Mordekaiser - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Mordekaiservs Master Yi

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

Mordekaiser vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Master Yi wins with a 58.5% win rate (+17.0%) over Mordekaiser based on 53 games. Master Yi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mordekaiser vs Master Yi matchup.

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Mordekaiser Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Mordekaiser 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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Mordekaiser - 41.5% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
41.5% WR
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Master Yi vs Mordekaiser matchup - 58.5% win rate
Master Yi
58.5% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Mordekaiser vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 53
41.5%
Win Rate
58.5%
3.3
CS / min
3.3
735
DMG / min
809
12,234
Gold / game
12,474
422
Heal / min
316
1,348
DMG Mitigated / min
737
0.5
CC / min
0.2
45.8%
Early Game WR
54.2%
37.9%
Late Game WR
62.1%

Mordekaiser vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 53 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 58.5% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 41.5%, giving Master Yi a 17.0 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Mordekaiser players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Master Yi 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.

Mordekaiser vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
3.3Mordekaiser
3.3Master Yi
Mordekaiser and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
735Mordekaiser
809Master Yi
Master Yi deals 73 more champion damage per minute than Mordekaiser. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Mordekaiser choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Master Yi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,234Mordekaiser
12,474Master Yi
Mordekaiser and Master Yi generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 240 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Mordekaiser
0.2Master Yi
Mordekaiser provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Mordekaiser coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,770Mordekaiser
1,054Master Yi
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 716 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser Build Against Master Yi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Master Yi are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Liandry's Torment and Riftmaker. This combination gives Mordekaiser 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 Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser45.8%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi54.2%
Late Game
Master Yi
62.1%
+24.1% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser37.9%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi62.1%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.2% win rate — a 8.3 percentage point lead over Mordekaiser. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.1% win rate — 24.1 points above Mordekaiser. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Master Yi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Mordekaiser players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Mordekaiser Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs Master YiLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs Master YiLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Master Yi
Sorcery rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Mordekaiser rune vs Master YiTranscendence - best Mordekaiser rune vs Master Yi
37.5% WR

