50.00%66.094011,64150.0%50.0%
66.67%65.387415,007100.0%60.0%
66.67%63.999712,79975.0%50.0%
80.00%56.395913,838100.0%75.0%
80.00%55.297112,901100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.66098,56025.0%100.0%
80.00%53.11,02915,047100.0%75.0%
80.00%56.09106,84880.0%0.0%
80.00%55.997914,193100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.01,14916,9440.0%66.7%

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Master Yi vs Ezreal - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ezreal wins the Master Yi vs Ezreal matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

In the early game, Ezreal has the advantage against Master Yi with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ezreal 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 Ezreal in the late game?

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

Ezreal wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ezreal is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Ezreal?

The best Master Yi build against Ezreal includes Titanic Hydra, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Immortal Path. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Master Yi runes against Ezreal?

The best Master Yi runes against Ezreal use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Master Yi vs Ezreal matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Ezreal?

No, Master Yi struggles against Ezreal with only a 40.0% win rate. Ezreal has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ezreal's lead.

How do I play Master Yi against Ezreal?

When playing Master Yi against Ezreal, play cautiously and avoid Ezreal's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ezreal in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.