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

Master YiPopular Build

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick

The patch 26.7 Master Yi most played build uses Boots of Swiftness, Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Experimental Hexplate, Blade of The Ruined King, Oracle Lens. This Master Yi build has a 4.27% pick rate and a 62.83% win rate in LoL patch 26.7. Alternatively, check out some of the other ranked Master Yi build choices below.

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Select a Master Yi Build

Best WR
Highest Win Rate Build
Core Build Items
  • Kraken Slayer - Master Yi Highest Win Rate Build core itemKraken Slayer
  • Death's Dance - Master Yi Highest Win Rate Build core itemDeath's Dance
  • Guinsoo's Rageblade - Master Yi Highest Win Rate Build core itemGuinsoo's Rageblade
62.8%Win Rate
+12.4%WR Diff
4.3%Pick Rate
Most Played
Most Popular Build
Core Build Items
  • Kraken Slayer - Master Yi Most Popular Build core itemKraken Slayer
  • Blade of The Ruined King - Master Yi Most Popular Build core itemBlade of The Ruined King
  • Guinsoo's Rageblade - Master Yi Most Popular Build core itemGuinsoo's Rageblade
58.1%Win Rate
+7.7%WR Diff
7.5%Pick Rate
Alternative Build 1
Core Build Items
  • Kraken Slayer - Master Yi Alternative Build 1 core itemKraken Slayer
  • Guinsoo's Rageblade - Master Yi Alternative Build 1 core itemGuinsoo's Rageblade
  • Experimental Hexplate - Master Yi Alternative Build 1 core itemExperimental Hexplate
60.6%Win Rate
+10.2%WR Diff
6.7%Pick Rate

Best Master Yi Build - Highest Win Rate Items

This Master Yi build focuses on physical damage and attack speed for sustained DPS. Build the core items first for your power spike, then adapt with situational items based on enemy team composition.

Full Build
58.10%Win Rate
+7.66%WR Diff
7.45%Pick Rate
1,666Build Matches

Master Yi build strength based on the items chosen in the build when compared to all builds across every champion. Strongest in: Magic Resistance. Lower in: Health.

The most popular starting items for Master Yi are Gustwalker Hatchling, Health Potion, Stealth Ward with a 53.6% win rate and 19.4% pick rate.

Gustwalker HatchlingGustwalker HatchlingHealth PotionHealth PotionStealth WardStealth Ward
53.6%Win Rate
19.4%Pick Rate
These are Master Yi's essential core items that you should build in nearly every game. Kraken Slayer (52.0% WR, +1.5% WR diff, 62.7% pick rate) provides 45 AD, 0.4% AS, 0.04% Speed. Blade of The Ruined King (51.8% WR, +1.4% WR diff, 54.4% pick rate) provides 0.1% LifeSteal, 40 AD, 0.25% AS. Guinsoo's Rageblade (53.9% WR, +3.5% WR diff, 58.9% pick rate) provides 30 AP, 30 AD, 0.25% AS. Rush these items first to reach your power spike and maximize your impact.
Top situational items for Master Yi include Wit's End, Death's Dance. These can be swapped out depending on the enemy composition and team needs.
The best boots for Master Yi are Boots of Swiftness. Adjust based on enemy team comp.
The recommended trinket for Master Yi is Oracle Lens for vision control and map awareness.

Combined statistics from all items in this Master Yi build.

  • Total movement speed Movement Speed:55
  • Total attack damage Attack Damage:175
  • Total attack speed Attack Speed:140%
  • Total movement speed Movement Speed:4%
  • Total lifesteal LifeSteal:10%
  • Total ability power Ability Power:30
  • Total magic resistance Magic Resistance:45
  • Total armor Armor:50
When facing Master Yi's top counters like Kindred, MonkeyKing, Lillia, consider adjusting your situational items to increase survivability and match their damage output. If counter champions are building high damage, prioritize magic resistance items against AP threats or health-stacking items for general survivability in your situational item slots to reduce burst damage and improve trading potential. Your core build provides strong damage output. Against tanky counter picks, consider penetration items or percentage-based damage from your situational options to maintain kill pressure. Adapt your final build slots with items like Wit's End or Death's Dance based on which counter champions you're facing and their itemization patterns. Monitor enemy builds and adjust accordingly for optimal Master Yi performance.

This Master Yi sustained physical damage dealer build is optimized for players looking to maximize their impact in League of Legends. With a 58.1% win rate across 1,666 matches, this build has proven highly effective in the current meta. The build's key strengths include exceptional physical damage output with 175 total attack damage from items, rapid attack speed for consistent DPS. This Master Yi build offers flexibility and works well in most team compositions, providing a balance of damage and utility. Consider the enemy team composition when finalizing your situational items to maximize Master Yi's effectiveness. However, be aware that this build low health pool requiring careful positioning and no built-in sustain for extended fights. With a total gold cost of 16,300, this Master Yi build scales into the late game. Focus on farming efficiently and reaching your Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade power spike before taking major fights. For optimal results with this Master Yi build, focus on proper itemization timing, positioning in teamfights, and adapting your situational items based on the specific challenges each game presents.

See Also

Master Yi OverviewMaster Yi RunesMaster Yi CountersAll Items