Master Yivs Xerath
Master Yi vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Xerath wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Master Yi based on 8 games. Xerath holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Master Yi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Master Yi vs Xerath 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.
Xerath(37.5%)Who Wins the Master Yi vs Xerath Matchup?
Master Yi vs Xerath Matchup Summary
The Master Yi vs Xerath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Master Yi's 37.5%, giving Xerath a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Xerath dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xerath leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath 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 Xerath 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 Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown
Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Xerath holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Master Yi Build Against Xerath
Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Xerath, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Xerath are Titanic Hydra, 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Xerath. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Xerath matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Master Yi40.0%Xerath60.0%Master Yi33.3%Xerath66.7%Xerath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Xerath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Xerath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Xerath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Xerath holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Master Yi Runes Against Xerath
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Master Yi the best tools to compete against Xerath 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.09% | 553 | 1.2 | 778 | 13,557 | 53.6% | 46.6% | |
| 51.73% | 348 | 1.3 | 856 | 13,638 | 46.9% | 56.8% | |
| 53.69% | 339 | 1.2 | 815 | 13,833 | 50.4% | 56.1% | |
| 44.41% | 305 | 1.9 | 743 | 13,258 | 43.7% | 45.1% | |
| 50.51% | 300 | 1.4 | 782 | 12,980 | 47.9% | 52.9% | |
| 47.95% | 293 | 1.3 | 769 | 13,259 | 44.8% | 50.3% | |
| 42.96% | 291 | 1.3 | 729 | 13,303 | 45.0% | 41.5% | |
| 49.02% | 258 | 1.2 | 747 | 13,303 | 56.1% | 43.9% | |
| 56.52% | 254 | 1.3 | 714 | 13,297 | 52.5% | 60.3% | |
| 45.45% | 253 | 1.2 | 710 | 12,746 | 45.6% | 45.3% | |
| 50.86% | 234 | 2.0 | 954 | 13,171 | 55.3% | 46.6% | |
| 39.32% | 207 | 1.3 | 734 | 14,221 | 32.4% | 43.0% | |
| 55.34% | 207 | 2.1 | 815 | 12,573 | 59.0% | 50.6% | |
| 51.96% | 205 | 1.3 | 792 | 13,195 | 49.0% | 54.7% | |
| 55.67% | 204 | 1.2 | 797 | 13,524 | 57.1% | 54.3% | |
| 56.92% | 195 | 1.2 | 829 | 14,069 | 53.0% | 59.8% | |
| 53.61% | 195 | 1.3 | 855 | 14,857 | 55.1% | 52.6% | |
| 56.45% | 189 | 1.4 | 765 | 13,618 | 52.2% | 60.6% | |
| 54.55% | 177 | 1.3 | 827 | 13,789 | 48.2% | 60.4% | |
| 53.25% | 154 | 1.2 | 756 | 13,748 | 50.7% | 55.7% | |
| 55.19% | 154 | 1.3 | 800 | 14,181 | 52.7% | 57.5% | |
| 58.55% | 153 | 1.2 | 831 | 13,724 | 62.7% | 55.3% | |
| 48.65% | 150 | 2.8 | 769 | 13,128 | 49.2% | 48.2% | |
| 54.35% | 139 | 1.3 | 747 | 13,602 | 46.5% | 60.0% | |
| 48.15% | 137 | 2.5 | 791 | 14,536 | 44.2% | 50.6% | |
| 54.20% | 131 | 1.2 | 828 | 13,911 | 54.4% | 54.0% | |
| 56.92% | 131 | 1.1 | 818 | 13,875 | 47.2% | 63.6% | |
| 57.38% | 124 | 1.5 | 768 | 13,161 | 55.9% | 58.7% | |
| 48.25% | 114 | 1.8 | 817 | 14,127 | 46.8% | 49.3% | |
| 51.85% | 110 | 3.3 | 853 | 12,858 | 54.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 109 | 1.1 | 838 | 13,527 | 40.4% | 60.8% | |
| 43.52% | 108 | 1.2 | 716 | 13,313 | 46.1% | 41.1% | |
| 41.00% | 101 | 3.7 | 844 | 12,656 | 39.5% | 42.1% | |
| 54.55% | 100 | 1.6 | 837 | 13,052 | 51.0% | 58.3% | |
| 52.58% | 97 | 1.4 | 784 | 13,859 | 53.1% | 52.1% | |
| 53.61% | 97 | 2.2 | 888 | 13,531 | 51.2% | 55.6% | |
| 61.46% | 96 | 2.3 | 878 | 13,626 | 67.3% | 54.5% | |
| 51.61% | 95 | 1.4 | 798 | 13,661 | 45.2% | 56.9% | |
| 48.42% | 95 | 1.8 | 835 | 14,240 | 54.8% | 43.4% | |
| 57.61% | 93 | 1.7 | 829 | 14,561 | 58.3% | 57.1% | |
| 37.08% | 90 | 2.6 | 718 | 12,696 | 38.1% | 36.2% | |
| 48.86% | 88 | 1.3 | 861 | 13,108 | 48.7% | 49.0% | |
| 51.32% | 77 | 1.6 | 822 | 12,880 | 51.1% | 51.6% | |
| 57.14% | 77 | 1.5 | 812 | 13,736 | 47.1% | 65.1% | |
| 56.76% | 74 | 1.5 | 833 | 13,189 | 56.4% | 57.1% | |
| 49.30% | 72 | 2.5 | 746 | 12,956 | 44.4% | 54.3% | |
| 43.66% | 71 | 1.1 | 705 | 12,702 | 38.9% | 48.6% | |
| 71.43% | 70 | 1.5 | 875 | 13,737 | 48.5% | 91.9% | |
| 37.14% | 70 | 3.2 | 861 | 13,117 | 21.9% | 50.0% | |
| 45.31% | 65 | 5.5 | 907 | 13,111 | 17.6% | 55.3% | |
| 33.87% | 62 | 2.8 | 716 | 12,081 | 35.3% | 32.1% | |
| 56.67% | 60 | 4.8 | 896 | 13,465 | 47.8% | 62.2% | |
| 43.64% | 55 | 1.2 | 741 | 13,927 | 32.0% | 53.3% | |
| 59.26% | 54 | 1.2 | 781 | 14,473 | 48.0% | 69.0% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 5.0 | 768 | 11,902 | 27.3% | 55.2% | |
| 50.00% | 47 | 1.3 | 762 | 14,560 | 41.2% | 55.2% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 5.7 | 974 | 13,787 | 42.9% | 64.0% | |
| 66.67% | 45 | 2.4 | 812 | 13,433 | 72.2% | 63.0% | |
| 62.22% | 45 | 6.1 | 847 | 12,843 | 50.0% | 70.4% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 3.8 | 923 | 12,670 | 55.0% | 44.0% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 1.9 | 886 | 14,653 | 46.1% | 56.7% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 4.0 | 966 | 13,470 | 62.5% | 43.5% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 1.2 | 748 | 12,573 | 52.6% | 40.0% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 2.0 | 799 | 14,122 | 50.0% | 61.9% | |
| 47.37% | 39 | 6.0 | 927 | 13,250 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 68.42% | 38 | 1.9 | 844 | 14,452 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 5.6 | 852 | 13,847 | 44.4% | 46.4% | |
