Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Master Yivs Brand

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Master Yi wins with a 53.5% win rate (+7.0%) over Brand based on 43 games. Brand 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 Brand 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.

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Brand - 53.5% win rateBrand(53.5%)
Master Yi - 53.5% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
53.5% WR
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Brand vs Master Yi matchup - 46.5% win rate
Brand
46.5% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Brand Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Brand matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 43
53.5%
Win Rate
46.5%
1.9
CS / min
2.1
886
DMG / min
879
14,653
Gold / game
12,831
356
Heal / min
283
826
DMG Mitigated / min
517
0.2
CC / min
1.0
46.1%
Early Game WR
53.9%
56.7%
Late Game WR
43.3%

Master Yi vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Brand's 46.5%, giving Master Yi a 7.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Brand controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Brand 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 Brand leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Brand and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Brand away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Master Yi vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.9Master Yi
2.1Brand
Master Yi and Brand farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
886Master Yi
879Brand
Damage output is virtually even between Master Yi and Brand, with only 7 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
14,653Master Yi
12,831Brand
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,823 more gold per game than Brand. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Brand should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Master Yi
1.0Brand
Brand brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Brand far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Master Yi should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,182Master Yi
800Brand
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 383 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Brand is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Brand, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Master Yi Build Against Brand

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Brand are Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Master Yi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Brand. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Brand matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Brand
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi46.1%
Brand early game win rateBrand53.9%
Late Game
Master Yi
56.7%
+13.3% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi56.7%
Brand late game win rateBrand43.3%

Brand dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Brand can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.7% win rate — 13.3 points above Brand. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Brand must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Master Yi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Master Yi survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Master Yi Runes Against Brand

