Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
5.1%

Master Yivs Rengar

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Rengar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Master Yi wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Rengar based on 34 games. Rengar wins the early laning phase while Master Yi 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 Rengar 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
50.0% WR
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Rengar vs Master Yi matchup - 50.0% win rate
Rengar
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Rengar Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Rengar matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 34
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
758
DMG / min
800
11,536
Gold / game
11,333
355
Heal / min
457
816
DMG Mitigated / min
594
0.2
CC / min
0.4
43.8%
Early Game WR
56.3%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Master Yi vs Rengar Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Rengar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Rengar's 50.0%, giving Master Yi a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rengar controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rengar needs to press advantages before Master Yi reaches their power spikes, while Master Yi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Rengar leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Rengar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Master Yi vs Rengar Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Master Yi
1.0Rengar
Master Yi and Rengar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
758Master Yi
800Rengar
Rengar deals 42 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 Rengar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,536Master Yi
11,333Rengar
Master Yi and Rengar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 203 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
0.4Rengar
Both Master Yi and Rengar 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
1,171Master Yi
1,052Rengar
Master Yi heals and mitigates 119 more damage per minute than Rengar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Master Yi to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Rengar.

Best Master Yi Build Against Rengar

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Rengar, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Rengar 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 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Rengar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Rengar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rengar
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi43.8%
Rengar early game win rateRengar56.3%
Late Game
Master Yi
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi55.6%
Rengar late game win rateRengar44.4%

Rengar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Rengar 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Rengar. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs RengarDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs RengarSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs RengarGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs RengarTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Rengar
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs RengarPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs RengarTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Rengar
61.5% WR

The Domination primary with Precision secondary combination helps Master Yi maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Rengar.


Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.87%1331.178713,33944.4%51.9%
52.73%1101.372712,57643.8%59.7%
42.99%1071.377312,84136.2%48.3%
40.00%901.665311,65647.6%33.3%
42.17%831.176611,58845.5%38.5%
41.33%751.269713,45537.5%43.1%
50.00%721.376212,86961.5%43.5%
58.82%680.970811,74754.5%62.9%
52.38%631.177513,00935.7%65.7%
33.90%591.077112,41937.5%31.4%
51.79%561.075412,91638.5%63.3%
47.92%481.983511,82042.1%51.7%
61.70%471.377312,61268.0%54.5%
57.45%471.078111,05655.2%61.1%
45.65%461.180914,43957.1%40.6%
47.83%461.063912,04236.8%55.6%
47.62%421.266312,08837.5%53.9%
58.54%411.590214,32046.1%64.3%
58.54%411.288712,66152.6%63.6%
51.22%411.688014,91950.0%51.5%
43.59%391.186111,64850.0%38.1%
53.85%391.276812,49750.0%56.0%
57.89%381.467412,37966.7%50.0%
50.00%341.075811,53643.8%55.6%
63.64%331.670212,75552.9%75.0%
51.52%331.170511,81152.9%50.0%
54.55%331.072713,01660.0%50.0%
54.84%311.380513,57350.0%57.9%
50.00%301.175413,77250.0%50.0%
53.57%281.779313,25350.0%56.3%
46.15%261.275812,12941.7%50.0%
70.83%241.184914,33580.0%68.4%
47.83%232.175312,81650.0%45.5%
31.82%221.372713,1450.0%46.7%
38.10%212.272210,24420.0%54.5%
60.00%201.175713,38842.9%69.2%
36.84%191.393013,60637.5%36.4%
64.71%171.072910,66250.0%85.7%
56.25%162.71,01913,10633.3%85.7%
43.75%161.255111,35544.4%42.9%
37.50%161.574611,22742.9%33.3%
46.67%151.378113,05850.0%44.4%
53.33%153.182311,66862.5%42.9%
71.43%140.76699,65462.5%83.3%
50.00%142.81,05512,15750.0%50.0%
38.46%134.777610,64628.6%50.0%
53.85%131.078613,66333.3%60.0%
38.46%131.077512,53640.0%37.5%
46.15%131.368911,57233.3%57.1%
63.64%111.966412,13280.0%50.0%
18.18%110.963511,10833.3%0.0%
36.36%110.974612,25350.0%28.6%
40.00%103.781512,69833.3%50.0%
60.00%104.89099,44157.1%66.7%
50.00%102.393314,14633.3%57.1%
50.00%103.87088,98733.3%75.0%
70.00%100.898712,28975.0%66.7%
30.00%102.51,00815,90350.0%25.0%
11.11%91.467111,7510.0%20.0%
55.56%93.484311,93640.0%75.0%
37.50%85.084311,4330.0%60.0%
50.00%86.786311,579100.0%20.0%
57.14%72.993014,8220.0%66.7%
28.57%72.51,08513,22333.3%25.0%
28.57%73.766510,1480.0%66.7%
50.00%63.358312,54650.0%50.0%
50.00%65.48529,609100.0%25.0%
16.67%64.36508,43525.0%0.0%
66.67%65.31,16011,95366.7%66.7%
83.33%61.077513,48275.0%100.0%
16.67%66.06189,1350.0%50.0%
50.00%63.686813,6460.0%75.0%
50.00%61.090216,959100.0%40.0%

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Master Yi vs Rengar - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Rengar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Rengar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Rengar has the advantage against Master Yi with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. Rengar 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 Rengar in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Rengar matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Rengar matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Rengar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Rengar?

The best Master Yi build against Rengar includes Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance, 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 Rengar?

The best Master Yi runes against Rengar use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.5% win rate in the Master Yi vs Rengar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Rengar?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Rengar with a 50.0% win rate. Master Yi slightly edges out Rengar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Rengar?

When playing Master Yi against Rengar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Rengar. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.