Shyvana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Shyvanavs Master Yi

AFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shyvana vs Master Yi is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Master Yi wins with a 50.6% win rate (+1.2%) over Shyvana based on 324 games. Shyvana wins the early laning phase while Master Yi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shyvana vs Master Yi matchup.

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Shyvana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Shyvana 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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Shyvana - 49.4% win rate in this matchup
Shyvana
49.4% WR
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Master Yi vs Shyvana matchup - 50.6% win rate
Master Yi
50.6% WR

Who Wins the Shyvana vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Shyvana vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 324
49.4%
Win Rate
50.6%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
706
DMG / min
770
12,480
Gold / game
13,172
379
Heal / min
402
1,425
DMG Mitigated / min
811
0.4
CC / min
0.3
52.2%
Early Game WR
47.8%
46.7%
Late Game WR
53.3%

Shyvana vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Shyvana vs Master Yi matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 324 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 50.6% win rate compared to Shyvana's 49.4%, giving Master Yi a 1.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shyvana controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shyvana 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 Shyvana leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Master Yi is slightly favored, Shyvana can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Master Yi's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Shyvana vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Shyvana, 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
1.1Shyvana
1.1Master Yi
Shyvana and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
706Shyvana
770Master Yi
Master Yi deals 64 more champion damage per minute than Shyvana. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Shyvana choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Master Yi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,480Shyvana
13,172Master Yi
Master Yi earns 692 more gold per game than Shyvana, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Master Yi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Shyvana
0.3Master Yi
Both Shyvana and Master Yi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,804Shyvana
1,213Master Yi
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 591 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana 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 Shyvana Build Against Master Yi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Shyvana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shyvana against Master Yi are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Shyvana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 83.3% win rate across 6 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 Shyvana vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shyvana
52.2%
+4.5% advantage
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana52.2%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi47.8%
Late Game
Master Yi
53.3%
+6.6% advantage
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana46.7%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi53.3%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Shyvana has a meaningful 52.2% win rate, outperforming Master Yi by 4.5 percentage points. Shyvana players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.6 points above Shyvana. 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: Shyvana 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 Shyvana Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Shyvana primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Press the Attack - best Shyvana rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Shyvana rune vs Master YiLegend: Haste - best Shyvana rune vs Master YiLast Stand - best Shyvana rune vs Master Yi
Inspiration rune tree - Shyvana secondary runes vs Master YiInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Shyvana rune vs Master YiMagical Footwear - best Shyvana rune vs Master Yi
53.6% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Shyvana maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Master Yi.


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

Shyvana 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
49.38%3241.170612,48052.2%46.7%
56.01%3161.277413,14458.6%54.3%
50.35%2861.176812,74044.7%55.9%
45.21%2611.167912,25241.7%48.0%
48.44%2561.274812,62945.8%50.7%
52.50%2401.278512,47949.6%55.6%
46.51%2151.276212,12444.5%48.6%
58.94%2071.169413,15458.1%59.5%
54.85%2061.173912,28750.5%58.7%
52.90%1551.375713,31750.0%54.6%
52.00%1501.383212,11849.3%54.7%
54.29%1401.171212,86153.9%54.7%
48.53%1361.175012,93737.3%55.3%
48.48%1321.378612,85941.5%53.2%
45.38%1191.570312,22747.4%43.5%
40.87%1151.574211,95541.1%40.7%
43.52%1081.371712,19338.0%48.3%
48.11%1061.276612,55842.0%53.6%
61.32%1061.272512,77666.7%57.8%
65.26%951.178312,23661.4%68.6%
46.81%941.272812,41145.2%48.1%
57.14%911.379213,79159.0%55.8%
48.35%911.278212,02041.7%55.8%
58.89%901.167011,83556.3%61.9%
47.73%881.480913,57150.0%46.1%
52.33%861.068411,55254.0%50.0%
50.60%831.269911,29746.7%55.3%
55.42%831.378212,92051.4%58.7%
58.44%771.383612,59456.8%60.0%
58.33%721.379213,81651.9%62.2%
55.07%691.075412,95558.8%51.4%
59.70%671.967013,04058.6%60.5%
48.48%661.174813,53356.7%41.7%
58.73%631.181011,95660.0%57.1%
49.09%552.379412,50146.4%51.9%
61.54%521.373812,71953.3%72.7%
63.27%491.883513,42165.2%61.5%
62.22%452.760912,32877.3%47.8%
62.22%451.277913,61559.1%65.2%
39.53%431.177112,79540.9%38.1%
65.12%432.772812,00659.1%71.4%
47.50%402.179113,13658.8%39.1%
52.50%401.060210,12754.5%50.0%
67.50%401.270812,72676.2%57.9%
66.67%391.490413,17970.0%63.2%
66.67%360.968513,25473.3%61.9%
40.00%352.774111,03135.3%44.4%
52.94%342.995912,79661.5%47.6%
50.00%322.594613,35166.7%40.0%
62.50%321.279912,80042.9%77.8%
33.33%301.881612,07141.7%27.8%
41.38%291.570411,45940.0%42.9%
60.71%282.585513,87562.5%60.0%
60.00%251.178012,80963.6%57.1%
56.00%254.881312,56262.5%52.9%
41.67%242.586213,42640.0%42.9%
62.50%244.685612,39575.0%56.3%
50.00%223.71,04111,61860.0%41.7%
40.91%221.274512,74033.3%46.1%
63.64%221.967212,47450.0%75.0%
42.86%213.071312,69060.0%27.3%
52.38%211.465412,98840.0%63.6%
45.00%201.274613,32966.7%27.3%
50.00%201.871511,60560.0%40.0%
46.67%155.477114,49266.7%41.7%
73.33%152.381213,99875.0%72.7%
71.43%143.078713,28175.0%66.7%
71.43%141.562610,46570.0%75.0%
41.67%122.285712,40920.0%57.1%
58.33%120.966812,35171.4%40.0%
66.67%124.41,00712,47080.0%57.1%
36.36%115.386911,15928.6%50.0%
45.45%116.56988,70750.0%33.3%
40.00%101.661010,74542.9%33.3%
70.00%105.691711,76750.0%83.3%
66.67%95.25239,17071.4%50.0%
44.44%94.678613,53133.3%50.0%
66.67%91.498212,55975.0%60.0%
62.50%84.81,10911,278100.0%50.0%
87.50%81.274312,81980.0%100.0%
50.00%81.35449,63457.1%0.0%
28.57%73.15729,10520.0%50.0%
57.14%73.774213,995100.0%50.0%
57.14%75.677110,25640.0%100.0%
57.14%73.172310,869100.0%40.0%
33.33%65.789612,48433.3%33.3%
33.33%63.75237,99520.0%100.0%
50.00%61.974113,209100.0%25.0%
83.33%63.188214,318100.0%75.0%
50.00%66.693512,899100.0%25.0%
80.00%53.47755,65280.0%0.0%
40.00%57.672010,360100.0%0.0%

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Shyvana vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Shyvana vs Master Yi matchup with a 50.6% win rate compared to Shyvana's 49.4%, a 1.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 324 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Shyvana has the advantage against Master Yi with a 52.2% win rate versus 47.8%. Shyvana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Shyvana vs Master Yi matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shyvana vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 50.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 1.2 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 324 games analyzed.

What is the best Shyvana build against Master Yi?

The best Shyvana build against Master Yi includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 83.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Shyvana runes against Master Yi?

The best Shyvana runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.6% win rate in the Shyvana vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Shyvana counter Master Yi?

No, Shyvana struggles against Master Yi with only a 49.4% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Shyvana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Shyvana against Master Yi?

When playing Shyvana 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.