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


Mordekaiser matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Mordekaiser'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 Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Mordekaiser 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
51.94%2835.974711,84353.0%51.2%
48.54%2746.289012,14753.9%44.6%
46.62%2665.889311,50043.8%48.7%
52.47%2636.391112,16050.0%54.4%
48.10%2375.684111,33839.2%54.3%
49.76%2096.083611,40042.4%54.8%
56.68%1876.21,21411,90757.1%56.3%
47.67%1725.678911,72050.0%46.1%
57.65%1705.796911,80461.3%54.7%
52.07%1695.678611,35749.3%53.9%
42.24%1616.01,04111,87745.2%40.4%
49.35%1545.588611,45550.0%48.9%
44.83%1455.988210,90044.1%45.4%
47.14%1406.11,08511,68546.8%47.4%
44.27%1315.682612,07940.0%46.5%
53.08%1306.21,01411,87859.7%47.1%
55.91%1276.196612,45564.6%50.6%
40.65%1235.986211,00136.2%44.6%
50.42%1195.789210,98958.2%43.8%
48.70%1156.078711,91350.0%48.0%
53.91%1155.81,04012,11159.0%51.3%
58.88%1075.71,16012,37569.4%53.5%
46.60%1036.280212,46750.0%44.4%
51.49%1016.181811,49051.9%51.0%
53.06%985.577811,22958.5%49.1%
48.96%965.266810,41536.6%58.2%
54.44%905.767111,30056.4%52.9%
48.86%886.278710,40451.0%46.0%
53.49%865.885812,01752.8%54.0%
53.57%843.988111,28948.6%57.5%
55.95%845.782011,57957.9%54.4%
51.81%835.880511,63851.4%52.1%
54.88%825.992111,25851.4%57.8%
53.75%805.772811,34543.8%60.4%
48.68%766.382211,42052.9%45.2%
44.59%745.992912,34146.9%42.9%
43.84%735.292611,79038.7%47.6%
55.56%725.694511,37072.7%41.0%
58.82%685.581511,29456.3%61.1%
56.45%625.986912,05566.7%48.6%
45.76%596.085011,53856.0%38.2%
41.51%533.373512,23445.8%37.9%
55.32%476.286211,83355.0%55.6%
53.49%435.964511,22961.1%48.0%
50.00%423.378011,97947.6%52.4%
47.62%425.382310,81447.4%47.8%
63.41%415.477412,96860.0%65.4%
58.54%415.786412,27971.4%51.9%
47.50%405.674411,08633.3%56.0%
52.50%402.585012,51345.0%60.0%
25.00%406.072411,63923.5%26.1%
35.90%396.097810,36233.3%38.9%
60.00%353.290511,98964.7%55.6%
50.00%325.580610,53940.0%58.8%
45.16%315.878610,73653.9%38.9%
42.86%281.881811,14240.0%46.1%
59.26%271.473513,24175.0%52.6%
51.85%275.690211,80950.0%52.6%
44.44%273.678911,34523.1%64.3%
53.85%261.660010,24755.6%50.0%
40.00%255.796710,72646.1%33.3%
45.83%246.283110,84753.9%36.4%
26.09%233.983410,95916.7%36.4%
50.00%223.183612,95557.1%46.7%
59.09%223.769110,47470.0%50.0%
59.09%222.876912,33055.6%61.5%
35.00%205.260810,70633.3%36.4%
60.00%202.777911,61054.5%66.7%
31.58%195.070210,70150.0%18.2%
42.11%192.383513,27920.0%50.0%
63.16%191.687913,75666.7%61.5%
44.44%181.383812,33050.0%41.7%
55.56%185.880910,33350.0%60.0%
52.94%172.368310,32944.4%62.5%
47.06%174.584112,28633.3%54.5%
25.00%163.478811,48737.5%12.5%
40.00%154.988813,790100.0%30.8%
57.14%145.976112,35525.0%70.0%
71.43%144.791111,63783.3%62.5%
64.29%143.693511,81366.7%62.5%
69.23%134.499612,086100.0%60.0%
38.46%136.074211,09714.3%66.7%
61.54%136.184911,748100.0%37.5%
69.23%131.392713,82580.0%62.5%
58.33%126.079512,70866.7%50.0%
25.00%126.167411,06720.0%28.6%
45.45%115.976812,02462.5%0.0%
18.18%114.37409,96812.5%33.3%
36.36%112.470112,5070.0%66.7%
30.00%101.378413,3340.0%60.0%
50.00%104.55469,39850.0%50.0%
50.00%101.783913,87950.0%50.0%
50.00%105.975014,5520.0%50.0%
60.00%101.774114,15425.0%83.3%
70.00%101.575211,32475.0%66.7%
70.00%105.580313,46080.0%60.0%
55.56%92.790111,58580.0%25.0%
88.89%96.281111,33880.0%100.0%
33.33%93.461011,1220.0%60.0%
33.33%95.872913,08950.0%28.6%
44.44%96.796311,72440.0%50.0%
66.67%90.869612,23150.0%100.0%
33.33%96.388913,67766.7%16.7%
25.00%83.17279,95666.7%0.0%
37.50%83.54787,71233.3%50.0%
62.50%86.96729,14266.7%50.0%
50.00%86.01,16713,07650.0%50.0%
57.14%76.065011,41533.3%75.0%
57.14%75.389312,900100.0%40.0%
71.43%73.489012,64750.0%80.0%
42.86%71.767610,2330.0%75.0%
57.14%74.564310,95866.7%50.0%
28.57%73.452910,3070.0%40.0%
42.86%71.490812,8310.0%50.0%
42.86%76.164910,08433.3%50.0%
85.71%74.668112,16775.0%100.0%
33.33%65.079811,59233.3%33.3%
50.00%63.361711,29266.7%33.3%
83.33%63.164613,130100.0%80.0%
16.67%64.86177,8790.0%50.0%
66.67%66.683912,62766.7%66.7%
40.00%55.871610,41350.0%33.3%
80.00%55.65709,04666.7%100.0%
40.00%52.792111,24266.7%0.0%
40.00%53.36989,13050.0%0.0%
20.00%54.774512,3110.0%33.3%
80.00%55.888613,097100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.970710,53250.0%0.0%

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Mordekaiser vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Mordekaiser vs Master Yi matchup with a 58.5% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 41.5%, a 17.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 53 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 54.2% win rate versus 45.8%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Mordekaiser do against Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Mordekaiser vs Master Yi matchup with a 62.1% win rate compared to 37.9%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 58.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 17.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 53 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Master Yi?

The best Mordekaiser build against Master Yi includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Mordekaiser runes against Master Yi?

The best Mordekaiser runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 37.5% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mordekaiser counter Master Yi?

No, Mordekaiser struggles against Master Yi with only a 41.5% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Mordekaiser players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Master Yi?

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