Skarnervs Master Yi
Skarner vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Master Yi wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Skarner based on 24 games. Master Yi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Skarner build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Skarner vs Master Yi matchup.
Skarner Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Skarner 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(37.5%)Who Wins the Skarner vs Master Yi Matchup?
Skarner vs Master Yi Matchup Summary
The Skarner vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Skarner's 37.5%, giving Master Yi a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Skarner 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 Skarner 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. Skarner 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.
Skarner vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown
Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, 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 Skarner Build Against Master Yi
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Master Yi are Heartsteel, Spirit Visage and Unending Despair. This combination gives Skarner an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Skarner the best chance to compete against Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Skarner vs Master Yi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Skarner35.7%Master Yi64.3%Skarner40.0%Master Yi60.0%Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.3% win rate — a 28.6 percentage point lead over Skarner. 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Skarner. 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. Skarner players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Skarner Runes Against Master Yi
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Skarner the best tools to compete against Master Yi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Skarner'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 Skarner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.88% | 32 | 0.8 | 630 | 12,222 | 78.6% | 66.7% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.1 | 623 | 12,069 | 35.7% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 0.7 | 549 | 9,121 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 0.9 | 444 | 10,162 | 35.7% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 0.9 | 548 | 10,706 | 30.8% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.3 | 1,010 | 12,201 | 60.0% | 54.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 0.7 | 728 | 10,888 | 28.6% | 62.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 0.6 | 721 | 11,100 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.5 | 779 | 10,416 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.3 | 579 | 9,950 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 5.2 | 698 | 8,290 | 12.5% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.5 | 582 | 10,237 | 37.5% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.6 | 841 | 9,815 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 3.1 | 848 | 10,626 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.8 | 597 | 12,758 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 3.4 | 794 | 9,754 | 14.3% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 0.6 | 649 | 10,071 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 675 | 13,521 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 534 | 9,684 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 688 | 11,163 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 764 | 12,614 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.5 | 709 | 10,247 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.6 | 631 | 12,870 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.5 | 573 | 10,129 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 718 | 12,976 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.6 | 713 | 12,331 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 785 | 13,014 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.9 | 565 | 9,856 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.7 | 746 | 12,837 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.5 | 586 | 13,299 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 603 | 10,070 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 541 | 11,230 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 4.4 | 524 | 8,173 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.6 | 881 | 14,459 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.0 | 699 | 10,836 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.8 | 721 | 10,955 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.7 | 639 | 12,310 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 687 | 10,709 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 534 | 8,640 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.6 | 462 | 8,109 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 641 | 10,739 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 492 | 9,409 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.5 | 787 | 9,691 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.5 | 669 | 11,156 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 733 | 10,805 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 808 | 10,441 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 531 | 9,512 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 718 | 13,702 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 705 | 9,737 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 535 | 12,705 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 690 | 12,019 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 957 | 13,176 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 690 | 13,323 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 477 | 10,649 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 562 | 6,705 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 632 | 9,328 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 3 | 0.8 | 897 | 12,465 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
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Skarner vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Skarner do against Master Yi in League of Legends?
Master Yi wins the Skarner vs Master Yi matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Skarner's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Skarner do against Master Yi in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Skarner with a 64.3% win rate versus 35.7%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Skarner do against Master Yi in the late game?
In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Skarner vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Skarner vs Master Yi matchup?
Master Yi wins the matchup against Skarner with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.
What is the best Skarner build against Master Yi?
The best Skarner build against Master Yi includes Heartsteel, Spirit Visage, Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Skarner runes against Master Yi?
The best Skarner runes against Master Yi use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Skarner vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Skarner counter Master Yi?
No, Skarner struggles against Master Yi with only a 37.5% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Skarner players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.
How do I play Skarner against Master Yi?
When playing Skarner 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.