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

Master Yivs Pantheon

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

Master Yi vs Pantheon is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Master Yi wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Pantheon based on 32 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Pantheon 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 Pantheon 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.

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Pantheon - 50.0% win ratePantheon(50.0%)
Master Yi - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
50.0% WR
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Pantheon vs Master Yi matchup - 50.0% win rate
Pantheon
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Pantheon Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Pantheon matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 32
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.8
CS / min
1.4
746
DMG / min
705
13,431
Gold / game
12,152
364
Heal / min
388
807
DMG Mitigated / min
922
0.3
CC / min
0.8
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Master Yi vs Pantheon Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Pantheon matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Pantheon's 50.0%, giving Master Yi a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Pantheon outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Pantheon reaches their power spikes, while Pantheon should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Pantheon leads by 0.5s 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 Pantheon'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 Pantheon Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Pantheon, 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
1.8Master Yi
1.4Pantheon
Master Yi edges out Pantheon by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Master Yi.
Damage
746Master Yi
705Pantheon
Master Yi deals 41 more champion damage per minute than Pantheon. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Pantheon choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Master Yi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,431Master Yi
12,152Pantheon
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,279 more gold per game than Pantheon. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Pantheon should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Master Yi
0.8Pantheon
Pantheon provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Pantheon coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,171Master Yi
1,310Pantheon
Pantheon heals and mitigates 139 more damage per minute than Master Yi, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Pantheon to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Master Yi.

Best Master Yi Build Against Pantheon

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Pantheon, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Pantheon are Kraken Slayer, 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 has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Master Yi the best chance to compete against Pantheon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Pantheon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi57.1%
Pantheon early game win ratePantheon42.9%
Late Game
Pantheon
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi44.4%
Pantheon late game win ratePantheon55.6%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Pantheon. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Pantheon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Pantheon, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Master Yi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Pantheon reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Pantheon 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 Pantheon

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs PantheonDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs PantheonSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs PantheonSixth Sense - best Master Yi rune vs PantheonTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Pantheon
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs PantheonPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs PantheonCoup de Grace - best Master Yi rune vs Pantheon
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Precision 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 Pantheon.


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 Pantheon - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Pantheon matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Pantheon's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Pantheon with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Pantheon in the late game?

In the late game, Pantheon takes over the Master Yi vs Pantheon matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Pantheon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Pantheon matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Pantheon 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 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Pantheon?

The best Master Yi build against Pantheon includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 40.0% 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 Pantheon?

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

Does Master Yi counter Pantheon?

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

How do I play Master Yi against Pantheon?

When playing Master Yi against Pantheon, 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.