Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
5.0%

Master Yivs Jayce

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Jayce is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jayce wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Master Yi based on 10 games. Jayce 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 Jayce 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
Jayce - 30.0% win rateJayce(30.0%)
Master Yi - 30.0% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
30.0% WR
VS
Jayce vs Master Yi matchup - 70.0% win rate
Jayce
70.0% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Jayce Matchup?

Jayce wins the Master Yi vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Jayce
Matches: 10
30.0%
Win Rate
70.0%
2.4
CS / min
2.1
824
DMG / min
900
13,651
Gold / game
13,679
379
Heal / min
258
814
DMG Mitigated / min
619
0.2
CC / min
0.6
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Master Yi vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Jayce matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Jayce wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 30.0%, giving Jayce a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Jayce 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 Jayce leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jayce 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 Jayce 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 Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
2.4Master Yi
2.1Jayce
Master Yi and Jayce farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
824Master Yi
900Jayce
Jayce deals 76 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 Jayce's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,651Master Yi
13,679Jayce
Master Yi and Jayce generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 28 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
0.6Jayce
Jayce provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jayce coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,194Master Yi
876Jayce
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Jayce, healing and mitigating 317 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jayce is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jayce, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Master Yi Build Against Jayce

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Jayce are Kraken Slayer, Titanic Hydra 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 Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jayce
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi40.0%
Jayce early game win rateJayce60.0%
Late Game
Jayce
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi20.0%
Jayce late game win rateJayce80.0%

Jayce dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Jayce can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jayce is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Jayce, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Jayce 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 Jayce

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs JayceDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs JayceSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs JayceGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs JayceTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Jayce
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs JaycePrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs JayceTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Jayce
100.0% WR

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


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 Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jayce wins the Master Yi vs Jayce matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Jayce has the advantage against Master Yi with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Jayce 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 Jayce in the late game?

In the late game, Jayce takes over the Master Yi vs Jayce matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Jayce scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Jayce matchup?

Jayce wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Jayce is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Jayce?

The best Master Yi build against Jayce includes Kraken Slayer, Titanic Hydra, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Master Yi runes against Jayce?

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

Does Master Yi counter Jayce?

No, Master Yi struggles against Jayce with only a 30.0% win rate. Jayce has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jayce's lead.

How do I play Master Yi against Jayce?

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