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

Master Yivs Mel

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Master Yi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Mel based on 6 games. Mel 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 Mel 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
Mel - 66.7% win rateMel(66.7%)
Master Yi - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
66.7% WR
VS
Mel vs Master Yi matchup - 33.3% win rate
Mel
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Mel Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Mel matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
4.7
CS / min
5.5
721
DMG / min
984
15,058
Gold / game
15,295
278
Heal / min
95
741
DMG Mitigated / min
505
0.1
CC / min
1.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Master Yi vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, giving Master Yi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mel controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mel 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 Mel leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Mel and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mel 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 Mel Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Mel is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Mel holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.7Master Yi
5.5Mel
Mel edges out Master Yi by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Mel.
Damage
721Master Yi
984Mel
Mel heavily out-damages Master Yi by 264 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Master Yi should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Mel's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,058Master Yi
15,295Mel
Master Yi and Mel generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 238 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Master Yi
1.3Mel
Mel brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Mel 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
1,019Master Yi
601Mel
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Mel, healing and mitigating 419 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Mel is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Mel, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Master Yi Build Against Mel

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Mel are The Collector, Blade of The Ruined King and Yun Tal Wildarrows. This combination gives Master Yi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Mel matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mel
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi0.0%
Mel early game win rateMel100.0%
Late Game
Master Yi
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi80.0%
Mel late game win rateMel20.0%

Mel dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Mel 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Mel. 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: Mel 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 Mel

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs MelDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs MelSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs MelGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs MelTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Mel
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs MelPrecision
Triumph - best Master Yi rune vs MelLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs Mel
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Master Yi to press their advantage against Mel, 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 Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Mel matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Master Yi with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Mel 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 Mel in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Mel matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Mel matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Mel with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Mel?

The best Master Yi build against Mel includes The Collector, Blade of The Ruined King, Yun Tal Wildarrows with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Master Yi runes against Mel?

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

Does Master Yi counter Mel?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 66.7% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Mel?

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