Master Yi, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
52.1%
Pick Rate
4.6%
Ban Rate
28.9%

Master Yi Jungle Runes: Keystone & Shards

Master Yi S TierFighterAssassin
Patch
26.20
Games
6,033
Lane
Jungle
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 14, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Best Jungle Master Yi runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - Lethal Tempo from the Precision tree with Inspiration secondary (76.9% WR, 0.4% pick rate). Master Yi's optimal primary runes are Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand. Secondary tree: Cash Back, Cosmic Insight.

Master Yi performs best with Lethal Tempo as the keystone rune from the Precision tree. Master Yi's optimal primary runes are Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand. Master Yi's secondary rune tree is Inspiration with Cash Back, Cosmic Insight. This rune setup achieves a 76.92% win rate (+24.8% win rate difference) with a 0.4% pick rate across 26 Master Yi games.
76.9%Win Rate
+24.8%WR Diff
0.4%Pick Rate
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo

Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds, up to 6. At max stacks, deal [9 - 30 Melee || 6 - 24 Ranged] bonus adaptive damage On-Attack, increased by 1% per 1% Bonus Attack Speed.

TriumphTriumph

Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.



'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner

Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity

Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).

Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.

Last StandLast Stand

Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.

Cash BackCash Back

Get 7.5% Gold back when you purchase Legendary Items.

Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight

+18 Summoner Spell Haste
+10 Item Haste

This alternative Master Yi rune build uses Lethal Tempo as the keystone from the Precision tree. The primary runes are Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace. Master Yi's secondary rune tree is Inspiration with Cosmic Insight, Cash Back. This setup achieves a 71.43% win rate (+19.3% win rate difference) with a 0.6% pick rate across 35 games.
71.4%Win Rate
+19.3%WR Diff
0.6%Pick Rate
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo

Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds, up to 6. At max stacks, deal [9 - 30 Melee || 6 - 24 Ranged] bonus adaptive damage On-Attack, increased by 1% per 1% Bonus Attack Speed.

TriumphTriumph

Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.



'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner

Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity

Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).

Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.

Coup de GraceCoup de Grace

Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.

Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight

+18 Summoner Spell Haste
+10 Item Haste

Cash BackCash Back

Get 7.5% Gold back when you purchase Legendary Items.

These champions share at least 4 runes with Master Yi's recommended rune builds. use similar keystone and secondary runes, making them good alternatives if you enjoy Master Yi's playstyle or want to learn champions with familiar rune setups.Viego, Jax, Warwick, Volibear, Wukong and 5 others

Every Master Yi Jungle Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.20)

5,803 games

Master Yi Jungle runs Hail of Blades in 61% of games, with a 52.8% win rate. Precision is the usual secondary tree (59%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense).

Keystones

RunePlayersWin RateGames
Hail of BladesHail of BladesMost played61.1%52.8%3,547
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo37.4%51.1%2,168

Secondary trees

RunePlayersWin RateGames
PrecisionPrecisionMost played58.9%52.7%3,417
InspirationInspiration21.8%51.3%1,263
DominationDomination16.4%50.7%954
SorcerySorcery1.7%51.5%101
ResolveResolve1.2%44.8%67

Pick rate is the share of Master Yi games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.

Master Yi Minor Runes by Tree

Every minor rune Master Yi players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.

Precision

RunePlayersWin RateGames
Legend: AlacrityLegend: AlacrityMost played94.5%52.1%5,483
TriumphTriumph94.1%52.0%5,461
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace36.0%49.9%2,088
Last StandLast Stand3.8%52.5%223
Cut DownCut Down2.3%64.4%135
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline1.0%48.2%56

Domination

RunePlayersWin RateGames
Treasure HunterTreasure HunterMost played69.3%52.4%4,019
Sudden ImpactSudden Impact64.1%52.8%3,721
Grisly MementosGrisly Mementos61.1%52.2%3,545
Sixth SenseSixth Sense12.0%53.1%695
Ultimate HunterUltimate Hunter4.6%50.4%266
Relentless HunterRelentless Hunter3.8%53.7%218

Inspiration

RunePlayersWin RateGames
Cosmic InsightCosmic InsightMost played16.4%50.2%951
Magical FootwearMagical Footwear13.5%48.2%782
Cash BackCash Back8.0%56.4%463
Triple TonicTriple Tonic3.4%55.6%198
Jack Of All TradesJack Of All Trades2.0%53.4%118

Sorcery

RunePlayersWin RateGames
CelerityCelerityMost played1.1%54.7%64
Nimbus CloakNimbus Cloak0.9%56.0%50
Gathering StormGathering Storm0.7%52.5%40

Master Yi Stat Shards

Which stat shards Master Yi players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.

RunePlayersWin RateGames
Attack Speed (offense)Attack Speed (offense)Most played98.1%52.1%5,692
Adaptive Force (flex)Adaptive Force (flex)97.4%52.1%5,654
Health Scaling (defense)Health Scaling (defense)89.2%52.0%5,176
Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense)Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense)5.5%53.6%319
Health (defense)Health (defense)5.3%49.4%308
Move Speed (flex)Move Speed (flex)1.9%52.7%112
Adaptive Force (offense)Adaptive Force (offense)1.6%50.5%91
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Master Yi Runes FAQ - Patch 26.20

What is the best keystone for Master Yi Jungle?

Hail of Blades: Master Yi Jungle takes it in 61% of ranked games and wins 52.8% of 3,547 games. Alternatives: Lethal Tempo (37%, 51.1%).

What stat shards should Master Yi take?

Most Master Yi players take Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.

What are the best Master Yi runes in patch 26.20?

The best Master Yi runes in patch 26.20 use the Precision tree with Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Last Stand, and the Inspiration tree with Cash Back and Cosmic Insight. This rune setup achieves a 76.9% win rate with a 0.4% pick rate.

What is the win rate for Master Yi's best rune page?

Master Yi's best rune page has a 76.9% win rate in patch 26.20, which is +24.8% compared to Master Yi's average win rate. This rune setup has a 0.4% pick rate among Master Yi players.

What keystone should I use on Master Yi?

Lethal Tempo from the Precision tree is the best keystone rune for Master Yi in patch 26.20. This keystone synergizes well with Master Yi's kit and provides a 76.9% win rate.

What is Master Yi's primary rune tree?

Master Yi's primary rune tree is Precision. The optimal Precision runes for Master Yi are Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Last Stand, with Lethal Tempo being the keystone of choice.

What is Master Yi's secondary rune tree?

Master Yi's best secondary rune tree is Inspiration. The recommended Inspiration runes are Cash Back and Cosmic Insight, which complement Master Yi's Precision primary tree.

What are alternative rune setups for Master Yi?

An alternative Master Yi rune setup uses Lethal Tempo from the Precision tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.

How popular are Master Yi's runes?

Master Yi's top rune page has a 0.4% pick rate in patch 26.20. This indicates that 0.4% of Master Yi players use the Lethal Tempo setup with Precision and Inspiration trees.