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

Master Yivs Nautilus

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

Master Yi vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Master Yi wins with a 70.6% win rate (+41.2%) over Nautilus based on 17 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 Nautilus 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 - 70.6% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
70.6% WR
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Nautilus vs Master Yi matchup - 29.4% win rate
Nautilus
29.4% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Nautilus Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Nautilus matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 17
70.6%
Win Rate
29.4%
1.5
CS / min
1.2
767
DMG / min
474
13,086
Gold / game
9,943
387
Heal / min
168
781
DMG Mitigated / min
1,500
0.2
CC / min
2.0
70.0%
Early Game WR
30.0%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Master Yi vs Nautilus Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 70.6% win rate compared to Nautilus's 29.4%, giving Master Yi a 41.2 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nautilus 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 Nautilus leads by 1.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Nautilus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nautilus 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 Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, 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
1.5Master Yi
1.2Nautilus
Master Yi and Nautilus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
767Master Yi
474Nautilus
Master Yi heavily out-damages Nautilus by 293 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nautilus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Master Yi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,086Master Yi
9,943Nautilus
Master Yi generates a commanding 3,143 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nautilus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Master Yi
2.0Nautilus
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 1.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Nautilus 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
1,168Master Yi
1,668Nautilus
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 501 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus 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 Nautilus

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Nautilus, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Nautilus 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nautilus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Nautilus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi70.0%
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus30.0%
Late Game
Master Yi
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi71.4%
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus28.6%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Nautilus. 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Nautilus. 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. Nautilus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Master Yi Runes Against Nautilus

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs NautilusDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs NautilusSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs NautilusGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs NautilusTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Nautilus
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs NautilusPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs NautilusTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Nautilus
60.0% WR

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


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 Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Nautilus matchup with a 70.6% win rate compared to Nautilus's 29.4%, a 41.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Nautilus with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. 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 Nautilus in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Nautilus matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Nautilus matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 70.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 41.2 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Nautilus?

The best Master Yi build against Nautilus includes Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Nautilus?

The best Master Yi runes against Nautilus use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Master Yi vs Nautilus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Nautilus?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Nautilus with a 70.6% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Nautilus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Nautilus?

When playing Master Yi against Nautilus, 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.