Master Yivs Locke
Master Yi vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Master Yi wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Locke based on 60 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.
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.
Who Wins the Master Yi vs Locke Matchup?
Master Yi vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Master Yi vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 60 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Locke's 41.7%, giving Master Yi a 16.7 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
Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Locke, 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.
Best Master Yi Build Against Locke
Gluttonous Greaves 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 Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance 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 66.7% win rate across 6 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
Master Yi57.7%
Locke42.3%Master Yi58.8%Locke41.2%Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.7% win rate — a 15.4 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 58.8% win rate — 17.6 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
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 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.45% | 77 | 1.1 | 742 | 12,432 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 56.58% | 76 | 1.2 | 763 | 13,608 | 58.1% | 55.6% | |
| 54.67% | 75 | 1.2 | 739 | 13,359 | 51.9% | 56.3% | |
| 56.34% | 71 | 1.0 | 719 | 12,538 | 65.7% | 47.2% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 1.2 | 775 | 13,156 | 58.6% | 43.6% | |
| 44.26% | 61 | 1.1 | 765 | 12,034 | 47.2% | 40.0% | |
| 58.33% | 60 | 1.3 | 824 | 13,796 | 57.7% | 58.8% | |
| 62.50% | 56 | 1.1 | 724 | 13,483 | 58.3% | 65.6% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 1.2 | 770 | 14,076 | 60.0% | 46.4% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 0.9 | 684 | 11,651 | 54.2% | 36.4% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 1.7 | 690 | 13,164 | 50.0% | 52.2% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 1.2 | 818 | 13,894 | 52.4% | 63.6% | |
| 35.71% | 42 | 1.0 | 682 | 12,387 | 27.8% | 41.7% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 1.3 | 790 | 13,622 | 57.1% | 40.7% | |
| 62.50% | 40 | 1.2 | 776 | 14,045 | 73.3% | 56.0% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 1.2 | 722 | 12,433 | 52.9% | 54.5% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 1.0 | 752 | 13,026 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 1.2 | 738 | 13,516 | 46.7% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 0.9 | 724 | 11,946 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.3 | 930 | 15,456 | 61.5% | 42.1% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 1.3 | 737 | 12,554 | 42.9% | 47.1% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.3 | 782 | 13,349 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 1.7 | 830 | 11,479 | 33.3% | 41.7% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.2 | 812 | 12,747 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 1.8 | 673 | 11,371 | 42.9% | 30.8% | |
| 75.00% | 24 | 1.2 | 729 | 13,023 | 69.2% | 81.8% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.3 | 701 | 11,396 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.0 | 734 | 12,700 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.9 | 804 | 12,285 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.3 | 762 | 14,828 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.4 | 811 | 13,760 | 60.0% | 30.0% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 679 | 12,968 | 83.3% | 37.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 741 | 13,821 | 75.0% | 41.7% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 668 | 13,194 | 28.6% | 46.1% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.8 | 779 | 14,441 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.6 | 868 | 13,763 | 28.6% | 45.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.4 | 731 | 11,959 | 30.0% | 100.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 0.9 | 645 | 11,685 | 40.0% | 85.7% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 1.0 | 618 | 12,412 | 40.0% | 11.1% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.8 | 700 | 12,229 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.2 | 795 | 14,123 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.8 | 1,351 | 13,781 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.6 | 785 | 12,093 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.8 | 510 | 9,483 | 62.5% | 0.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.5 | 964 | 13,234 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 853 | 15,488 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 690 | 12,398 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 489 | 11,831 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.1 | 951 | 13,007 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.5 | 697 | 12,815 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.7 | 616 | 11,180 | 16.7% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.4 | 596 | 12,678 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 591 | 11,404 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 1,105 | 12,624 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 751 | 10,696 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 952 | 17,293 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 621 | 13,744 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 792 | 15,851 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 640 | 11,624 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.4 | 721 | 11,740 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.7 | 767 | 14,038 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 778 | 12,608 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.4 | 526 | 10,813 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.2 | 777 | 14,744 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.9 | 1,095 | 16,176 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.3 | 775 | 10,945 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 841 | 13,861 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.8 | 714 | 11,791 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 738 | 14,064 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 912 | 15,303 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 782 | 14,282 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 764 | 12,774 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 709 | 13,161 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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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 58.3% win rate compared to Locke's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 60 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Master Yi do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Locke with a 57.7% win rate versus 42.3%. 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 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. 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 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 60 games analyzed.
What is the best Master Yi build against Locke?
The best Master Yi build against Locke includes Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 68.2% 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 58.3% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 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.