Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
6.0%

Master Yivs Zac

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Zac is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Zac wins with a 50.5% win rate (+1.1%) over Master Yi based on 91 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Zac 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 Zac 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 - 49.5% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
49.5% WR
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Zac vs Master Yi matchup - 50.5% win rate
Zac
50.5% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Zac Matchup?

Zac wins the Master Yi vs Zac matchup
Winner
Zac
Matches: 91
49.5%
Win Rate
50.5%
1.3
CS / min
1.0
865
DMG / min
543
14,156
Gold / game
11,666
412
Heal / min
1,576
869
DMG Mitigated / min
1,520
0.3
CC / min
1.3
56.4%
Early Game WR
43.6%
44.2%
Late Game WR
55.8%

Master Yi vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Zac matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 91 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 50.5% win rate compared to Master Yi's 49.5%, giving Zac a 1.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Zac outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Zac reaches their power spikes, while Zac should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zac leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Zac is slightly favored, Master Yi can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Zac's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Master Yi vs Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Zac, 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
1.3Master Yi
1.0Zac
Master Yi and Zac farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
865Master Yi
543Zac
Master Yi heavily out-damages Zac by 321 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zac 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
14,156Master Yi
11,666Zac
Master Yi generates a commanding 2,490 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zac should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Master Yi
1.3Zac
Zac brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zac far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Master Yi should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,281Master Yi
3,096Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 1,815 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac 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 Zac

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
56.4%
+12.8% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi56.4%
Zac early game win rateZac43.6%
Late Game
Zac
55.8%
+11.5% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi44.2%
Zac late game win rateZac55.8%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.4% win rate — a 12.8 percentage point lead over Zac. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zac is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.8% win rate — 11.5 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Zac, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Master Yi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zac reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zac 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 Zac

Precision rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs ZacPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Master Yi rune vs ZacTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs ZacLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs ZacCoup de Grace - best Master Yi rune vs Zac
Inspiration rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs ZacInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Master Yi rune vs ZacMagical Footwear - best Master Yi rune vs Zac
59.1% 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 Zac.


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 Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Zac wins the Master Yi vs Zac matchup with a 50.5% win rate compared to Master Yi's 49.5%, a 1.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 91 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Zac with a 56.4% win rate versus 43.6%. 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 Zac in the late game?

In the late game, Zac takes over the Master Yi vs Zac matchup with a 55.8% win rate compared to 44.2%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Zac matchup?

Zac wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 50.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 1.1 percentage point advantage means Zac is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 91 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Zac?

The best Master Yi build against Zac includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Wit's End with Gluttonous 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 Zac?

The best Master Yi runes against Zac use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 59.1% win rate in the Master Yi vs Zac matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Zac?

No, Master Yi struggles against Zac with only a 49.5% win rate. Zac has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zac's lead.

How do I play Master Yi against Zac?

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