Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
5.2%

Master Yivs Sion

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches9,048,502
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Sion is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Master Yi wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Sion based on 8 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 Sion 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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Sion vs Master Yi matchup - 50.0% win rate
Sion
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Sion Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Sion matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
4.3
CS / min
4.7
1,126
DMG / min
881
16,346
Gold / game
14,557
379
Heal / min
354
865
DMG Mitigated / min
2,419
0.2
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Master Yi vs Sion Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Sion matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sion's 50.0%, giving Master Yi a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Master Yi holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Sion can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sion leads by 1.1s 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 Sion'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 Sion Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
4.3Master Yi
4.7Sion
Sion edges out Master Yi by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sion.
Damage
1,126Master Yi
881Sion
Master Yi heavily out-damages Sion by 245 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sion 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
16,346Master Yi
14,557Sion
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,789 more gold per game than Sion. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sion should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Master Yi
1.3Sion
Sion brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Sion 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
1,244Master Yi
2,773Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 1,529 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion 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 Sion

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Sion 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sion. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Sion matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi50.0%
Sion early game win rateSion50.0%
Late Game
Master Yi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi50.0%
Sion late game win rateSion50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Master Yi and Sion, with Master Yi holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Master Yi at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Sion. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Master Yi nor Sion has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Master Yi Runes Against Sion

Precision rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs SionPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Master Yi rune vs SionTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs SionLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs SionCoup de Grace - best Master Yi rune vs Sion
Inspiration rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs SionInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Master Yi rune vs SionCash Back - best Master Yi rune vs Sion
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration 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 Sion.


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.

Master Yi matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.09%1151.271012,66951.6%39.6%
56.64%1131.276413,59153.7%58.3%
62.73%1101.384013,42261.5%63.8%
48.15%1081.275913,04550.0%46.8%
54.72%1061.075312,97060.4%49.1%
50.96%1041.376913,02648.9%52.6%
46.34%821.173311,96547.2%44.8%
53.75%801.278713,88262.9%46.7%
39.74%781.173812,23146.1%33.3%
58.11%741.173413,38358.1%58.1%
52.86%701.569112,62648.4%56.4%
49.25%671.278313,81854.2%46.5%
53.03%661.481513,52747.1%59.4%
51.61%621.268512,86648.3%54.5%
60.66%611.375013,32160.0%61.1%
42.37%591.171012,92132.0%50.0%
49.06%530.973612,76148.0%50.0%
52.00%501.275413,13054.5%50.0%
46.00%501.374012,72545.5%46.4%
47.83%461.492115,53758.8%41.4%
50.00%461.178812,55650.0%50.0%
46.51%431.579512,25456.5%35.0%
45.24%421.872112,03047.8%42.1%
52.38%420.968111,89744.0%64.7%
58.54%411.279813,61759.1%57.9%
67.57%371.171312,36263.6%73.3%
50.00%361.065311,97742.1%58.8%
58.33%361.069213,21376.5%42.1%
60.61%331.375113,51764.7%56.3%
56.25%321.377713,46460.0%52.9%
59.38%321.884415,23075.0%54.2%
40.00%302.277212,86841.7%38.9%
50.00%300.964913,03141.7%55.6%
53.33%301.080314,10260.0%50.0%
63.33%300.972212,86453.3%73.3%
51.72%291.469011,91457.9%40.0%
47.83%231.785413,48737.5%53.3%
30.43%231.273013,74142.9%25.0%
68.18%221.179213,66966.7%69.2%
42.11%192.068712,71027.3%62.5%
57.89%191.674511,92233.3%100.0%
70.59%173.985712,56375.0%66.7%
56.25%162.61,21712,43950.0%66.7%
50.00%161.259911,59566.7%28.6%
40.00%151.177313,73914.3%62.5%
46.67%151.871012,66345.5%50.0%
71.43%141.683915,27966.7%75.0%
50.00%143.382212,76028.6%71.4%
64.29%140.975013,71240.0%77.8%
61.54%131.167911,71166.7%57.1%
53.85%135.894913,48571.4%33.3%
53.85%130.85179,05970.0%0.0%
61.54%131.870113,32840.0%75.0%
25.00%121.480511,89820.0%28.6%
58.33%125.41,09412,81966.7%50.0%
41.67%121.082613,96357.1%20.0%
75.00%124.382614,90571.4%80.0%
81.82%111.685214,49880.0%83.3%
40.00%102.089213,66660.0%20.0%
30.00%103.861911,60340.0%20.0%
60.00%101.468512,87780.0%40.0%
30.00%102.168911,85016.7%50.0%
66.67%91.572613,24475.0%60.0%
44.44%91.459612,67850.0%40.0%
66.67%96.17739,75950.0%100.0%
62.50%81.686716,31950.0%66.7%
50.00%81.179215,851100.0%42.9%
50.00%84.31,12616,34650.0%50.0%
50.00%83.386311,52060.0%33.3%
28.57%70.871812,13950.0%20.0%
66.67%60.974314,38650.0%100.0%
50.00%63.69948,75140.0%100.0%
50.00%63.81,10713,7720.0%100.0%
50.00%60.875314,3760.0%75.0%
50.00%64.485115,0430.0%75.0%
20.00%55.076412,7740.0%50.0%
40.00%54.185115,757100.0%25.0%
40.00%52.579710,8880.0%66.7%
20.00%55.460011,67050.0%0.0%

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Master Yi vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Sion matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sion's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Sion with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Sion in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Sion matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Sion matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Sion with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Sion?

The best Master Yi build against Sion includes Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King with Gluttonous 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 Sion?

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

Does Master Yi counter Sion?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Sion with a 50.0% win rate. Master Yi slightly edges out Sion in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Sion?

When playing Master Yi against Sion, 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.