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

Master Yivs Talon

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Talon wins with a 60.6% win rate (+21.2%) over Master Yi based on 33 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Talon 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 Talon 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
Talon - 39.4% win rateTalon(39.4%)
Master Yi - 39.4% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
39.4% WR
VS
Talon vs Master Yi matchup - 60.6% win rate
Talon
60.6% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Talon Matchup?

Talon wins the Master Yi vs Talon matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 33
39.4%
Win Rate
60.6%
1.4
CS / min
1.2
787
DMG / min
799
14,042
Gold / game
14,223
372
Heal / min
378
820
DMG Mitigated / min
713
0.3
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
29.4%
Late Game WR
70.6%

Master Yi vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 33 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 60.6% win rate compared to Master Yi's 39.4%, giving Talon a 21.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Talon outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Talon reaches their power spikes, while Talon should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Master Yi leads by 0.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon 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 Talon 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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.4Master Yi
1.2Talon
Master Yi and Talon 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
787Master Yi
799Talon
Damage output is virtually even between Master Yi and Talon, with only 13 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
14,042Master Yi
14,223Talon
Master Yi and Talon generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 182 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Master Yi
0.3Talon
Both Master Yi and Talon provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,192Master Yi
1,091Talon
Master Yi heals and mitigates 101 more damage per minute than Talon, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Master Yi to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Talon.

Best Master Yi Build Against Talon

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Talon 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 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Talon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi50.0%
Talon early game win rateTalon50.0%
Late Game
Talon
70.6%
+41.2% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi29.4%
Talon late game win rateTalon70.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Master Yi and Talon, 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.

Talon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.6% win rate — 41.2 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Talon, 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 Talon 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 Talon

Precision rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs TalonPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Master Yi rune vs TalonTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs TalonLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs TalonCoup de Grace - best Master Yi rune vs Talon
Domination rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs TalonDomination
Sudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs TalonTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Talon
100.0% WR

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


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 Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Talon wins the Master Yi vs Talon matchup with a 60.6% win rate compared to Master Yi's 39.4%, a 21.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 33 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Talon 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 Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Talon takes over the Master Yi vs Talon matchup with a 70.6% win rate compared to 29.4%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Talon matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 60.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 21.2 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 33 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Talon?

The best Master Yi build against Talon includes Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 60.0% 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 Talon?

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

Does Master Yi counter Talon?

No, Master Yi struggles against Talon with only a 39.4% win rate. Talon has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Talon's lead.

How do I play Master Yi against Talon?

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