Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
6.1%

Master Yivs Leona

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Leona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Master Yi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Leona based on 6 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Leona 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 Leona 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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Leona - 66.7% win rateLeona(66.7%)
Master Yi - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
66.7% WR
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Leona vs Master Yi matchup - 33.3% win rate
Leona
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Leona Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Leona matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.9
CS / min
1.0
927
DMG / min
491
11,137
Gold / game
8,771
259
Heal / min
230
741
DMG Mitigated / min
1,362
0.2
CC / min
2.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Master Yi vs Leona Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Leona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Leona's 33.3%, giving Master Yi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Leona outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Leona reaches their power spikes, while Leona should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Leona leads by 1.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Leona and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Leona 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 Leona Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.9Master Yi
1.0Leona
Master Yi significantly out-farms Leona by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Master Yi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Leona players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
927Master Yi
491Leona
Master Yi heavily out-damages Leona by 436 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Leona 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
11,137Master Yi
8,771Leona
Master Yi generates a commanding 2,366 more gold per game than Leona. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Leona should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Master Yi
2.0Leona
Leona brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 1.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Leona far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Master Yi should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,001Master Yi
1,592Leona
Leona vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 592 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona 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 Leona

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Leona, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Leona are Kraken Slayer, Titanic Hydra and Blade of The Ruined King. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Leona. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Leona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi100.0%
Leona early game win rateLeona0.0%
Late Game
Leona
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi33.3%
Leona late game win rateLeona66.7%

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

Leona is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Leona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Master Yi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Leona reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Leona 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 Leona

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs LeonaDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs LeonaSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs LeonaGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs LeonaTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Leona
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs LeonaPrecision
Triumph - best Master Yi rune vs LeonaLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs Leona
100.0% WR

