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

Master Yivs Hwei

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

Master Yi vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Master Yi wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Hwei based on 5 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 Hwei 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
Hwei - 80.0% win rateHwei(80.0%)
Master Yi - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
80.0% WR
VS
Hwei vs Master Yi matchup - 20.0% win rate
Hwei
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Hwei Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
5.2
CS / min
6.6
971
DMG / min
733
12,901
Gold / game
10,468
308
Heal / min
76
767
DMG Mitigated / min
289
0.1
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Master Yi vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 20.0%, giving Master Yi a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hwei 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 Hwei leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Hwei and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hwei 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 Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.2Master Yi
6.6Hwei
Hwei significantly out-farms Master Yi by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Hwei a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Master Yi players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
971Master Yi
733Hwei
Master Yi heavily out-damages Hwei by 238 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hwei 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
12,901Master Yi
10,468Hwei
Master Yi generates a commanding 2,432 more gold per game than Hwei. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hwei should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Master Yi
0.8Hwei
Hwei provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hwei coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,075Master Yi
365Hwei
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 710 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Master Yi Build Against Hwei

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Hwei are The Collector, Blade of The Ruined King and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi100.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei0.0%
Late Game
Master Yi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi50.0%
Hwei late game win rateHwei50.0%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Master Yi at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Hwei. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Master Yi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Hwei players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Master Yi Runes Against Hwei

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs HweiDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs HweiSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs HweiDeep Ward - best Master Yi rune vs HweiUltimate Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Hwei
Inspiration rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs HweiInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Master Yi rune vs HweiCash Back - best Master Yi rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

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


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%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Master Yi vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Hwei matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Hwei with a 100.0% 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 Hwei in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Hwei matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Hwei matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Hwei with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Hwei?

The best Master Yi build against Hwei includes The Collector, Blade of The Ruined King, Lord Dominik's Regards with Armored Advance. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Master Yi runes against Hwei?

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

Does Master Yi counter Hwei?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Hwei with a 80.0% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Hwei in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Hwei?

When playing Master Yi against Hwei, 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.