
- Win Rate
- 52.1%
- Pick Rate
- 4.6%
- Ban Rate
- 28.9%
Master Yi Jungle Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 6,033
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 14, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Master Yi has tempered his body and sharpened his mind, so that thought and action have become almost as one. Though he chooses to enter into violence only as a last resort, the grace and speed of his blade ensures resolution is always swift. As one of the last living practitioners of the Ionian art of Wuju, Yi has devoted his life to continuing the legacy of his people—scrutinizing potential new disciples with the Seven Lenses of Insight to identify the most worthy among them.
Is Master Yi Good in Patch 26.20?
Yes — Master Yi is one of the strongest picks right now: S tier as Jungle in Patch 26.20. Master Yi's 52.1% win rate ranks #9 of 47 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #2. That is up 1.5 points from Patch 26.19. Master Yi is banned in 28.9% of games and present (picked or banned) in 39.1%.
- Tier
- S
- Win Rate
- 52.1%#9 of 47 Jungle
- Pick Rate
- 4.6%#2 of 47 Jungle
- Ban Rate
- 28.9%
- Win rate change
- +1.5vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Master Yi →
Master Yi Roles
Master Yi goes Jungle in 91% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Master Yi Changes
Quick overview of Master Yi's optimal setup in League of Legends. Master Yi's top build includes Gluttonous Greaves, Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, using Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Master Yi performs well against Lillia, Ekko, Nunu but struggles against MonkeyKing, Rammus, Warwick.
Master Yi Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Master Yi stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
Nothing stands out — close to average.
Weaknesses
- Crowd control: below 91% of champions
- CS: below 76% of champions
Master Yi ranks in the 64.8 percentile for early game strength, 81.5 percentile for late game scaling, 61.1 percentile for objective control, 31.0 percentile for support strength, 64.8 percentile for creep farming, and 72.2 percentile for damage output.
Master Yi demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 48.2% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Master Yi may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Master Yi achieves a 48.2% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Master Yi's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (48.2%), Bronze (49.4%), Silver (53.4%), Gold (49.5%), Platinum (53.7%)) suggests that while Master Yi can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Master Yi's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Master Yi is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Master Yi, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Master Yi at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Master Yi Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Master Yi matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

Master Yi Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Master Yi Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.33% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 46.43% in 25 minute games. Understanding Master Yi Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Master Yi Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Master Yi good in Patch 26.20?
Yes. Master Yi is S tier as Jungle in Patch 26.20 with a 52.1% win rate — one of the strongest picks of the patch. That win rate ranks #9 of 47 Jungle champions.
What lane is Master Yi played in?
Mostly Jungle (91% of ranked games), also Top (6%).
How often is Master Yi banned?
Master Yi is banned in 28.9% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 39.1%.
Which champions are similar to Master Yi?
Champions that play like Master Yi: Jax, Xin Zhao, Katarina.







