Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
5.1%

Master Yivs Skarner

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Master Yi wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Skarner based on 24 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 Skarner 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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Skarner - 62.5% win rateSkarner(62.5%)
Master Yi - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
62.5% WR
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Skarner vs Master Yi matchup - 37.5% win rate
Skarner
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Skarner Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Skarner matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 24
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
1.2
CS / min
0.9
918
DMG / min
444
12,841
Gold / game
10,162
403
Heal / min
302
848
DMG Mitigated / min
1,758
0.3
CC / min
1.1
64.3%
Early Game WR
35.7%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Master Yi vs Skarner Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Skarner matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Skarner's 37.5%, giving Master Yi a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Skarner 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 Skarner leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Skarner and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Skarner 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 Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, 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
1.2Master Yi
0.9Skarner
Master Yi edges out Skarner by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Master Yi.
Damage
918Master Yi
444Skarner
Master Yi heavily out-damages Skarner by 474 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Skarner 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
12,841Master Yi
10,162Skarner
Master Yi generates a commanding 2,679 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Skarner should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Master Yi
1.1Skarner
Skarner provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Skarner coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,251Master Yi
2,060Skarner
Skarner vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 809 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner 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 Skarner

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Skarner are Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Guinsoo's Rageblade. 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 Skarner. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Skarner matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi64.3%
Skarner early game win rateSkarner35.7%
Late Game
Master Yi
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi60.0%
Skarner late game win rateSkarner40.0%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.3% win rate — a 28.6 percentage point lead over Skarner. 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Skarner. 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. Skarner players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Master Yi Runes Against Skarner

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs SkarnerDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs SkarnerSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs SkarnerGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs SkarnerRelentless Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Skarner
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs SkarnerPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs SkarnerTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Skarner
100.0% WR

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


Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.81%2671.281613,64950.0%49.6%
52.83%2121.274313,28249.1%57.1%
55.12%2051.184714,09353.2%56.8%
47.92%1921.271413,72147.6%48.1%
53.89%1801.382613,40852.9%54.8%
51.69%1781.181313,80045.5%57.8%
47.24%1631.277613,04945.1%48.9%
50.98%1531.273413,11351.4%50.6%
49.62%1311.468313,21349.1%50.0%
57.63%1181.41,01213,94751.9%62.5%
48.67%1131.179014,40156.9%41.9%
55.77%1041.791414,01752.3%58.3%
46.08%1021.169613,32153.5%40.7%
45.54%1011.175513,54638.2%49.3%
56.98%861.196113,91047.6%65.9%
60.47%861.179213,82361.9%59.1%
51.85%811.385614,39452.9%51.1%
55.00%801.173113,36455.3%54.8%
45.45%771.679413,71542.4%47.7%
62.16%741.386514,41956.3%66.7%
57.14%701.377314,18257.1%57.1%
39.13%692.778613,96313.6%51.1%
60.29%682.185812,45554.0%67.7%
58.73%631.287114,67948.4%68.8%
53.23%621.182013,34448.4%58.1%
51.72%581.482114,28640.0%60.6%
51.72%581.491814,88152.2%51.4%
57.89%571.281313,91148.1%66.7%
56.14%571.879314,00762.5%51.5%
54.39%571.373012,36847.2%66.7%
46.43%564.782211,26337.1%61.9%
60.00%551.984415,59962.5%59.0%
50.00%543.390013,24853.6%46.1%
50.00%541.373713,58442.3%57.1%
39.62%531.171913,34929.2%48.3%
61.54%521.784113,78661.5%61.5%
42.31%521.781112,43340.0%44.4%
50.00%501.370812,86745.2%57.9%
54.17%481.278414,05171.4%40.7%
44.44%451.780713,81536.4%52.2%
57.50%403.079612,16755.0%60.0%
48.72%390.969412,17544.4%52.4%
40.54%381.889314,28343.8%38.1%
62.16%371.483113,89857.1%65.2%
47.22%361.279612,83240.9%57.1%
45.71%351.578415,08442.9%47.6%
50.00%342.987713,19640.0%64.3%
39.39%331.478714,04250.0%29.4%
43.75%321.282014,30831.3%56.3%
50.00%321.874613,43157.1%44.4%
51.61%311.581013,83553.3%50.0%
48.28%292.685214,71245.5%50.0%
64.00%254.195214,05450.0%70.6%
62.50%241.291812,84164.3%60.0%
52.38%215.178711,90937.5%61.5%
57.14%212.696114,40630.0%81.8%
47.62%211.367812,29150.0%45.5%
63.16%191.778213,48245.5%87.5%
47.06%175.772912,42433.3%62.5%
47.06%171.483015,06125.0%66.7%
64.71%174.71,03315,694100.0%57.1%
47.06%175.31,04714,00828.6%60.0%
64.71%171.988714,95255.6%75.0%
35.29%175.787513,77344.4%25.0%
80.00%151.676815,07266.7%88.9%
53.33%153.584612,63555.6%50.0%
60.00%154.982612,00766.7%50.0%
40.00%155.894313,47160.0%30.0%
35.71%144.995312,45528.6%42.9%
64.29%141.985713,56162.5%66.7%
53.85%131.073712,74160.0%50.0%
75.00%124.61,02516,20975.0%75.0%
50.00%126.079311,62762.5%25.0%
58.33%121.390514,96766.7%55.6%
36.36%110.965710,58942.9%25.0%
45.45%111.775715,06833.3%50.0%
60.00%104.71,15414,93566.7%57.1%
50.00%104.189814,39033.3%57.1%
30.00%104.572610,45128.6%33.3%
40.00%104.586712,12633.3%50.0%
30.00%102.482413,65140.0%20.0%
44.44%91.573415,27450.0%40.0%
55.56%95.685813,18566.7%50.0%
50.00%87.399915,07233.3%60.0%
25.00%85.71,09615,94225.0%25.0%
62.50%84.11,08014,91033.3%80.0%
50.00%85.994412,26575.0%25.0%
57.14%74.482113,09466.7%50.0%
57.14%72.164310,51375.0%33.3%
42.86%74.988510,7300.0%75.0%
14.29%74.31,06915,3040.0%20.0%
71.43%75.859911,52466.7%75.0%
42.86%74.771412,2530.0%100.0%
28.57%73.31,01616,4820.0%33.3%
33.33%63.26266,36040.0%0.0%
33.33%64.973012,39425.0%50.0%
66.67%64.772115,0580.0%80.0%
50.00%65.087812,58350.0%50.0%
33.33%66.174912,3190.0%66.7%
66.67%66.67599,89450.0%100.0%
40.00%53.281413,4400.0%66.7%
40.00%51.373314,19550.0%33.3%
60.00%54.858612,158100.0%50.0%
20.00%54.978815,3690.0%25.0%
80.00%55.980913,15850.0%100.0%
60.00%54.91,00514,67450.0%66.7%

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Master Yi vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Skarner matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Skarner's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Skarner with a 64.3% win rate versus 35.7%. 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 Skarner in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Skarner matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Skarner matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Skarner with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Skarner?

The best Master Yi build against Skarner includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade 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 Skarner?

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

Does Master Yi counter Skarner?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Skarner with a 62.5% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Skarner in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Skarner?

When playing Master Yi against Skarner, 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.