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

Master Yivs Sett

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

Master Yi vs Sett is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Sett wins with a 55.3% win rate (+10.5%) over Master Yi based on 38 games. Sett 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 Sett 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 - 44.7% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
44.7% WR
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Sett vs Master Yi matchup - 55.3% win rate
Sett
55.3% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Sett Matchup?

Sett wins the Master Yi vs Sett matchup
Winner
Sett
Matches: 38
44.7%
Win Rate
55.3%
4.6
CS / min
5.2
914
DMG / min
921
12,124
Gold / game
13,071
260
Heal / min
242
753
DMG Mitigated / min
1,344
0.1
CC / min
0.8
27.8%
Early Game WR
72.2%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Master Yi vs Sett Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Sett matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 38 recent matches analyzed, Sett wins with a 55.3% win rate compared to Master Yi's 44.7%, giving Sett a 10.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sett controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sett 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 Sett leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sett 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 Sett 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 Sett Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
4.6Master Yi
5.2Sett
Sett edges out Master Yi by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sett.
Damage
914Master Yi
921Sett
Damage output is virtually even between Master Yi and Sett, with only 7 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,124Master Yi
13,071Sett
Sett generates a commanding 947 more gold per game than Master Yi. This substantial economic advantage means Sett consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Master Yi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Master Yi
0.8Sett
Sett provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sett coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,013Master Yi
1,585Sett
Sett vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 572 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sett 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 Sett

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Sett, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Sett 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sett. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Sett matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sett
72.2%
+44.4% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi27.8%
Sett early game win rateSett72.2%
Late Game
Master Yi
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi60.0%
Sett late game win rateSett40.0%

Sett dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.2% win rate — a 44.4 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Sett 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Sett. 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: Sett 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 Sett

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs SettDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs SettSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs SettGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs SettUltimate Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Sett
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs SettPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs SettTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Sett
100.0% WR

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


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 Sett - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sett wins the Master Yi vs Sett matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to Master Yi's 44.7%, a 10.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 38 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Sett has the advantage against Master Yi with a 72.2% win rate versus 27.8%. Sett 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 Sett in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Sett matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Sett matchup?

Sett wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 55.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.5 percentage point advantage means Sett is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 38 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Sett?

The best Master Yi build against Sett includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade 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 Sett?

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

Does Master Yi counter Sett?

No, Master Yi struggles against Sett with only a 44.7% win rate. Sett has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sett's lead.

How do I play Master Yi against Sett?

When playing Master Yi against Sett, play cautiously and avoid Sett's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Sett in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.