Rek'Saivs Master Yi
Rek'Sai vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Master Yi wins with a 69.2% win rate (+38.5%) over Rek'Sai based on 13 games. Master Yi 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.
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.
Who Wins the Rek'Sai vs Master Yi Matchup?
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 13 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 69.2% win rate compared to Rek'Sai's 30.8%, giving Master Yi a 38.5 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Rek'Sai 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. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rek'Sai 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.
Rek'Sai vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown
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.
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 Titanic Hydra, Spear of Shojin and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Rek'Sai an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
Rek'Sai37.5%
Master Yi62.5%Rek'Sai20.0%Master Yi80.0%Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Rek'Sai. 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Rek'Sai. 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. Rek'Sai 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
Inspiration
The Domination and Inspiration rune setup gives Rek'Sai the best tools to compete against Master Yi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Rek'Sai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 633 | 12,026 | 88.9% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 0.8 | 486 | 9,122 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 0.9 | 707 | 12,414 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 0.8 | 660 | 12,645 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 0.6 | 681 | 11,025 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 648 | 12,414 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.3 | 801 | 12,606 | 83.3% | 25.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.1 | 658 | 12,986 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 0.7 | 584 | 10,892 | 37.5% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.5 | 727 | 13,238 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 90.91% | 11 | 0.8 | 573 | 11,057 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 731 | 14,566 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.6 | 564 | 10,112 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 581 | 12,257 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.0 | 686 | 10,286 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.2 | 665 | 13,605 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.6 | 651 | 11,033 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.0 | 695 | 8,300 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 594 | 11,921 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.9 | 780 | 10,259 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 457 | 11,580 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.6 | 684 | 12,729 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.6 | 523 | 8,645 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.5 | 535 | 10,273 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 769 | 11,541 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 736 | 14,017 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 491 | 9,813 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 518 | 11,650 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 460 | 11,306 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 625 | 13,858 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 554 | 13,933 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 792 | 12,476 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 524 | 13,866 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 3 | 0.6 | 715 | 14,365 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 2 | 0.6 | 825 | 15,598 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Rek'Sai vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Rek'Sai do against Master Yi in League of Legends?
Master Yi wins the Rek'Sai vs Master Yi matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to Rek'Sai's 30.8%, a 38.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Rek'Sai do against Master Yi in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Rek'Sai with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Master Yi 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, Master Yi takes over the Rek'Sai vs Master Yi matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Rek'Sai vs Master Yi matchup?
Master Yi wins the matchup against Rek'Sai with a 69.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 38.5 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Rek'Sai build against Master Yi?
The best Rek'Sai build against Master Yi includes Titanic Hydra, Spear of Shojin, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. 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 25.0% 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?
No, Rek'Sai struggles against Master Yi with only a 30.8% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Rek'Sai players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.
How do I play Rek'Sai against Master Yi?
When playing Rek'Sai 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.