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


Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.62%4051.175112,42750.8%50.5%
50.40%3771.278713,72056.1%46.7%
51.77%3671.280713,08350.9%52.4%
49.03%3611.174212,84844.9%52.2%
48.37%3371.276813,33753.5%43.9%
46.73%3061.280212,88646.9%46.5%
46.22%2511.267413,34848.0%45.0%
47.54%2441.271213,33846.7%48.2%
48.95%2391.374313,50849.1%48.8%
39.06%2331.271712,97538.2%39.7%
46.35%2331.669012,11043.2%49.2%
43.89%2211.268012,90442.1%45.6%
52.83%2121.384613,56849.5%55.5%
50.00%1921.778212,93943.7%55.2%
47.09%1721.173312,97148.8%45.5%
41.91%1361.169813,19450.9%35.8%
52.99%1341.276713,03350.0%55.7%
47.37%1331.374113,08137.9%54.7%
50.76%1321.372412,87951.5%50.0%
54.69%1281.279813,96058.9%51.4%
56.80%1251.275212,91952.9%61.8%
58.56%1111.383113,07754.5%62.5%
60.19%1081.476313,66065.9%56.3%
48.15%1081.378012,66235.9%60.0%
52.94%1021.278713,01561.7%45.5%
47.52%1011.174513,18946.3%48.3%
52.00%1003.174712,68855.0%50.0%
48.45%971.278912,89547.7%49.1%
49.48%971.373913,73352.4%47.3%
55.91%931.175513,10556.0%55.8%
60.00%901.483113,47252.2%68.2%
60.67%891.180914,61759.3%61.3%
51.14%881.274314,66148.5%52.7%
46.67%750.966512,52838.2%53.7%
54.67%752.981812,74457.6%52.4%
58.57%701.481613,39346.9%68.4%
63.24%681.281913,62958.1%67.6%
50.75%671.576613,15751.9%50.0%
54.55%663.079811,41256.8%51.7%
53.13%643.01,05412,58054.5%51.6%
49.18%611.076213,55145.8%51.4%
53.45%581.175312,65360.0%48.5%
37.93%582.570011,04642.9%30.4%
56.36%552.887813,08354.5%57.6%
45.45%553.687813,13736.0%53.3%
46.30%541.271713,80342.9%48.5%
68.52%545.41,07913,42270.8%66.7%
72.55%512.085414,23869.6%75.0%
58.00%502.679912,54959.1%57.1%
58.33%481.782013,51157.1%59.3%
41.03%394.677912,63442.9%40.0%
66.67%391.684012,48972.7%58.8%
48.72%392.982011,92347.4%50.0%
56.76%372.491211,67352.2%64.3%
61.11%362.188812,84657.1%63.6%
52.78%361.480014,55253.3%52.4%
41.18%342.41,00915,64527.3%47.8%
59.38%321.077014,01557.1%61.1%
53.33%301.779513,83360.0%46.7%
40.00%302.487913,94640.0%40.0%
33.33%274.578211,25937.5%27.3%
44.44%273.989312,07825.0%60.0%
53.85%261.383812,01860.0%45.5%
54.55%225.31,01014,67260.0%50.0%
59.09%221.170513,64150.0%66.7%
52.63%195.879711,81922.2%80.0%
11.11%184.876410,58520.0%0.0%
50.00%183.883613,38440.0%53.9%
55.56%183.691413,22875.0%40.0%
22.22%185.681012,51812.5%30.0%
61.11%186.696415,63875.0%57.1%
47.06%175.71,04614,05071.4%30.0%
41.18%175.57509,20936.4%50.0%
35.29%175.385811,23614.3%50.0%
31.25%166.078911,02844.4%14.3%
43.75%166.190613,26333.3%50.0%
37.50%163.378010,86540.0%33.3%
46.67%151.977613,40840.0%50.0%
40.00%151.468215,578100.0%25.0%
46.67%156.093712,03520.0%60.0%
50.00%145.688012,92355.6%40.0%
64.29%145.292313,18560.0%66.7%
42.86%141.875213,81460.0%33.3%
57.14%146.082211,31950.0%66.7%
38.46%132.992913,75920.0%50.0%
76.92%134.198515,232100.0%62.5%
66.67%121.895314,91550.0%83.3%
66.67%123.190716,5160.0%72.7%
33.33%122.31,10615,8730.0%44.4%
36.36%114.883810,36033.3%40.0%
81.82%112.875812,067100.0%66.7%
54.55%115.285712,75250.0%60.0%
60.00%104.685510,83433.3%71.4%
60.00%105.986414,32033.3%71.4%
40.00%106.57979,95437.5%50.0%
70.00%104.51,07412,62575.0%66.7%
55.56%96.41,21612,21460.0%50.0%
77.78%95.899714,85566.7%83.3%
55.56%95.397316,4180.0%71.4%
77.78%93.683914,11750.0%100.0%
50.00%85.491611,00550.0%50.0%
37.50%81.191412,79050.0%25.0%
37.50%85.796110,91240.0%33.3%
50.00%85.076812,60033.3%100.0%
57.14%71.981913,508100.0%40.0%
57.14%73.461912,550100.0%40.0%
57.14%75.193711,55466.7%0.0%
42.86%75.199115,4540.0%60.0%
71.43%75.71,19816,910100.0%50.0%
14.29%76.184011,27433.3%0.0%
66.67%61.992711,137100.0%33.3%
80.00%51.55759,37275.0%100.0%
40.00%55.682112,31950.0%33.3%
20.00%55.57449,63533.3%0.0%
80.00%55.91,21314,60266.7%100.0%

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Master Yi vs Leona - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Leona matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Leona's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Leona 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 Leona in the late game?

In the late game, Leona takes over the Master Yi vs Leona matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Leona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Leona matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Leona with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Leona?

The best Master Yi build against Leona includes Kraken Slayer, Titanic Hydra, Blade of The Ruined King 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 Leona?

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

Does Master Yi counter Leona?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Leona with a 66.7% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Leona in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Leona?

When playing Master Yi against Leona, 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.