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

Master Yivs Ornn

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

Master Yi vs Ornn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Ornn wins with a 61.1% win rate (+22.2%) over Master Yi based on 36 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Ornn 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 Ornn 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
Ornn - 38.9% win rateOrnn(38.9%)
Master Yi - 38.9% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
38.9% WR
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Ornn vs Master Yi matchup - 61.1% win rate
Ornn
61.1% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Ornn Matchup?

Ornn wins the Master Yi vs Ornn matchup
Winner
Ornn
Matches: 36
38.9%
Win Rate
61.1%
5.6
CS / min
5.9
825
DMG / min
687
11,401
Gold / game
10,887
245
Heal / min
197
733
DMG Mitigated / min
1,772
0.1
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Master Yi vs Ornn Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Ornn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Ornn wins with a 61.1% win rate compared to Master Yi's 38.9%, giving Ornn a 22.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Ornn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Ornn reaches their power spikes, while Ornn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ornn leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ornn has a strong advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ornn overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Master Yi vs Ornn Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.6Master Yi
5.9Ornn
Master Yi and Ornn 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
825Master Yi
687Ornn
Master Yi heavily out-damages Ornn by 138 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ornn 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
11,401Master Yi
10,887Ornn
Master Yi earns 514 more gold per game than Ornn, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Master Yi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Master Yi
1.3Ornn
Ornn brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ornn 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
978Master Yi
1,969Ornn
Ornn vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 991 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ornn 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 Ornn

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ornn, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Ornn 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 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Ornn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Ornn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi50.0%
Ornn early game win rateOrnn50.0%
Late Game
Ornn
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi25.0%
Ornn late game win rateOrnn75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Master Yi and Ornn, with Master Yi holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Ornn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Ornn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Master Yi has the edge early, but Ornn gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Master Yi Runes Against Ornn

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs OrnnDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs OrnnSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs OrnnGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs OrnnTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Ornn
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs OrnnPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs OrnnTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Ornn
46.7% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Master Yi the best tools to compete against Ornn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Ornn - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ornn wins the Master Yi vs Ornn matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to Master Yi's 38.9%, a 22.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Ornn with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Ornn in the late game?

In the late game, Ornn takes over the Master Yi vs Ornn matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Ornn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Ornn matchup?

Ornn wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 61.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 22.2 percentage point advantage means Ornn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Ornn?

The best Master Yi build against Ornn includes Titanic Hydra, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Mercury's Treads. 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 Ornn?

The best Master Yi runes against Ornn use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.7% win rate in the Master Yi vs Ornn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Ornn?

No, Master Yi struggles against Ornn with only a 38.9% win rate. Ornn has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ornn's lead.

How do I play Master Yi against Ornn?

When playing Master Yi against Ornn, play cautiously and avoid Ornn's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ornn has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.