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

Master Yivs Sylas

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

Master Yi vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Master Yi wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Sylas based on 70 games. Sylas 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 Sylas 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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Sylas - 71.4% win rateSylas(71.4%)
Master Yi - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
71.4% WR
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Sylas vs Master Yi matchup - 28.6% win rate
Sylas
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Sylas Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 70
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
1.5
CS / min
1.1
875
DMG / min
702
13,737
Gold / game
11,823
380
Heal / min
467
828
DMG Mitigated / min
871
0.3
CC / min
0.7
48.5%
Early Game WR
51.5%
91.9%
Late Game WR
8.1%

Master Yi vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 70 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Sylas's 28.6%, giving Master Yi a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas 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 Sylas leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Sylas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, 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
1.1Sylas
Master Yi edges out Sylas by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Master Yi.
Damage
875Master Yi
702Sylas
Master Yi heavily out-damages Sylas by 173 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sylas 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
13,737Master Yi
11,823Sylas
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,914 more gold per game than Sylas. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sylas should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Master Yi
0.7Sylas
Sylas provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sylas coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,208Master Yi
1,338Sylas
Sylas heals and mitigates 130 more damage per minute than Master Yi, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Sylas 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 Sylas

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Sylas 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 Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sylas
51.5%
+3.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi48.5%
Sylas early game win rateSylas51.5%
Late Game
Master Yi
91.9%
+83.8% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi91.9%
Sylas late game win rateSylas8.1%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Sylas has a meaningful 51.5% win rate, outperforming Master Yi by 3.0 percentage points. Sylas players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 91.9% win rate — 83.8 points above Sylas. 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: Sylas 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 Sylas

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs SylasDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs SylasSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs SylasGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs SylasTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Sylas
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs SylasPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs SylasTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Sylas
84.6% WR

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


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 Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Sylas matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Sylas's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 70 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Master Yi with a 51.5% win rate versus 48.5%. Sylas 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 Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Sylas matchup with a 91.9% win rate compared to 8.1%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Sylas matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Sylas with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 70 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Sylas?

The best Master Yi build against Sylas 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 Sylas?

The best Master Yi runes against Sylas use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 84.6% win rate in the Master Yi vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Sylas?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 71.4% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Sylas?

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