Master Yivs Talon
Master Yi vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Master Yi wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Talon based on 19 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 Talon 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 Talon Matchup?
Master Yi vs Talon Matchup Summary
The Master Yi vs Talon matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Talon's 47.4%, giving Master Yi a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Talon players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Master Yi leads by 150 HP/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 Talon'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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown
Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Talon, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Master Yi Build Against Talon
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Talon are Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Wit's End. This combination gives Master Yi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Talon matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Master Yi50.0%
Talon50.0%Master Yi55.6%Talon44.4%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Master Yi and Talon, 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.
Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Talon. 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. Talon players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Master Yi Runes Against Talon
Domination
Precision
Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Master Yi to press their advantage against Talon, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.68% | 73 | 1.1 | 798 | 13,214 | 40.0% | 58.1% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 1.2 | 754 | 12,580 | 45.0% | 58.1% | |
| 37.50% | 40 | 1.5 | 660 | 11,764 | 40.9% | 33.3% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 1.1 | 734 | 14,148 | 45.5% | 38.5% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.7 | 635 | 11,740 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 1.0 | 706 | 11,133 | 42.9% | 23.1% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 1.0 | 710 | 12,392 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 1.1 | 746 | 12,968 | 40.0% | 31.6% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 1.1 | 848 | 14,216 | 54.5% | 64.7% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 0.9 | 689 | 11,203 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.2 | 769 | 12,816 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 2.3 | 849 | 13,359 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.3 | 672 | 12,126 | 60.0% | 61.5% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.4 | 934 | 14,072 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.2 | 895 | 10,927 | 46.1% | 44.4% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 0.9 | 698 | 13,917 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.3 | 681 | 11,635 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.8 | 863 | 15,276 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.1 | 838 | 13,012 | 70.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.2 | 590 | 11,134 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.1 | 689 | 10,480 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.2 | 587 | 11,922 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.9 | 799 | 12,756 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.1 | 815 | 12,429 | 42.9% | 70.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.1 | 703 | 13,764 | 71.4% | 44.4% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 749 | 11,065 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 601 | 9,763 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.2 | 738 | 12,848 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 753 | 13,571 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 1.4 | 641 | 12,028 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.9 | 681 | 13,428 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 729 | 9,889 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 720 | 13,544 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 775 | 9,715 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 834 | 14,178 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.9 | 735 | 12,031 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 711 | 11,820 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.2 | 1,064 | 13,346 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.0 | 1,161 | 13,280 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.9 | 748 | 9,149 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 579 | 13,059 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 0.9 | 568 | 10,613 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.1 | 1,154 | 12,233 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 928 | 13,185 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 757 | 11,313 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 877 | 13,341 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.1 | 751 | 10,360 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.6 | 652 | 5,103 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 823 | 14,779 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.3 | 1,018 | 17,070 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 1.4 | 642 | 9,935 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.4 | 790 | 10,461 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 923 | 15,589 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 725 | 10,356 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 509 | 12,458 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 476 | 9,367 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 599 | 10,359 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 899 | 16,729 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 4 | 0.9 | 800 | 13,351 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
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Master Yi vs Talon - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Master Yi do against Talon in League of Legends?
Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Talon matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Talon's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Master Yi do against Talon in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Talon 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 Talon in the late game?
In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Talon 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 Talon matchup?
Master Yi wins the matchup against Talon with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.
What is the best Master Yi build against Talon?
The best Master Yi build against Talon includes Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Wit's End with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Master Yi runes against Talon?
The best Master Yi runes against Talon use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 88.9% win rate in the Master Yi vs Talon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Master Yi counter Talon?
Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Talon with a 52.6% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Talon in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Master Yi against Talon?
When playing Master Yi against Talon, 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.