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

Master Yivs Vladimir

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

Master Yi vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Vladimir wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Master Yi based on 11 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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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Vladimir - 45.5% win rateVladimir(45.5%)
Master Yi - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
45.5% WR
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Vladimir vs Master Yi matchup - 54.5% win rate
Vladimir
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Vladimir Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Master Yi vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 11
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
5.5
CS / min
6.8
917
DMG / min
1,039
12,996
Gold / game
14,577
306
Heal / min
1,233
837
DMG Mitigated / min
711
0.1
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Master Yi vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Master Yi's 45.5%, giving Vladimir a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Vladimir reaches their power spikes, while Vladimir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vladimir leads by 801 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.5Master Yi
6.8Vladimir
Vladimir significantly out-farms Master Yi by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Master Yi players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
917Master Yi
1,039Vladimir
Vladimir heavily out-damages Master Yi by 122 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Master Yi should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vladimir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,996Master Yi
14,577Vladimir
Vladimir generates a commanding 1,581 more gold per game than Master Yi. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir 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
0.1Vladimir
Both Master Yi and Vladimir 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
1,143Master Yi
1,944Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 801 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Vladimir are Blade of The Ruined King, Mortal Reminder and Fiendhunter Bolts. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vladimir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi50.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir50.0%
Late Game
Vladimir
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi44.4%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir55.6%

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

Vladimir 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 Vladimir, 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 Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs VladimirDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs VladimirSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs VladimirGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs VladimirRelentless Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Vladimir
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs VladimirTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Master Yi the best tools to compete against Vladimir 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 Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Vladimir wins the Master Yi vs Vladimir matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Master Yi's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

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

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

Who wins the Master Yi vs Vladimir matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Vladimir?

The best Master Yi build against Vladimir includes Blade of The Ruined King, Mortal Reminder, Fiendhunter Bolts 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 Vladimir?

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

Does Master Yi counter Vladimir?

No, Master Yi struggles against Vladimir with only a 45.5% win rate. Vladimir has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vladimir's lead.

How do I play Master Yi against Vladimir?

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