Master Yi the Wuju Bladesman
Master Yi has tempered his body and sharpened his mind, so that thought and action have become almost as one. Though he chooses to enter into violence only as a last resort, the grace and speed of his blade ensures resolution is always swift. As one of the last living practitioners of the Ionian art of Wuju, Yi has devoted his life to continuing the legacy of his people—scrutinizing potential new disciples with the Seven Lenses of Insight to identify the most worthy among them.
Double Strike
Every few consecutive basic attack, Master Yi strikes twice.
Alpha Strike
Master Yi teleports across the battlefield with blinding speed, dealing physical damage to multiple units in his path, while simultaneously becoming untargetable. Alpha Strike can critically strike and deals bonus physical damage to monsters. Basic attacks reduce Alpha Strike's cooldown.
Cost:- 50/
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- 70
Cooldown:- 20/
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- 18
Range:- 600
Meditate
Master Yi rejuvenates his body by focus of mind, restoring Health and taking reduced damage for a short time. In addition, Master Yi will gain stacks of Double Strike and pause the remaining duration on Wuju Style and Highlander for each second he channels.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 10
Range:- 20
Wuju Style
Grants bonus true damage on basic attacks.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 14
Range:- 20
Highlander
Master Yi moves with unparalleled agility, temporarily increasing his Move Speed and Attack Speed as well as making him immune to all slowing effects. While active, Champion kills or assists extend Highlander's duration. Passively reduces cooldown for his other abilities on a kill or assist.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 85
Range:- 1
- Fighter,
- Assassin
Patch 26.1 Master Yi Changes
Quick overview of Master Yi's optimal setup in League of Legends. Master Yi's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, using Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Master Yi performs well against Kindred, Talon, JarvanIV but struggles against Evelynn, Lillia, Amumu.
- Master Yi's Top Build
- Master Yi's Best Runes
- Master Yi's Top Matchups
- Master Yi's Counters
Master Yi's base statistics in League of Legends. Master Yi has 640 base health, 65 attack damage, 33 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Master Yi's stats is crucial for maximizing Master Yi's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Master Yi's stats against other champions to see how Master Yi ranks.
AP:0
AD:65(2.5 per level)
AS:0(2.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:251(42 per level)
Mana Regen:7(0.45 per level)
Health:640(105 per level)
Health Regen:7(0.65 per level)
Armor:33(4.2 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:355
Attack Range:175(175 per level)
Master Yi Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Master Yi Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 53.09% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 43.64% in 25 minute games. Understanding Master Yi Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Master Yi's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 10.5%, Late Game: 64.5%, Objective Control: 53.5%, Supportive Strength: 48.7%, Creep Farming: 26.7%, Damage: 38.4%. These percentile rankings show how Master Yi compares to other champions in each category.
Champions similar to Master Yi include Naafiri, Volibear, Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Master Yi in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Master Yi, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
Master Yi demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 7.8% decrease from Iron to Diamond tiers. This pattern suggests that Master Yi may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Master Yi achieves a 52.2% win rate, which gradually declines to 44.4% in Diamond. This trend often indicates that Master Yi's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (52.2%), Bronze (48.3%), Silver (48.7%), Gold (47.2%), Platinum (46.4%)) suggests that while Master Yi can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Master Yi's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Master Yi is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Master Yi, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Master Yi at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
When to Pick Master Yi
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Kindred and Talon
- Optimal rune setup achieves 70.6% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Evelynn (28.3% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Master Yi into favorable matchups like Kindred where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Inspiration rune setup for a $70.6% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Master Yi Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Master Yi in League of Legends?
Master Yi is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Master Yi ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Master Yi's win rate?
Master Yi has a 48.34% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Master Yi's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Master Yi?
Champions similar to Master Yi include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Master Yi in League of Legends.
How does Master Yi perform during different match durations?
Master Yi's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Master Yi's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Master Yi's performance at different game lengths.