Nasus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.1%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Nasusvs Master Yi

SFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nasus vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nasus wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Master Yi based on 33 games. Nasus wins the early laning phase while Master Yi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nasus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nasus vs Master Yi matchup.

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Nasus Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nasus 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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Nasus - 54.5% win rate in this matchup
Nasus
54.5% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Nasus matchup - 45.5% win rate
Master Yi
45.5% WR

Who Wins the Nasus vs Master Yi Matchup?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 33
54.5%
Win Rate
45.5%
2.0
CS / min
2.0
657
DMG / min
856
11,263
Gold / game
12,587
707
Heal / min
393
1,751
DMG Mitigated / min
888
0.6
CC / min
0.2
72.7%
Early Game WR
27.3%
45.5%
Late Game WR
54.5%

Nasus vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Nasus vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 33 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Master Yi's 45.5%, giving Nasus a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nasus controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nasus needs to press advantages before Master Yi reaches their power spikes, while Master Yi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nasus leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nasus vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
2.0Nasus
2.0Master Yi
Nasus and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
657Nasus
856Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Nasus by 199 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nasus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Master Yi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,263Nasus
12,587Master Yi
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,324 more gold per game than Nasus. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nasus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Nasus
0.2Master Yi
Nasus provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Nasus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,458Nasus
1,281Master Yi
Nasus vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 1,177 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus 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 Nasus Build Against Master Yi

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Nasus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nasus against Master Yi are Iceborn Gauntlet, Spirit Visage and Protoplasm Harness. This combination gives Nasus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Nasus the best chance to compete against Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nasus vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Nasus early game win rateNasus72.7%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi27.3%
Late Game
Master Yi
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Nasus late game win rateNasus45.5%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi54.5%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.7% win rate — a 45.5 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Nasus 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 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Nasus. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nasus must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Master Yi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Master Yi survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Nasus Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Nasus primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Nasus rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Nasus rune vs Master YiLegend: Haste - best Nasus rune vs Master YiCut Down - best Nasus rune vs Master Yi
Inspiration rune tree - Nasus secondary runes vs Master YiInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Nasus rune vs Master YiMagical Footwear - best Nasus rune vs Master Yi
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Nasus to press their advantage against Master Yi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nasus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Nasus'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 Nasus build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nasus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.18%441.068211,11633.3%50.0%
52.38%421.162510,80852.4%52.4%
61.54%391.468210,35858.3%66.7%
51.28%396.472612,00550.0%51.9%
42.42%335.868811,80011.1%54.2%
54.55%332.065711,26372.7%45.5%
45.16%311.169611,22946.1%44.4%
48.28%291.774711,08445.5%50.0%
41.38%295.66949,55842.9%40.0%
46.43%283.870313,21850.0%45.5%
62.96%271.257811,81363.6%62.5%
54.17%242.476113,04925.0%68.8%
77.27%225.681613,09572.7%81.8%
38.10%215.977810,64720.0%43.8%
50.00%206.386610,76658.3%37.5%
50.00%203.976412,25845.5%55.6%
52.63%197.095513,70650.0%53.9%
52.63%191.05269,63945.5%62.5%
57.89%196.253110,22670.0%44.4%
47.37%196.01,26213,07266.7%38.5%
44.44%180.960811,486100.0%23.1%
38.89%181.357710,08344.4%33.3%
55.56%182.264111,19162.5%50.0%
58.82%175.07539,69883.3%45.5%
70.59%170.975811,14871.4%70.0%
68.75%165.268711,78966.7%70.0%
80.00%151.787212,287100.0%70.0%
53.33%151.164613,78533.3%58.3%
53.33%154.860610,21628.6%75.0%
46.67%154.977010,81328.6%62.5%
42.86%141.071611,90775.0%30.0%
61.54%136.386911,96366.7%57.1%
61.54%135.165111,53466.7%57.1%
53.85%131.276110,03950.0%57.1%
30.77%131.368812,29920.0%37.5%
30.77%134.981012,42225.0%33.3%
38.46%131.272711,92060.0%25.0%
41.67%126.362910,85460.0%28.6%
33.33%127.01,04012,00125.0%37.5%
58.33%126.676713,17633.3%66.7%
58.33%121.164012,41050.0%62.5%
58.33%125.979414,095100.0%50.0%
36.36%115.883810,84040.0%33.3%
90.91%110.959710,738100.0%80.0%
36.36%115.475411,29060.0%16.7%
63.64%116.282914,189100.0%55.6%
72.73%116.264610,98775.0%71.4%
60.00%101.06987,61566.7%50.0%
70.00%105.566410,56380.0%60.0%
50.00%105.06659,77650.0%50.0%
60.00%105.282912,975100.0%55.6%
55.56%95.671710,81850.0%66.7%
77.78%93.483515,581100.0%66.7%
77.78%95.51,07712,79866.7%83.3%
66.67%93.871311,37140.0%100.0%
66.67%91.367313,87666.7%66.7%
55.56%97.374912,97066.7%50.0%
37.50%81.975213,12350.0%33.3%
75.00%84.794211,293100.0%60.0%
37.50%86.07509,97050.0%25.0%
62.50%83.271414,8990.0%71.4%
62.50%82.181011,12866.7%60.0%
50.00%81.355212,644100.0%33.3%
37.50%82.273013,8640.0%42.9%
37.50%81.365012,1820.0%50.0%
62.50%86.669913,43550.0%66.7%
57.14%71.986313,08350.0%66.7%
42.86%71.479613,7960.0%60.0%
71.43%76.088810,61450.0%80.0%
50.00%65.876112,0380.0%60.0%
33.33%60.95649,01033.3%33.3%
50.00%61.376212,103100.0%25.0%
50.00%66.076910,70850.0%50.0%
83.33%65.661910,30666.7%100.0%
33.33%66.583812,33533.3%33.3%
16.67%65.387813,70850.0%0.0%
33.33%61.05328,62950.0%0.0%
60.00%55.86848,04950.0%66.7%
40.00%51.17109,02750.0%0.0%
0.00%53.352911,4270.0%0.0%
60.00%56.094913,930100.0%50.0%

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Nasus vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Master Yi 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 33 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Master Yi with a 72.7% win rate versus 27.3%. Nasus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Nasus vs Master Yi matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nasus vs Master Yi matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 33 games analyzed.

What is the best Nasus build against Master Yi?

The best Nasus build against Master Yi includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Spirit Visage, Protoplasm Harness with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nasus runes against Master Yi?

The best Nasus runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Nasus vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nasus counter Master Yi?

Yes, Nasus has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 54.5% win rate. Nasus strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nasus against Master Yi?

When playing Nasus against Master Yi, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.