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

Master Yivs Zyra

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

Master Yi vs Zyra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Zyra wins with a 61.3% win rate (+22.6%) over Master Yi based on 31 games. Zyra 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 Zyra 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 - 38.7% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
38.7% WR
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Zyra vs Master Yi matchup - 61.3% win rate
Zyra
61.3% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Zyra Matchup?

Zyra wins the Master Yi vs Zyra matchup
Winner
Zyra
Matches: 31
38.7%
Win Rate
61.3%
1.2
CS / min
1.4
758
DMG / min
777
14,080
Gold / game
13,029
402
Heal / min
201
844
DMG Mitigated / min
395
0.3
CC / min
1.2
30.8%
Early Game WR
69.2%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Master Yi vs Zyra Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Zyra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Zyra wins with a 61.3% win rate compared to Master Yi's 38.7%, giving Zyra a 22.6 percentage point advantage. Zyra 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 Zyra leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zyra 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 Zyra 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 Zyra Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.2Master Yi
1.4Zyra
Master Yi and Zyra 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
758Master Yi
777Zyra
Damage output is virtually even between Master Yi and Zyra, with only 18 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
14,080Master Yi
13,029Zyra
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,051 more gold per game than Zyra. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zyra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Master Yi
1.2Zyra
Zyra brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zyra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Master Yi should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,245Master Yi
596Zyra
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 649 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Master Yi Build Against Zyra

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Zyra, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Zyra 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zyra. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Zyra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zyra
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi30.8%
Zyra early game win rateZyra69.2%
Late Game
Zyra
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi44.4%
Zyra late game win rateZyra55.6%

Zyra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.2% win rate — a 38.5 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Zyra can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zyra 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 Zyra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zyra 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 Zyra

Domination rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs ZyraDomination
Hail of Blades - best Master Yi rune vs ZyraSudden Impact - best Master Yi rune vs ZyraGrisly Mementos - best Master Yi rune vs ZyraTreasure Hunter - best Master Yi rune vs Zyra
Precision rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs ZyraPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs ZyraTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Zyra
57.1% WR

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

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

Zyra wins the Master Yi vs Zyra matchup with a 61.3% win rate compared to Master Yi's 38.7%, a 22.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Zyra has the advantage against Master Yi with a 69.2% win rate versus 30.8%. Zyra 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 Zyra in the late game?

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

Who wins the Master Yi vs Zyra matchup?

Zyra wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 61.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 22.6 percentage point advantage means Zyra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Zyra?

The best Master Yi build against Zyra includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Zyra?

The best Master Yi runes against Zyra use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Master Yi vs Zyra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Zyra?

No, Master Yi struggles against Zyra with only a 38.7% win rate. Zyra has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zyra's lead.

How do I play Master Yi against Zyra?

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