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs BrandDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs BrandSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs BrandGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs BrandTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Brand
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs BrandPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs BrandTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Brand
50.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Master Yi to press their advantage against Brand, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.09%5531.277813,55753.6%46.6%
51.73%3481.385613,63846.9%56.8%
53.69%3391.281513,83350.4%56.1%
44.41%3051.974313,25843.7%45.1%
50.51%3001.478212,98047.9%52.9%
47.95%2931.376913,25944.8%50.3%
42.96%2911.372913,30345.0%41.5%
49.02%2581.274713,30356.1%43.9%
56.52%2541.371413,29752.5%60.3%
45.45%2531.271012,74645.6%45.3%
50.86%2342.095413,17155.3%46.6%
39.32%2071.373414,22132.4%43.0%
55.34%2072.181512,57359.0%50.6%
51.96%2051.379213,19549.0%54.7%
55.67%2041.279713,52457.1%54.3%
56.92%1951.282914,06953.0%59.8%
53.61%1951.385514,85755.1%52.6%
56.45%1891.476513,61852.2%60.6%
54.55%1771.382713,78948.2%60.4%
53.25%1541.275613,74850.7%55.7%
55.19%1541.380014,18152.7%57.5%
58.55%1531.283113,72462.7%55.3%
48.65%1502.876913,12849.2%48.2%
54.35%1391.374713,60246.5%60.0%
48.15%1372.579114,53644.2%50.6%
54.20%1311.282813,91154.4%54.0%
56.92%1311.181813,87547.2%63.6%
57.38%1241.576813,16155.9%58.7%
48.25%1141.881714,12746.8%49.3%
51.85%1103.385312,85854.4%50.0%
50.00%1091.183813,52740.4%60.8%
43.52%1081.271613,31346.1%41.1%
41.00%1013.784412,65639.5%42.1%
54.55%1001.683713,05251.0%58.3%
52.58%971.478413,85953.1%52.1%
53.61%972.288813,53151.2%55.6%
61.46%962.387813,62667.3%54.5%
51.61%951.479813,66145.2%56.9%
48.42%951.883514,24054.8%43.4%
57.61%931.782914,56158.3%57.1%
37.08%902.671812,69638.1%36.2%
48.86%881.386113,10848.7%49.0%
51.32%771.682212,88051.1%51.6%
57.14%771.581213,73647.1%65.1%
56.76%741.583313,18956.4%57.1%
49.30%722.574612,95644.4%54.3%
43.66%711.170512,70238.9%48.6%
71.43%701.587513,73748.5%91.9%
37.14%703.286113,11721.9%50.0%
45.31%655.590713,11117.6%55.3%
33.87%622.871612,08135.3%32.1%
56.67%604.889613,46547.8%62.2%
43.64%551.274113,92732.0%53.3%
59.26%541.278114,47348.0%69.0%
43.14%515.076811,90227.3%55.2%
50.00%471.376214,56041.2%55.2%
54.35%465.797413,78742.9%64.0%
66.67%452.481213,43372.2%63.0%
62.22%456.184712,84350.0%70.4%
48.89%453.892312,67055.0%44.0%
53.49%431.988614,65346.1%56.7%
51.28%394.096613,47062.5%43.5%
46.15%391.274812,57352.6%40.0%
56.41%392.079914,12250.0%61.9%
47.37%396.092713,25055.6%40.0%
68.42%381.984414,45271.4%66.7%
45.95%375.685213,84744.4%46.4%
34.29%365.172411,30416.7%43.5%
38.89%365.682511,40150.0%25.0%
45.45%334.580912,61744.4%46.7%
38.71%316.11,00513,74353.3%25.0%
55.17%291.472813,18460.0%50.0%
53.85%286.091813,44360.0%45.5%
50.00%283.174813,52733.3%62.5%
33.33%254.286111,86537.5%25.0%
60.00%251.368013,63650.0%66.7%
50.00%241.278311,55250.0%50.0%
34.78%241.870212,71457.1%25.0%
60.87%232.972513,25050.0%66.7%
40.91%225.781112,33150.0%35.7%
45.45%226.090612,03341.7%50.0%
47.62%215.31,08413,56328.6%57.1%
66.67%214.589413,73875.0%61.5%
50.00%206.694712,54654.5%44.4%
42.11%196.11,00412,12640.0%44.4%
63.16%196.684413,38555.6%70.0%
72.22%182.488514,21471.4%72.7%
38.89%185.372110,47242.9%36.4%
37.50%164.681713,24050.0%25.0%
33.33%151.355512,62312.5%57.1%
50.00%144.883612,32657.1%42.9%
53.85%134.191213,12057.1%50.0%
69.23%136.189312,98175.0%60.0%
53.85%136.076111,19666.7%25.0%
30.77%135.568012,32133.3%28.6%
46.15%135.793815,22825.0%55.6%
61.54%135.873612,49060.0%62.5%
46.15%135.51,01412,04350.0%42.9%
58.33%123.372212,80471.4%40.0%
50.00%122.070312,26171.4%20.0%
58.33%124.780312,15760.0%57.1%
54.55%113.695013,24266.7%50.0%
45.45%115.591712,99650.0%44.4%
63.64%115.691513,63560.0%66.7%
45.45%113.869611,98650.0%42.9%
54.55%114.91,16915,13850.0%60.0%
77.78%104.876911,42085.7%50.0%
50.00%104.868012,58750.0%50.0%
44.44%96.396812,14166.7%33.3%
77.78%96.089215,86350.0%85.7%
37.50%94.41,01211,30440.0%33.3%
37.50%84.58009,98040.0%33.3%
62.50%84.371910,66550.0%100.0%
75.00%84.41,14016,45750.0%83.3%
71.43%75.31,19317,0750.0%83.3%
57.14%72.278114,03850.0%60.0%
85.71%75.499414,259100.0%66.7%
57.14%75.575711,57550.0%66.7%
71.43%75.01,29317,00450.0%80.0%
57.14%73.979213,16866.7%50.0%
0.00%65.41,23816,4900.0%0.0%
33.33%66.11,04814,23550.0%0.0%
83.33%61.977711,627100.0%50.0%
0.00%64.590517,1970.0%0.0%
100.00%52.257410,864100.0%100.0%
40.00%53.076713,77250.0%33.3%
40.00%52.61,11015,05250.0%33.3%
80.00%55.61,10715,894100.0%50.0%
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Master Yi vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Brand matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Brand's 46.5%, a 7.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Brand has the advantage against Master Yi with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Brand 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 Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Brand matchup with a 56.7% win rate compared to 43.3%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Brand matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Brand with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 7.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Brand?

The best Master Yi build against Brand includes Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Experimental Hexplate with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Brand?

The best Master Yi runes against Brand use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Master Yi vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Brand?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Brand with a 53.5% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Brand in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Brand?

When playing Master Yi against Brand, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Brand. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.