Poppyvs Master Yi
Poppy vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Master Yi wins with a 64.3% win rate (+28.6%) over Poppy based on 14 games. Poppy wins the early laning phase while Master Yi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Poppy vs Master Yi matchup.
Poppy Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Poppy 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.
Who Wins the Poppy vs Master Yi Matchup?
Poppy vs Master Yi Matchup Summary
The Poppy vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 64.3% win rate compared to Poppy's 35.7%, giving Master Yi a 28.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Poppy controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Poppy 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 Poppy leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Poppy 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.
Poppy vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown
Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Poppy, 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 Poppy Build Against Master Yi
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Master Yi are Sundered Sky, Force of Nature and Dead Man's Plate. This combination gives Poppy an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Poppy vs Master Yi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Poppy60.0%
Master Yi40.0%Poppy22.2%Master Yi77.8%Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Poppy 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 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Poppy. 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: Poppy 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 Poppy Runes Against Master Yi
Sorcery
Inspiration
The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Poppy the best tools to compete against Master Yi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Poppy matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Poppy'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 Poppy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.86% | 35 | 1.3 | 503 | 10,068 | 83.3% | 52.2% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.2 | 512 | 9,338 | 53.3% | 42.9% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 1.3 | 577 | 9,985 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.4 | 457 | 9,128 | 45.5% | 53.3% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.0 | 658 | 12,195 | 41.7% | 66.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 2.0 | 658 | 9,666 | 54.5% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 0.7 | 571 | 10,268 | 54.5% | 44.4% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.4 | 473 | 9,509 | 45.5% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.3 | 522 | 9,073 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.7 | 656 | 12,459 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 580 | 9,478 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.5 | 559 | 9,257 | 62.5% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 1.7 | 581 | 9,014 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 14.29% | 14 | 1.4 | 553 | 10,488 | 25.0% | 10.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.2 | 586 | 9,162 | 28.6% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.2 | 736 | 11,132 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.8 | 522 | 11,428 | 60.0% | 22.2% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.0 | 664 | 10,521 | 37.5% | 83.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.7 | 533 | 9,922 | 62.5% | 0.0% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 1.1 | 450 | 8,286 | 28.6% | 16.7% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.3 | 567 | 9,363 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.3 | 771 | 13,363 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 0.6 | 541 | 11,480 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 709 | 13,537 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.4 | 722 | 12,572 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 663 | 13,183 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 8.33% | 12 | 4.5 | 481 | 10,365 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.1 | 1,298 | 9,662 | 87.5% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.6 | 689 | 12,956 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 566 | 10,687 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.8 | 721 | 11,708 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.9 | 735 | 7,684 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 666 | 12,472 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.1 | 829 | 12,175 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.1 | 978 | 9,394 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.9 | 673 | 10,216 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 590 | 11,958 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.2 | 703 | 9,072 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.9 | 692 | 12,818 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.6 | 587 | 10,810 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.9 | 720 | 11,869 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.3 | 531 | 9,392 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.3 | 745 | 10,274 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 676 | 11,279 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.3 | 658 | 13,297 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.9 | 606 | 11,654 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 511 | 9,630 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 398 | 7,493 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.6 | 797 | 10,377 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 5.1 | 707 | 11,065 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.0 | 990 | 11,115 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 467 | 8,563 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 486 | 7,503 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 583 | 9,707 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 621 | 8,727 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.9 | 867 | 12,495 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.2 | 553 | 11,886 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 571 | 11,099 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 419 | 8,274 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.6 | 615 | 11,653 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.7 | 635 | 11,159 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.6 | 784 | 8,656 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.0 | 885 | 11,623 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.3 | 657 | 11,785 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.2 | 852 | 9,791 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.3 | 643 | 8,816 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 763 | 11,623 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.7 | 818 | 9,039 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.1 | 794 | 11,612 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 560 | 11,511 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.8 | 712 | 11,232 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.6 | 622 | 11,414 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 547 | 8,100 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 643 | 6,812 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 712 | 12,011 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 488 | 10,667 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.3 | 782 | 13,255 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 746 | 13,259 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 559 | 12,892 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 592 | 11,188 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 942 | 12,664 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 1,135 | 8,524 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.5 | 478 | 9,914 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Poppy vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Poppy do against Master Yi in League of Legends?
Master Yi wins the Poppy vs Master Yi matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to Poppy's 35.7%, a 28.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Poppy do against Master Yi in the early game?
In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Master Yi with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Poppy players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Poppy do against Master Yi in the late game?
In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Poppy vs Master Yi matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Poppy vs Master Yi matchup?
Master Yi wins the matchup against Poppy with a 64.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 28.6 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Poppy build against Master Yi?
The best Poppy build against Master Yi includes Sundered Sky, Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Poppy runes against Master Yi?
The best Poppy runes against Master Yi use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Poppy vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Poppy counter Master Yi?
No, Poppy struggles against Master Yi with only a 35.7% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Poppy players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.
How do I play Poppy against Master Yi?
When playing Poppy 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.