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

Master Yivs Aatrox

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Aatrox is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aatrox wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Master Yi based on 29 games. Aatrox wins the early laning phase while Master Yi 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 Aatrox 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.

Compare against an opponent
Aatrox - 48.3% win rateAatrox(48.3%)
Master Yi - 48.3% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
48.3% WR
VS
Aatrox vs Master Yi matchup - 51.7% win rate
Aatrox
51.7% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Aatrox Matchup?

Aatrox wins the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Aatrox
Matches: 29
48.3%
Win Rate
51.7%
2.6
CS / min
2.5
852
DMG / min
911
14,712
Gold / game
13,549
342
Heal / min
697
800
DMG Mitigated / min
1,225
0.2
CC / min
0.7
45.5%
Early Game WR
54.5%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Master Yi vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Master Yi's 48.3%, giving Aatrox a 3.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aatrox controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aatrox needs to press advantages before Master Yi reaches their power spikes, while Master Yi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aatrox leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Aatrox 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 Aatrox's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Master Yi vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Aatrox is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aatrox holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.6Master Yi
2.5Aatrox
Master Yi and Aatrox farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
852Master Yi
911Aatrox
Aatrox deals 59 more champion damage per minute than Master Yi. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Master Yi choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aatrox's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,712Master Yi
13,549Aatrox
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,164 more gold per game than Aatrox. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aatrox should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Master Yi
0.7Aatrox
Aatrox provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Aatrox coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,142Master Yi
1,923Aatrox
Aatrox vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 780 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aatrox 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 Aatrox

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Aatrox are Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Guinsoo's Rageblade. This combination gives Master Yi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Master Yi the best chance to compete against Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aatrox
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi45.5%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox54.5%
Late Game
Master Yi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi50.0%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox50.0%

Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Aatrox can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Master Yi at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Aatrox. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Aatrox has the edge early, but Master Yi gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Master Yi Runes Against Aatrox

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs AatroxDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs AatroxSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs AatroxGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs AatroxUltimate Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Aatrox
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Triumph - best Master Yi rune vs AatroxLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs Aatrox
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Master Yi the best tools to compete against Aatrox 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 Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Aatrox wins the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Master Yi's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Master Yi with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Aatrox 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 Aatrox in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup?

Aatrox wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Aatrox?

The best Master Yi build against Aatrox includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 40.0% 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 Aatrox?

The best Master Yi runes against Aatrox use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Aatrox?

No, Master Yi struggles against Aatrox with only a 48.3% win rate. Aatrox has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aatrox's lead.

How do I play Master Yi against Aatrox?

When playing Master Yi against Aatrox, play cautiously and avoid Aatrox's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Aatrox in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.