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

Master Yivs Zaahen

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

Master Yi vs Zaahen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zaahen wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Master Yi based on 52 games. Zaahen 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 Zaahen 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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Zaahen - 42.3% win rateZaahen(42.3%)
Master Yi - 42.3% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
42.3% WR
VS
Zaahen vs Master Yi matchup - 57.7% win rate
Zaahen
57.7% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Zaahen Matchup?

Zaahen wins the Master Yi vs Zaahen matchup
Winner
Zaahen
Matches: 52
42.3%
Win Rate
57.7%
1.7
CS / min
1.6
811
DMG / min
722
12,433
Gold / game
11,837
367
Heal / min
607
848
DMG Mitigated / min
1,244
0.2
CC / min
0.8
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Master Yi vs Zaahen Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Zaahen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 52 recent matches analyzed, Zaahen wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Master Yi's 42.3%, giving Zaahen a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Zaahen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi 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 Zaahen leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zaahen 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 Zaahen 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 Zaahen Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Zaahen, 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
1.7Master Yi
1.6Zaahen
Master Yi and Zaahen 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
811Master Yi
722Zaahen
Master Yi heavily out-damages Zaahen by 90 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zaahen 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
12,433Master Yi
11,837Zaahen
Master Yi earns 596 more gold per game than Zaahen, 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
0.8Zaahen
Zaahen provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zaahen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,215Master Yi
1,851Zaahen
Zaahen vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 635 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zaahen 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 Zaahen

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Zaahen, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Zaahen are Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Master Yi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 6 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Master Yi the best chance to compete against Zaahen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Zaahen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zaahen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi40.0%
Zaahen early game win rateZaahen60.0%
Late Game
Zaahen
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi44.4%
Zaahen late game win rateZaahen55.6%

Zaahen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Zaahen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zaahen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Zaahen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zaahen holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Master Yi Runes Against Zaahen

Precision rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs ZaahenPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Master Yi rune vs ZaahenTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs ZaahenLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs ZaahenCoup de Grace - best Master Yi rune vs Zaahen
Domination rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs ZaahenDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs ZaahenTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Zaahen
40.0% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Master Yi the best tools to compete against Zaahen in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Zaahen - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Zaahen wins the Master Yi vs Zaahen matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Master Yi's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 52 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Zaahen has the advantage against Master Yi with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Zaahen 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 Zaahen in the late game?

In the late game, Zaahen takes over the Master Yi vs Zaahen matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Zaahen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Zaahen matchup?

Zaahen wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Zaahen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 52 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Zaahen?

The best Master Yi build against Zaahen includes Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Experimental Hexplate with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Zaahen?

The best Master Yi runes against Zaahen use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Master Yi vs Zaahen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Zaahen?

No, Master Yi struggles against Zaahen with only a 42.3% win rate. Zaahen has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zaahen's lead.

How do I play Master Yi against Zaahen?

When playing Master Yi against Zaahen, play cautiously and avoid Zaahen's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Zaahen has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.