Rek'Sai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.1%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Rek'Saivs Master Yi

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rek'Sai vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Rek'Sai wins with a 55.1% win rate (+10.1%) over Master Yi based on 69 games. Rek'Sai holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rek'Sai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rek'Sai vs Master Yi matchup.

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Rek'Sai Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rek'Sai 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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Rek'Sai - 55.1% win rate in this matchup
Rek'Sai
55.1% WR
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Master Yi vs Rek'Sai matchup - 44.9% win rate
Master Yi
44.9% WR

Who Wins the Rek'Sai vs Master Yi Matchup?

Rek'Sai wins the Rek'Sai vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Rek'Sai
Matches: 69
55.1%
Win Rate
44.9%
0.8
CS / min
1.1
657
DMG / min
791
12,630
Gold / game
13,752
693
Heal / min
400
1,024
DMG Mitigated / min
843
1.0
CC / min
0.3
56.3%
Early Game WR
43.8%
54.0%
Late Game WR
46.0%

Rek'Sai vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Rek'Sai vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 69 recent matches analyzed, Rek'Sai wins with a 55.1% win rate compared to Master Yi's 44.9%, giving Rek'Sai a 10.1 percentage point advantage. Rek'Sai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi 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 Rek'Sai leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rek'Sai 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.

Rek'Sai vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Master Yi wins the laning phase against Rek'Sai in League of Legends

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Rek'Sai, 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.

Farming
0.8Rek'Sai
1.1Master Yi
Rek'Sai and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
657Rek'Sai
791Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Rek'Sai by 135 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rek'Sai 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
12,630Rek'Sai
13,752Master Yi
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,122 more gold per game than Rek'Sai. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rek'Sai should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Rek'Sai
0.3Master Yi
Rek'Sai provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Rek'Sai coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,717Rek'Sai
1,243Master Yi
Rek'Sai vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 474 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai Build Against Master Yi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Rek'Sai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rek'Sai against Master Yi are Stridebreaker, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Rek'Sai an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 71.4% win rate across 14 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 Rek'Sai vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rek'Sai
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Rek'Sai early game win rateRek'Sai56.3%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi43.8%
Late Game
Rek'Sai
54.0%
+8.1% advantage
Rek'Sai late game win rateRek'Sai54.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi46.0%

Rek'Sai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Rek'Sai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rek'Sai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.0% win rate — 8.1 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Rek'Sai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Rek'Sai Runes Against Master Yi

Domination rune tree - Rek'Sai primary runes vs Master YiDomination
Hail of Blades - best Rek'Sai rune vs Master YiSudden Impact - best Rek'Sai rune vs Master YiGrisly Mementos - best Rek'Sai rune vs Master YiRelentless Hunter - best Rek'Sai rune vs Master Yi
Inspiration rune tree - Rek'Sai secondary runes vs Master YiInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Rek'Sai rune vs Master YiMagical Footwear - best Rek'Sai rune vs Master Yi
62.5% WR

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


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

Rek'Sai 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
55.07%690.865712,63056.3%54.0%
50.00%640.758912,03857.6%41.9%
40.00%600.865912,16433.3%44.4%
63.27%490.761811,88065.4%60.9%
43.75%480.762911,85750.0%35.0%
41.30%460.765311,93140.0%42.3%
60.47%430.868912,78759.1%61.9%
38.46%391.069512,14233.3%41.7%
56.76%371.067712,22050.0%61.9%
50.00%360.969613,08750.0%50.0%
70.59%340.972714,12366.7%72.0%
50.00%341.062812,17564.3%40.0%
59.38%320.873412,35162.5%56.3%
48.39%310.954411,52340.0%56.3%
46.43%280.754211,55337.5%58.3%
50.00%280.864612,11064.3%35.7%
46.43%280.768412,06053.9%40.0%
57.14%280.670812,83469.2%46.7%
57.14%280.963511,75446.1%66.7%
50.00%260.659811,05046.7%54.5%
41.67%240.858612,25155.6%33.3%
45.45%220.561510,86830.8%66.7%
63.16%190.965812,79977.8%50.0%
26.32%190.757712,13042.9%16.7%
57.89%190.861212,34842.9%66.7%
50.00%181.46149,95154.5%42.9%
55.56%180.861711,54463.6%42.9%
76.47%171.180712,99566.7%81.8%
47.06%171.161811,42450.0%42.9%
56.25%160.774213,11037.5%75.0%
37.50%160.958012,92850.0%30.0%
53.33%150.863812,36350.0%55.6%
53.85%130.869612,12766.7%42.9%
53.85%130.666011,57540.0%62.5%
53.85%130.66208,60457.1%50.0%
50.00%120.763711,86560.0%42.9%
50.00%121.649512,039100.0%33.3%
63.64%111.163512,22750.0%80.0%
54.55%110.965114,71950.0%55.6%
72.73%112.166513,56466.7%75.0%
36.36%112.455610,70433.3%40.0%
81.82%114.363810,90787.5%66.7%
50.00%103.563613,550100.0%44.4%
60.00%102.973312,27460.0%60.0%
60.00%100.756811,21850.0%75.0%
33.33%90.766712,60220.0%50.0%
37.50%81.572313,48150.0%33.3%
62.50%81.152810,71350.0%75.0%
42.86%71.065213,25933.3%50.0%
42.86%73.269512,08466.7%25.0%
57.14%70.869412,58940.0%100.0%
42.86%76.067710,8340.0%75.0%
33.33%63.094011,47633.3%33.3%
33.33%61.463113,5210.0%33.3%
60.00%55.489712,74550.0%66.7%
40.00%54.164611,43025.0%100.0%
80.00%54.762013,392100.0%75.0%
40.00%52.373311,04233.3%50.0%
100.00%57.585413,594100.0%100.0%
60.00%53.15529,50750.0%100.0%
60.00%50.784513,049100.0%50.0%

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Rek'Sai vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rek'Sai do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Rek'Sai wins the Rek'Sai vs Master Yi matchup with a 55.1% win rate compared to Master Yi's 44.9%, a 10.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 69 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Rek'Sai do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Rek'Sai has the advantage against Master Yi with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. Rek'Sai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rek'Sai do against Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Rek'Sai takes over the Rek'Sai vs Master Yi matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to 46.0%. Rek'Sai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rek'Sai vs Master Yi matchup?

Rek'Sai wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 55.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.1 percentage point advantage means Rek'Sai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 69 games analyzed.

What is the best Rek'Sai build against Master Yi?

The best Rek'Sai build against Master Yi includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 71.4% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rek'Sai runes against Master Yi?

The best Rek'Sai runes against Master Yi use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Rek'Sai vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rek'Sai counter Master Yi?

Yes, Rek'Sai has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 55.1% win rate. Rek'Sai strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Rek'Sai against Master Yi?

When playing Rek'Sai 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.