Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
4.3%
Master Yivs Locke
Patch26.15
Matches1,741,960
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 22, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Master Yi vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.15. Master Yi wins with a 70.9% win rate (+41.8%) over Locke based on 55 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 Locke matchup.
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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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Master Yi
70.9% WR
VS
Locke
29.1% WR
Who Wins the Master Yi vs Locke Matchup?
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 55
70.9%
29.1%
1.4
1.5
836
659
14,557
13,303
374
524
808
697
0.3
0.4
61.1%
38.9%
75.7%
24.3%
Master Yi vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Master Yi vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 55 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 70.9% win rate compared to Locke's 29.1%, giving Master Yi a 41.8 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke 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 Locke leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
1.4Master Yi
1.5Locke
Master Yi and Locke 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
836Master Yi
659Locke
Master Yi heavily out-damages Locke by 177 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Locke 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
14,557Master Yi
13,303Locke
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,254 more gold per game than Locke. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Locke should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.3Master Yi
0.4Locke
Both Master Yi and Locke 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
1,182Master Yi
1,221Locke
Master Yi and Locke have comparable sustain profiles, with only 39 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.Best Master Yi Build Against Locke
Boots
Core Items
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Locke are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Infinity Edge. 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 Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Master Yi
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Master Yi61.1%
Locke38.9%♕
Late Game
Master Yi
75.7%
+51.4% advantage
Master Yi75.7%Locke24.3%Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.1% win rate — a 22.2 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Master Yi 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 75.7% win rate — 51.4 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Master Yi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Master Yi Runes Against Locke
Domination
Precision
77.3% WR
Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Master Yi to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.15. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.84% | 309 | 1.1 | 795 | 14,015 | 47.3% | 51.7% | |
| 50.95% | 210 | 1.2 | 803 | 13,990 | 52.2% | 50.0% | |
| 41.62% | 185 | 1.2 | 752 | 12,821 | 37.4% | 45.1% | |
| 51.20% | 166 | 1.3 | 782 | 14,481 | 53.6% | 49.5% | |
| 41.82% | 165 | 1.1 | 739 | 12,985 | 32.4% | 48.9% | |
| 47.53% | 162 | 1.6 | 728 | 13,093 | 40.0% | 54.0% | |
| 50.66% | 152 | 1.2 | 791 | 14,294 | 52.4% | 49.4% | |
| 49.63% | 135 | 1.2 | 698 | 13,048 | 48.4% | 50.7% | |
| 52.14% | 117 | 1.1 | 748 | 12,633 | 48.3% | 55.9% | |
| 56.52% | 115 | 1.3 | 853 | 14,836 | 67.3% | 48.5% | |
| 52.38% | 105 | 1.2 | 664 | 13,044 | 46.9% | 57.1% | |
| 39.60% | 101 | 1.2 | 719 | 12,534 | 42.9% | 35.6% | |
| 53.00% | 100 | 1.2 | 763 | 14,430 | 52.5% | 53.3% | |
| 39.58% | 96 | 1.2 | 686 | 13,811 | 35.0% | 42.9% | |
| 62.37% | 93 | 1.1 | 813 | 13,419 | 60.5% | 63.6% | |
| 45.65% | 92 | 1.1 | 722 | 13,048 | 53.9% | 39.6% | |
| 50.00% | 90 | 1.4 | 759 | 14,383 | 58.3% | 44.4% | |
| 51.90% | 79 | 1.3 | 833 | 14,422 | 52.9% | 51.1% | |
| 48.61% | 72 | 1.3 | 813 | 13,545 | 33.3% | 57.8% | |
| 55.88% | 68 | 1.1 | 793 | 13,019 | 63.4% | 44.4% | |
| 62.30% | 61 | 1.2 | 705 | 13,332 | 69.7% | 53.6% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 1.4 | 754 | 13,767 | 60.9% | 46.0% | |
| 59.65% | 57 | 1.4 | 823 | 14,992 | 65.4% | 54.8% | |
| 54.55% | 55 | 3.0 | 845 | 13,136 | 60.9% | 50.0% | |
| 70.91% | 55 | 1.4 | 836 | 14,557 | 61.1% | 75.7% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 1.0 | 784 | 14,171 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 1.9 | 750 | 12,890 | 36.8% | 53.3% | |
| 33.33% | 48 | 1.1 | 682 | 12,386 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 63.83% | 47 | 1.2 | 762 | 13,445 | 55.6% | 75.0% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 1.1 | 724 | 12,047 | 50.0% | 35.0% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 1.0 | 710 | 12,832 | 34.8% | 59.1% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 1.1 | 707 | 12,562 | 56.5% | 31.6% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 1.4 | 954 | 14,810 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 2.9 | 933 | 13,966 | 57.1% | 58.8% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 2.8 | 684 | 12,912 | 52.6% | 38.9% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 2.4 | 741 | 10,796 | 55.0% | 31.3% | |
| 65.63% | 32 | 1.3 | 790 | 14,525 | 66.7% | 65.2% | |
