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

Master Yivs Aatrox

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

Master Yi vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aatrox wins with a 64.1% win rate (+28.2%) over Master Yi based on 39 games. Aatrox holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Master Yi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Master Yi vs Aatrox 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 - 35.9% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
35.9% WR
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Aatrox vs Master Yi matchup - 64.1% win rate
Aatrox
64.1% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Aatrox Matchup?

Aatrox wins the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Aatrox
Matches: 39
35.9%
Win Rate
64.1%
2.7
CS / min
2.6
842
DMG / min
793
12,907
Gold / game
12,927
355
Heal / min
676
885
DMG Mitigated / min
1,217
0.2
CC / min
0.7
29.4%
Early Game WR
70.6%
40.9%
Late Game WR
59.1%

Master Yi vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 64.1% win rate compared to Master Yi's 35.9%, giving Aatrox a 28.2 percentage point advantage. Aatrox dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. 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. Aatrox has a strong advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aatrox overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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 gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.7Master Yi
2.6Aatrox
Master Yi and Aatrox farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
842Master Yi
793Aatrox
Master Yi deals 49 more champion damage per minute than Aatrox. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Aatrox choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Master Yi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,907Master Yi
12,927Aatrox
Master Yi and Aatrox generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 20 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
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
1,241Master Yi
1,893Aatrox
Aatrox vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 652 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

Gluttonous 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, Death's Dance and Guinsoo's Rageblade. This combination gives Master Yi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path 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
70.6%
+41.2% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi29.4%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox70.6%
Late Game
Aatrox
59.1%
+18.2% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi40.9%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox59.1%

Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.6% win rate — a 41.2 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.

Aatrox is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.1% win rate — 18.2 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Aatrox, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Aatrox holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

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 AatroxTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Aatrox
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs AatroxTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Aatrox
40.0% 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 26.11. 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 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 64.1% win rate compared to Master Yi's 35.9%, a 28.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Master Yi with a 70.6% win rate versus 29.4%. 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, Aatrox takes over the Master Yi vs Aatrox matchup with a 59.1% win rate compared to 40.9%. Aatrox 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 64.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 28.2 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Aatrox?

The best Master Yi build against Aatrox includes Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 40.0% 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 35.9% 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. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aatrox has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.