Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
6.1%

Master Yivs Warwick

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Warwick is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Master Yi wins with a 50.3% win rate (+0.7%) over Warwick based on 453 games. Warwick 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 Warwick 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 - 50.3% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
50.3% WR
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Warwick vs Master Yi matchup - 49.7% win rate
Warwick
49.7% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Warwick Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Warwick matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 453
50.3%
Win Rate
49.7%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
720
DMG / min
636
12,866
Gold / game
12,364
375
Heal / min
646
791
DMG Mitigated / min
1,196
0.2
CC / min
0.9
45.4%
Early Game WR
54.6%
54.5%
Late Game WR
45.5%

Master Yi vs Warwick Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Warwick matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 453 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 50.3% win rate compared to Warwick's 49.7%, giving Master Yi a 0.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Warwick controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Warwick 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 Warwick leads by 0.7s 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 Warwick'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 Warwick Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Warwick, 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
1.1Master Yi
1.0Warwick
Master Yi and Warwick farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
720Master Yi
636Warwick
Master Yi heavily out-damages Warwick by 85 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Warwick 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
12,866Master Yi
12,364Warwick
Master Yi earns 503 more gold per game than Warwick, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Master Yi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Master Yi
0.9Warwick
Warwick provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Warwick coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,166Master Yi
1,842Warwick
Warwick vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 676 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick 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 Warwick

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Warwick, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Warwick are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Kraken Slayer. 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 Warwick. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Warwick matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Warwick
54.6%
+9.2% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi45.4%
Warwick early game win rateWarwick54.6%
Late Game
Master Yi
54.5%
+8.9% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi54.5%
Warwick late game win rateWarwick45.5%

Warwick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.6% win rate — a 9.2 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Warwick 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 54.5% win rate — 8.9 points above Warwick. 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: Warwick 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 Warwick

Precision rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs WarwickPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Master Yi rune vs WarwickTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs WarwickLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs WarwickCoup de Grace - best Master Yi rune vs Warwick
Inspiration rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs WarwickInspiration
Cash Back - best Master Yi rune vs WarwickTriple Tonic - best Master Yi rune vs Warwick
52.4% 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 Warwick.


Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.33%4531.172012,86645.4%54.5%
52.36%4241.277913,32848.7%55.3%
50.99%4041.174313,23453.8%48.6%
50.89%3951.178613,38244.5%55.9%
44.79%3261.277613,13845.5%44.2%
50.62%3241.177013,17247.8%53.3%
51.97%3041.275713,37047.4%55.6%
50.00%3001.377413,19149.3%50.7%
39.77%2591.174113,12638.7%40.5%
49.21%2541.669412,41144.3%53.2%
49.40%2511.171113,52846.9%51.0%
50.80%2501.170213,21550.0%51.5%
46.55%2321.381913,31539.0%52.8%
42.15%2231.267113,40541.3%42.8%
44.23%2081.269313,16944.2%44.3%
50.00%1881.171813,26346.3%52.8%
49.69%1611.175913,28043.9%53.7%
38.67%1501.673912,32532.3%43.5%
49.66%1451.174513,24747.8%51.3%
45.77%1421.380213,06743.2%48.5%
45.71%1401.171113,26245.2%46.1%
55.40%1391.181013,63058.7%52.6%
55.80%1381.276713,26451.5%60.0%
50.74%1361.373113,18750.0%51.3%
62.20%1271.171712,43061.0%63.2%
56.45%1241.178914,03751.9%60.0%
50.83%1201.280313,64448.9%52.0%
46.43%1121.169213,06147.7%45.6%
53.33%1051.275212,51554.2%52.2%
46.74%922.972712,72229.4%56.9%
50.55%911.268913,51748.8%52.0%
49.45%911.386514,15656.4%44.2%
44.44%901.176012,98145.5%43.5%
56.63%832.971812,69851.5%60.0%
48.78%821.277913,61757.1%44.4%
55.00%801.975914,19132.1%67.3%
52.56%781.478613,64551.5%53.3%
48.72%783.179312,19742.5%55.3%
49.35%772.274612,55656.4%42.1%
51.35%742.589512,62152.8%50.0%
42.86%701.275412,71345.5%40.5%
44.93%691.179113,75243.8%46.0%
43.33%601.167512,43235.7%50.0%
47.27%552.983613,35730.4%59.4%
58.49%533.380912,47454.2%62.1%
57.69%521.982513,21542.3%73.1%
34.00%502.876812,82123.5%39.4%
70.00%501.179713,90082.3%63.6%
67.39%462.381213,80861.9%72.0%
47.83%461.152211,49045.0%50.0%
33.33%455.683013,66137.5%31.0%
57.78%451.375313,90856.3%58.6%
53.33%452.588310,99756.0%50.0%
43.18%442.895812,69421.1%60.0%
35.90%392.784212,90729.4%40.9%
44.74%384.691412,12427.8%60.0%
51.35%371.690314,20231.3%66.7%
37.14%351.167711,61733.3%42.9%
50.00%343.993913,02344.4%52.0%
40.63%322.477112,95237.5%43.8%
38.71%311.275814,08030.8%44.4%
51.72%292.591214,50041.7%58.8%
23.08%265.197012,07715.4%30.8%
46.15%262.176813,08533.3%57.1%
46.15%262.174412,59733.3%57.1%
52.00%254.079212,20450.0%53.9%
42.86%211.077812,46511.1%66.7%
52.38%211.974515,03366.7%46.7%
42.11%194.786912,59233.3%50.0%
57.89%191.866312,70570.0%44.4%
52.63%192.653211,54054.5%50.0%
63.16%191.479113,42450.0%77.8%
50.00%184.91,08612,06736.4%71.4%
55.56%181.866212,56563.6%42.9%
61.11%185.595612,593100.0%41.7%
27.78%185.277110,50633.3%16.7%
70.59%171.576713,08670.0%71.4%
70.59%174.883810,26680.0%57.1%
64.71%175.699014,36950.0%69.2%
58.82%174.21,04815,21580.0%50.0%
50.00%165.081512,12560.0%45.5%
66.67%151.782111,39042.9%87.5%
53.33%154.274713,19560.0%50.0%
64.29%144.084212,78666.7%62.5%
35.71%145.069411,7930.0%71.4%
84.62%135.194714,75875.0%88.9%
8.33%125.873910,03114.3%0.0%
58.33%122.41,00716,13633.3%66.7%
58.33%124.564910,56662.5%50.0%
45.45%113.473913,80266.7%37.5%
18.18%114.46479,02312.5%33.3%
45.45%116.086212,52425.0%57.1%
60.00%105.490312,30220.0%100.0%
60.00%106.098813,43050.0%66.7%
66.67%95.31,07415,55766.7%66.7%
77.78%93.972411,25066.7%83.3%
44.44%95.169113,30350.0%40.0%
50.00%85.31,13114,87650.0%50.0%
75.00%85.285812,44766.7%80.0%
50.00%85.593916,40633.3%60.0%
50.00%85.570914,6040.0%57.1%
85.71%73.890414,58380.0%100.0%
71.43%74.582411,58366.7%75.0%
57.14%73.591214,918100.0%25.0%
42.86%75.168411,10466.7%25.0%
42.86%76.076912,65460.0%0.0%
42.86%75.298211,59920.0%100.0%
33.33%65.784812,02033.3%33.3%
66.67%65.855711,19966.7%66.7%
60.00%54.970413,52850.0%66.7%
20.00%53.19468,82320.0%0.0%

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Master Yi vs Warwick - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Warwick matchup with a 50.3% win rate compared to Warwick's 49.7%, a 0.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 453 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Master Yi with a 54.6% win rate versus 45.4%. Warwick 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 Warwick in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Warwick matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Warwick matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Warwick with a 50.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.7 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 453 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Warwick?

The best Master Yi build against Warwick includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Kraken Slayer 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 Warwick?

The best Master Yi runes against Warwick use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.4% win rate in the Master Yi vs Warwick matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Warwick?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Warwick with a 50.3% win rate. Master Yi slightly edges out Warwick in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Warwick?

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