Master Yivs Xin Zhao
Master Yi vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Xin Zhao wins with a 56.4% win rate (+12.8%) over Master Yi based on 39 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao Matchup?
Master Yi vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary
The Master Yi vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 56.4% win rate compared to Master Yi's 43.6%, giving Xin Zhao a 12.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Xin Zhao reaches their power spikes, while Xin Zhao should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xin Zhao leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a strong advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Xin Zhao overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Master Yi vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown
Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xin Zhao holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Master Yi Build Against Xin Zhao
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Xin Zhao 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 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Xin Zhao matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Master Yi50.0%
Xin Zhao50.0%Master Yi38.1%Xin Zhao61.9%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Master Yi and Xin Zhao, 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.
Xin Zhao is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.9% win rate — 23.8 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Master Yi has the edge early, but Xin Zhao gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Master Yi Runes Against Xin Zhao
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Master Yi the best tools to compete against Xin Zhao in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.87% | 133 | 1.1 | 787 | 13,339 | 44.4% | 51.9% | |
| 52.73% | 110 | 1.3 | 727 | 12,576 | 43.8% | 59.7% | |
| 42.99% | 107 | 1.3 | 773 | 12,841 | 36.2% | 48.3% | |
| 40.00% | 90 | 1.6 | 653 | 11,656 | 47.6% | 33.3% | |
| 42.17% | 83 | 1.1 | 766 | 11,588 | 45.5% | 38.5% | |
| 41.33% | 75 | 1.2 | 697 | 13,455 | 37.5% | 43.1% | |
| 50.00% | 72 | 1.3 | 762 | 12,869 | 61.5% | 43.5% | |
| 58.82% | 68 | 0.9 | 708 | 11,747 | 54.5% | 62.9% | |
| 52.38% | 63 | 1.1 | 775 | 13,009 | 35.7% | 65.7% | |
| 33.90% | 59 | 1.0 | 771 | 12,419 | 37.5% | 31.4% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 1.0 | 754 | 12,916 | 38.5% | 63.3% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.9 | 835 | 11,820 | 42.1% | 51.7% | |
| 61.70% | 47 | 1.3 | 773 | 12,612 | 68.0% | 54.5% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 1.0 | 781 | 11,056 | 55.2% | 61.1% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 1.1 | 809 | 14,439 | 57.1% | 40.6% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 1.0 | 639 | 12,042 | 36.8% | 55.6% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 1.2 | 663 | 12,088 | 37.5% | 53.9% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 1.5 | 902 | 14,320 | 46.1% | 64.3% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 1.2 | 887 | 12,661 | 52.6% | 63.6% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 1.6 | 880 | 14,919 | 50.0% | 51.5% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 1.1 | 861 | 11,648 | 50.0% | 38.1% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 1.2 | 768 | 12,497 | 50.0% | 56.0% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 1.4 | 674 | 12,379 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 1.0 | 758 | 11,536 | 43.8% | 55.6% | |
| 63.64% | 33 | 1.6 | 702 | 12,755 | 52.9% | 75.0% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 1.1 | 705 | 11,811 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 1.0 | 727 | 13,016 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.3 | 805 | 13,573 | 50.0% | 57.9% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.1 | 754 | 13,772 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 1.7 | 793 | 13,253 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.2 | 758 | 12,129 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 1.1 | 849 | 14,335 | 80.0% | 68.4% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 2.1 | 753 | 12,816 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 1.3 | 727 | 13,145 | 0.0% | 46.7% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 2.2 | 722 | 10,244 | 20.0% | 54.5% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 757 | 13,388 | 42.9% | 69.2% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.3 | 930 | 13,606 | 37.5% | 36.4% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.0 | 729 | 10,662 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.7 | 1,019 | 13,106 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.2 | 551 | 11,355 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.5 | 746 | 11,227 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.3 | 781 | 13,058 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 3.1 | 823 | 11,668 | 62.5% | 42.9% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 0.7 | 669 | 9,654 | 62.5% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 2.8 | 1,055 | 12,157 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 4.7 | 776 | 10,646 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.0 | 786 | 13,663 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.0 | 775 | 12,536 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.3 | 689 | 11,572 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.9 | 664 | 12,132 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 0.9 | 635 | 11,108 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.9 | 746 | 12,253 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 3.7 | 815 | 12,698 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 909 | 9,441 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 933 | 14,146 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.8 | 708 | 8,987 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 987 | 12,289 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 2.5 | 1,008 | 15,903 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 1.4 | 671 | 11,751 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.4 | 843 | 11,936 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.0 | 843 | 11,433 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 863 | 11,579 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.9 | 930 | 14,822 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.5 | 1,085 | 13,223 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.7 | 665 | 10,148 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.3 | 583 | 12,546 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 852 | 9,609 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.3 | 650 | 8,435 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,160 | 11,953 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 775 | 13,482 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 618 | 9,135 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.6 | 868 | 13,646 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 902 | 16,959 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
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Master Yi vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Master Yi do against Xin Zhao in League of Legends?
Xin Zhao wins the Master Yi vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 56.4% win rate compared to Master Yi's 43.6%, a 12.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Master Yi do against Xin Zhao in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao in the late game?
In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Master Yi vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 61.9% win rate compared to 38.1%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Master Yi vs Xin Zhao matchup?
Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 56.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 12.8 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.
What is the best Master Yi build against Xin Zhao?
The best Master Yi build against Xin Zhao includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 60.0% 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 Xin Zhao?
The best Master Yi runes against Xin Zhao use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Master Yi vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Master Yi counter Xin Zhao?
No, Master Yi struggles against Xin Zhao with only a 43.6% win rate. Xin Zhao has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xin Zhao's lead.
How do I play Master Yi against Xin Zhao?
When playing Master Yi against Xin Zhao, play cautiously and avoid Xin Zhao's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xin Zhao has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.