| 32.26% | 31 | 1.0 | 766 | 12,308 | 28.6% | 35.3% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 2.7 | 773 | 13,790 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 3.9 | 974 | 10,994 | 23.5% | 66.7% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 4.2 | 805 | 13,098 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 729 | 13,725 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 810 | 14,203 | 66.7% | 56.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 3.2 | 787 | 13,749 | 36.4% | 53.9% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.9 | 833 | 10,250 | 58.8% | 71.4% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.7 | 727 | 13,572 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 3.0 | 889 | 13,610 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 2.4 | 740 | 13,787 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.2 | 695 | 13,053 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 20.00% | 20 | 2.2 | 932 | 13,885 | 12.5% | 25.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 3.0 | 672 | 12,207 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.2 | 799 | 16,669 | 60.0% | 35.7% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 1.2 | 705 | 12,868 | 70.0% | 55.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 2.2 | 653 | 11,303 | 41.7% | 57.1% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.2 | 670 | 12,753 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.5 | 857 | 12,891 | 57.1% | 55.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.0 | 823 | 12,699 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.3 | 916 | 13,890 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 2.8 | 699 | 11,230 | 20.0% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.6 | 856 | 16,842 | 0.0% | 53.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 4.7 | 740 | 11,643 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 2.3 | 927 | 16,730 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.4 | 988 | 16,170 | 20.0% | 88.9% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.3 | 761 | 14,294 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.7 | 993 | 14,406 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.3 | 658 | 10,899 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.0 | 981 | 14,798 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.1 | 1,043 | 13,987 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 3.4 | 644 | 8,760 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.8 | 857 | 13,282 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.1 | 811 | 13,832 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 873 | 15,022 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.4 | 672 | 12,181 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.1 | 674 | 13,085 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 1,023 | 14,060 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 860 | 12,523 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.3 | 941 | 14,566 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.5 | 753 | 11,691 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.0 | 911 | 14,005 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 3.0 | 855 | 15,266 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 518 | 13,189 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 734 | 11,437 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 1,187 | 15,596 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.8 | 938 | 13,104 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 1,102 | 12,640 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.7 | 990 | 12,438 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 1,083 | 15,729 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,092 | 12,875 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,098 | 12,738 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 871 | 10,594 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 895 | 12,843 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
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Master Yi vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Master Yi do against Locke in League of Legends?
Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Locke matchup with a 70.9% win rate compared to Locke's 29.1%, a 41.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 55 recent ranked games in patch 26.15.
How does Master Yi do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Locke with a 61.1% win rate versus 38.9%. 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Locke matchup with a 75.7% win rate compared to 24.3%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Master Yi vs Locke matchup?
Master Yi wins the matchup against Locke with a 70.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.15. The 41.8 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 55 games analyzed.
What is the best Master Yi build against Locke?
The best Master Yi build against Locke includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Infinity Edge with Mercury's Treads. 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 Locke?
The best Master Yi runes against Locke use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 77.3% win rate in the Master Yi vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Master Yi counter Locke?
Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 70.9% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.15 data.
How do I play Master Yi against Locke?
When playing Master Yi against Locke, 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.
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