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

Master Yivs Jax

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

Master Yi vs Jax is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Jax wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.2%) over Master Yi based on 305 games. Jax 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 Jax 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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Jax - 44.4% win rateJax(44.4%)
Master Yi - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
44.4% WR
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Jax vs Master Yi matchup - 55.6% win rate
Jax
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Jax Matchup?

Jax wins the Master Yi vs Jax matchup
Winner
Jax
Matches: 305
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
1.9
CS / min
2.0
743
DMG / min
749
13,258
Gold / game
13,327
360
Heal / min
373
813
DMG Mitigated / min
981
0.2
CC / min
0.6
43.7%
Early Game WR
56.3%
45.1%
Late Game WR
54.9%

Master Yi vs Jax Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Jax matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 305 recent matches analyzed, Jax wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Master Yi's 44.4%, giving Jax a 11.2 percentage point advantage. Jax dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi 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 Jax leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jax 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 Jax 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 Jax Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.9Master Yi
2.0Jax
Master Yi and Jax farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
743Master Yi
749Jax
Damage output is virtually even between Master Yi and Jax, with only 6 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,258Master Yi
13,327Jax
Master Yi and Jax generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 69 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.2Master Yi
0.6Jax
Jax 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 Jax coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,173Master Yi
1,354Jax
Jax vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 181 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jax 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 Jax

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Jax, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Jax are Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Wit's End. This combination gives Master Yi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jax. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Jax matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jax
56.3%
+12.6% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi43.7%
Jax early game win rateJax56.3%
Late Game
Jax
54.9%
+9.8% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi45.1%
Jax late game win rateJax54.9%

Jax dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.6 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Jax can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jax is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.9% win rate — 9.8 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Jax, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Master Yi Runes Against Jax

Precision rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs JaxPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Master Yi rune vs JaxTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs JaxLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs JaxCoup de Grace - best Master Yi rune vs Jax
Inspiration rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs JaxInspiration
Cash Back - best Master Yi rune vs JaxTriple Tonic - best Master Yi rune vs Jax
57.9% WR

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


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 Jax - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jax wins the Master Yi vs Jax matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Master Yi's 44.4%, a 11.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 305 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Jax has the advantage against Master Yi with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.7%. Jax 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 Jax in the late game?

In the late game, Jax takes over the Master Yi vs Jax matchup with a 54.9% win rate compared to 45.1%. Jax scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Jax matchup?

Jax wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 11.2 percentage point advantage means Jax is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 305 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Jax?

The best Master Yi build against Jax includes Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Wit's End with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Jax?

The best Master Yi runes against Jax use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.9% win rate in the Master Yi vs Jax matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Jax?

No, Master Yi struggles against Jax with only a 44.4% win rate. Jax has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jax's lead.

How do I play Master Yi against Jax?

When playing Master Yi against Jax, play cautiously and avoid Jax's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Jax has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.