Nidaleevs Master Yi
Nidalee vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Nidalee wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Master Yi based on 39 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Nidalee scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup.
Nidalee Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nidalee 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.
Master Yi(53.9%)Who Wins the Nidalee vs Master Yi Matchup?
Nidalee vs Master Yi Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Master Yi's 46.1%, giving Nidalee a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Nidalee reaches their power spikes, while Nidalee should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Master Yi leads by 0.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee 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.
Nidalee vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown
Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Master Yi
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Master Yi are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Lich Bane. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 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 Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee47.4%Master Yi52.6%Nidalee60.0%Master Yi40.0%Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Nidalee is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Nidalee, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Master Yi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nidalee reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nidalee 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 Nidalee Runes Against Master Yi
Domination
Sorcery
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Master Yi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Nidalee'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 Nidalee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.45% | 59 | 1.0 | 756 | 13,028 | 52.0% | 54.5% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 0.8 | 732 | 12,621 | 51.7% | 34.5% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 0.8 | 759 | 13,303 | 72.7% | 36.0% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 1.0 | 708 | 11,504 | 47.4% | 60.0% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 0.9 | 775 | 13,360 | 58.8% | 45.5% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 1.0 | 702 | 12,385 | 47.4% | 36.8% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 0.9 | 803 | 13,113 | 53.3% | 36.4% | |
| 33.33% | 33 | 0.9 | 721 | 11,177 | 25.0% | 41.2% | |
| 21.88% | 32 | 1.0 | 758 | 13,216 | 23.1% | 21.1% | |
| 28.13% | 32 | 0.8 | 764 | 11,548 | 29.4% | 26.7% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 1.2 | 754 | 13,457 | 52.6% | 81.8% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 1.9 | 865 | 12,265 | 36.4% | 36.8% | |
| 50.00% | 29 | 1.5 | 616 | 11,628 | 47.1% | 54.5% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 1.4 | 771 | 12,214 | 43.8% | 38.5% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 2.1 | 560 | 10,203 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 32.14% | 28 | 0.8 | 565 | 11,790 | 26.7% | 38.5% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.0 | 749 | 12,608 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 39.13% | 25 | 1.1 | 734 | 13,685 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.2 | 585 | 9,633 | 58.3% | 53.9% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.2 | 817 | 12,178 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.2 | 756 | 13,038 | 54.5% | 38.5% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.1 | 738 | 11,522 | 35.7% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.1 | 763 | 12,943 | 36.4% | 54.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 0.6 | 716 | 11,539 | 30.0% | 54.5% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.1 | 777 | 12,594 | 70.0% | 45.5% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.3 | 692 | 12,213 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 676 | 12,782 | 45.5% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 885 | 13,163 | 36.4% | 44.4% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.4 | 689 | 11,160 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 0.7 | 777 | 13,059 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 0.9 | 733 | 12,483 | 63.6% | 62.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 0.8 | 625 | 12,626 | 37.5% | 54.5% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.6 | 775 | 10,763 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 2.1 | 676 | 9,911 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 0.8 | 686 | 12,521 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.0 | 856 | 12,778 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 0.7 | 551 | 10,180 | 41.7% | 20.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.7 | 619 | 9,509 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.8 | 790 | 14,276 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 16 | 3.6 | 750 | 12,888 | 66.7% | 85.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.8 | 606 | 10,411 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.2 | 670 | 11,299 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 1.4 | 672 | 10,752 | 71.4% | 75.0% | |
| 14.29% | 15 | 1.4 | 584 | 9,550 | 16.7% | 12.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.3 | 725 | 12,239 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 691 | 13,378 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 2.0 | 762 | 13,174 | 42.9% | 85.7% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.3 | 505 | 9,177 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.6 | 637 | 9,478 | 22.2% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 3.5 | 610 | 10,838 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 13 | 2.1 | 748 | 11,727 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.0 | 610 | 11,313 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 0.8 | 704 | 12,308 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 590 | 11,001 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.4 | 614 | 8,779 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.5 | 713 | 12,131 | 100.0% | 45.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.0 | 844 | 10,682 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.5 | 884 | 9,899 | 83.3% | 40.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 5.1 | 847 | 11,312 | 14.3% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.7 | 919 | 13,279 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.9 | 761 | 12,509 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.5 | 433 | 8,591 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.1 | 421 | 7,805 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.1 | 706 | 9,511 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 673 | 9,289 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.6 | 722 | 9,062 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 732 | 12,117 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 12.50% | 9 | 0.8 | 772 | 12,887 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.5 | 919 | 14,087 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.5 | 724 | 11,068 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.8 | 737 | 12,911 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 690 | 10,747 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.0 | 631 | 8,611 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 737 | 8,735 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 868 | 14,928 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 3.4 | 801 | 10,418 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 569 | 8,847 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 818 | 10,352 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 567 | 7,821 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.5 | 715 | 12,865 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.5 | 913 | 17,319 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 4.5 | 804 | 11,915 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 507 | 9,927 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 6 | 0.5 | 666 | 11,239 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 863 | 15,381 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 398 | 9,244 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 1,016 | 11,743 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 876 | 8,946 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 700 | 11,064 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 607 | 11,543 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 688 | 11,092 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 746 | 11,215 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 748 | 15,412 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 684 | 10,150 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 885 | 13,531 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 676 | 11,475 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 663 | 11,833 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 750 | 11,277 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 511 | 6,516 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Nidalee vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Master Yi in League of Legends?
Nidalee wins the Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Master Yi's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Nidalee do against Master Yi in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Nidalee with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nidalee do against Master Yi in the late game?
In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup?
Nidalee wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Master Yi?
The best Nidalee build against Master Yi includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nidalee runes against Master Yi?
The best Nidalee runes against Master Yi use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Master Yi?
Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 53.9% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.
How do I play Nidalee against Master Yi?
When playing Nidalee against Master Yi, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Master Yi. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.