| 34.29% | 36 | 5.1 | 724 | 11,304 | 16.7% | 43.5% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 5.6 | 825 | 11,401 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 4.5 | 809 | 12,617 | 44.4% | 46.7% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 6.1 | 1,005 | 13,743 | 53.3% | 25.0% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.4 | 728 | 13,184 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 28 | 6.0 | 918 | 13,443 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 3.1 | 748 | 13,527 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 33.33% | 25 | 4.2 | 861 | 11,865 | 37.5% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 680 | 13,636 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.2 | 783 | 11,552 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 34.78% | 24 | 1.8 | 702 | 12,714 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 2.9 | 725 | 13,250 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 5.7 | 811 | 12,331 | 50.0% | 35.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.0 | 906 | 12,033 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.3 | 1,084 | 13,563 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 4.5 | 894 | 13,738 | 75.0% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 947 | 12,546 | 54.5% | 44.4% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.1 | 1,004 | 12,126 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.6 | 844 | 13,385 | 55.6% | 70.0% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 2.4 | 885 | 14,214 | 71.4% | 72.7% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.3 | 721 | 10,472 | 42.9% | 36.4% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 4.6 | 817 | 13,240 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.3 | 555 | 12,623 | 12.5% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 4.8 | 836 | 12,326 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.1 | 912 | 13,120 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.1 | 893 | 12,981 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.0 | 761 | 11,196 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.5 | 680 | 12,321 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.7 | 938 | 15,228 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.8 | 736 | 12,490 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.5 | 1,014 | 12,043 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 3.3 | 722 | 12,804 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.0 | 703 | 12,261 | 71.4% | 20.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 4.7 | 803 | 12,157 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.6 | 950 | 13,242 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.5 | 917 | 12,996 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.6 | 915 | 13,635 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.8 | 696 | 11,986 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.9 | 1,169 | 15,138 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 77.78% | 10 | 4.8 | 769 | 11,420 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 680 | 12,587 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.3 | 968 | 12,141 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.0 | 892 | 15,863 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 37.50% | 9 | 4.4 | 1,012 | 11,304 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.5 | 800 | 9,980 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.3 | 719 | 10,665 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 4.4 | 1,140 | 16,457 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.3 | 1,193 | 17,075 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.2 | 781 | 14,038 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.4 | 994 | 14,259 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 757 | 11,575 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.0 | 1,293 | 17,004 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.9 | 792 | 13,168 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 1,238 | 16,490 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 1,048 | 14,235 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.9 | 777 | 11,627 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 4.5 | 905 | 17,197 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 574 | 10,864 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 767 | 13,772 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 1,110 | 15,052 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 1,107 | 15,894 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Master Yi vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Master Yi do against Xerath in League of Legends?
Xerath wins the Master Yi vs Xerath matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Master Yi's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Master Yi do against Xerath in the early game?
In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Master Yi with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Xerath 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 Xerath in the late game?
In the late game, Xerath takes over the Master Yi vs Xerath matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Master Yi vs Xerath matchup?
Xerath wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Master Yi build against Xerath?
The best Master Yi build against Xerath includes Titanic Hydra, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 Xerath?
The best Master Yi runes against Xerath use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Master Yi vs Xerath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Master Yi counter Xerath?
No, Master Yi struggles against Xerath with only a 37.5% win rate. Xerath has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xerath's lead.
How do I play Master Yi against Xerath?
When playing Master Yi against Xerath, play cautiously and avoid Xerath's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xerath has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.