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

Master Yivs Kha'Zix

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

Master Yi vs Kha'Zix is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Master Yi wins with a 55.0% win rate (+10.0%) over Kha'Zix based on 80 games. Master Yi 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 Kha'Zix 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
Kha'Zix - 55.0% win rateKha'Zix(55.0%)
Master Yi - 55.0% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
55.0% WR
VS
Kha'Zix vs Master Yi matchup - 45.0% win rate
Kha'Zix
45.0% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Kha'Zix Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Kha'Zix matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 80
55.0%
Win Rate
45.0%
1.1
CS / min
0.8
731
DMG / min
774
13,364
Gold / game
13,815
364
Heal / min
405
799
DMG Mitigated / min
574
0.3
CC / min
0.2
55.3%
Early Game WR
44.7%
54.8%
Late Game WR
45.2%

Master Yi vs Kha'Zix Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Kha'Zix matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 80 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 55.0% win rate compared to Kha'Zix's 45.0%, giving Master Yi a 10.0 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kha'Zix players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Master Yi leads by 0.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Kha'Zix and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kha'Zix 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 Kha'Zix Laning Phase Breakdown

Master Yi wins the laning phase against Kha'Zix in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Master Yi
0.8Kha'Zix
Master Yi edges out Kha'Zix by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Master Yi.
Damage
731Master Yi
774Kha'Zix
Kha'Zix deals 42 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 Kha'Zix's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,364Master Yi
13,815Kha'Zix
Kha'Zix earns 451 more gold per game than Master Yi, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kha'Zix slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Master Yi
0.2Kha'Zix
Both Master Yi and Kha'Zix provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,163Master Yi
979Kha'Zix
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Kha'Zix, healing and mitigating 184 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kha'Zix is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kha'Zix, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Master Yi Build Against Kha'Zix

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kha'Zix, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Kha'Zix are Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance and Blade of The Ruined King. 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 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kha'Zix. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Kha'Zix matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
55.3%
+10.5% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi55.3%
Kha'Zix early game win rateKha'Zix44.7%
Late Game
Master Yi
54.8%
+9.5% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi54.8%
Kha'Zix late game win rateKha'Zix45.2%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.3% win rate — a 10.5 percentage point lead over Kha'Zix. This lopsided early game means Master Yi 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 54.8% win rate — 9.5 points above Kha'Zix. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Master Yi Runes Against Kha'Zix

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs Kha'ZixDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs Kha'ZixSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs Kha'ZixGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs Kha'ZixTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Kha'Zix
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs Kha'ZixPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs Kha'ZixTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Kha'Zix
62.5% WR

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


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 Kha'Zix - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Master Yi do against Kha'Zix in League of Legends?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Kha'Zix matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to Kha'Zix's 45.0%, a 10.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 80 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Master Yi do against Kha'Zix in the early game?

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Kha'Zix with a 55.3% win rate versus 44.7%. Master Yi 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 Kha'Zix in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Kha'Zix matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to 45.2%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Kha'Zix matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Kha'Zix with a 55.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 10.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 80 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Kha'Zix?

The best Master Yi build against Kha'Zix includes Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Kha'Zix?

The best Master Yi runes against Kha'Zix use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Master Yi vs Kha'Zix matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Kha'Zix?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Kha'Zix with a 55.0% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Kha'Zix in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Kha'Zix?

When playing Master Yi against Kha'Zix, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.