Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Master Yivs Gnar

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Gnar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Master Yi wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Gnar based on 10 games. Gnar 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 Gnar 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
Gnar - 50.0% win rateGnar(50.0%)
Master Yi - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
50.0% WR
VS
Gnar vs Master Yi matchup - 50.0% win rate
Gnar
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Gnar Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 10
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
4.1
CS / min
3.9
898
DMG / min
890
14,390
Gold / game
13,543
373
Heal / min
315
864
DMG Mitigated / min
1,153
0.2
CC / min
1.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Master Yi vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Gnar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 50.0%, giving Master Yi a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar 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 Gnar leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Gnar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Master Yi vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
4.1Master Yi
3.9Gnar
Master Yi and Gnar 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
898Master Yi
890Gnar
Damage output is virtually even between Master Yi and Gnar, with only 8 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
14,390Master Yi
13,543Gnar
Master Yi generates a commanding 848 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gnar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Master Yi
1.1Gnar
Gnar brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gnar 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
1,237Master Yi
1,467Gnar
Gnar vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 230 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar 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 Gnar

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Gnar are Titanic Hydra, 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi33.3%
Gnar early game win rateGnar66.7%
Late Game
Master Yi
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi57.1%
Gnar late game win rateGnar42.9%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Gnar 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Gnar. 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: Gnar 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 Gnar

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs GnarDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs GnarSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs GnarSixth Sense - best Master Yi rune vs GnarTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Gnar
Inspiration rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs GnarInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Master Yi rune vs GnarCosmic Insight - best Master Yi rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Master Yi maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Gnar.


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%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Master Yi vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Gnar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Master Yi with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Gnar 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 Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Gnar matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Gnar matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Gnar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Gnar?

The best Master Yi build against Gnar includes Titanic Hydra, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Gnar?

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

Does Master Yi counter Gnar?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 50.0% win rate. Master Yi slightly edges out Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Gnar?

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