Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Vaynevs Master Yi

BMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vayne vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Master Yi wins with a 77.8% win rate (+55.6%) over Vayne based on 10 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Master Yi matchup.

Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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.

Compare against an opponent
Master Yi - 22.2% win rateMaster Yi(22.2%)
Vayne - 22.2% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
22.2% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Vayne matchup - 77.8% win rate
Master Yi
77.8% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Vayne vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 10
22.2%
Win Rate
77.8%
4.2
CS / min
4.8
658
DMG / min
769
9,348
Gold / game
11,420
162
Heal / min
311
420
DMG Mitigated / min
717
0.5
CC / min
0.1
14.3%
Early Game WR
85.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vayne vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 77.8% win rate compared to Vayne's 22.2%, giving Master Yi a 55.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vayne leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vayne 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.

Vayne vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.2Vayne
4.8Master Yi
Master Yi edges out Vayne by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Master Yi.
Damage
658Vayne
769Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Vayne by 111 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne 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
9,348Vayne
11,420Master Yi
Master Yi generates a commanding 2,072 more gold per game than Vayne. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vayne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Vayne
0.1Master Yi
Vayne provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vayne coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
582Vayne
1,028Master Yi
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 446 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vayne Build Against Master Yi

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Vayne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vayne against Master Yi are Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Guinsoo's Rageblade. This combination gives Vayne 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 Vayne vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne14.3%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi85.7%
Late Game
Vayne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne50.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi50.0%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 85.7% win rate — a 71.4 percentage point lead over Vayne. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vayne at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Master Yi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Master Yi has the edge early, but Vayne gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Vayne Runes Against Master Yi

Sorcery rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Vayne rune vs Master YiManaflow Band - best Vayne rune vs Master YiTranscendence - best Vayne rune vs Master YiScorch - best Vayne rune vs Master Yi
Domination rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs Master YiDomination
Taste of Blood - best Vayne rune vs Master YiGrisly Mementos - best Vayne rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Vayne the best tools to compete against Master Yi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Vayne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Vayne'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 Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vayne matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.82%7326.180313,25851.6%50.3%
50.47%6435.981913,61051.8%49.5%
50.16%6266.386013,31448.9%51.4%
53.35%5296.186813,34852.2%54.2%
49.25%4756.590413,93644.6%53.5%
56.36%4026.491813,99152.9%59.4%
46.70%3956.080213,25141.1%51.1%
52.87%3546.492214,14751.2%53.9%
48.04%2826.084313,50556.5%42.2%
51.29%2716.587013,47253.7%49.3%
52.54%2396.288813,13952.5%52.6%
54.25%2126.591714,46558.5%51.5%
51.26%2006.283713,33657.7%44.2%
55.00%2006.182113,16149.5%60.0%
47.40%1926.389113,42449.0%45.8%
55.56%1816.085813,65358.1%53.8%
49.11%1706.287313,70246.5%51.0%
49.63%1355.985414,04346.3%51.9%
55.65%1156.190213,63258.8%53.1%
53.15%1116.084211,67052.9%53.3%
57.41%1096.590812,76754.2%60.0%
50.00%1066.283813,92548.7%50.8%
60.20%996.199412,48161.9%58.9%
54.74%965.81,03114,05643.6%62.5%
51.09%926.191413,61256.1%47.1%
45.65%926.384513,98043.6%47.2%
51.65%916.489314,00447.4%54.7%
50.59%876.394912,10352.9%49.0%
45.88%866.185913,54056.8%37.5%
45.12%835.760311,33933.3%54.4%
46.15%786.089711,41528.9%62.5%
44.16%776.31,39112,48136.7%48.9%
39.47%776.288514,18028.0%45.1%
53.73%685.564011,62826.1%68.2%
45.45%666.696914,14246.9%44.1%
49.23%666.31,02112,93252.0%47.5%
53.13%646.01,00511,45151.5%54.8%
45.31%646.285813,54544.4%46.0%
50.00%646.398712,06041.4%57.1%
59.32%596.199711,68457.1%61.3%
50.00%566.591913,45255.6%44.8%
50.00%546.494912,10040.0%55.9%
57.14%496.384312,07754.2%60.0%
53.06%496.494512,15460.9%46.1%
47.92%486.380412,12534.8%60.0%
46.81%486.597012,45347.6%46.1%
51.06%476.592611,29546.1%57.1%
51.11%457.299813,30647.6%54.2%
32.56%435.87009,81520.7%57.1%
69.77%436.890315,25571.4%69.0%
51.16%436.198611,82545.8%57.9%
52.38%426.687712,78847.6%57.1%
55.00%406.097011,81355.6%54.5%
55.00%405.891414,58447.4%61.9%
58.97%396.081012,83146.7%66.7%
48.65%386.084011,26447.6%50.0%
43.24%375.782511,62740.0%47.1%
45.71%356.094612,63827.3%54.2%
33.33%336.588813,38920.0%39.1%
48.48%336.072813,05940.0%55.6%
48.39%326.292713,03146.1%50.0%
54.84%316.182311,63250.0%58.8%
46.67%306.076812,08346.1%47.1%
63.33%306.488612,70272.7%57.9%
44.44%275.495212,11458.3%33.3%
50.00%266.588911,51646.1%53.9%
61.54%266.81,08714,27762.5%61.1%
46.15%265.284913,31170.0%31.3%
50.00%266.579212,81066.7%35.7%
46.15%266.61,14412,90646.7%45.5%
50.00%266.81,09014,26366.7%41.2%
50.00%246.188512,72954.5%46.1%
40.91%236.587614,59940.0%41.7%
60.87%236.390914,13163.6%58.3%
52.38%225.586013,67055.6%50.0%
42.86%216.584511,53433.3%55.6%
50.00%206.073810,24154.5%44.4%
63.16%196.31,06115,663100.0%53.3%
52.63%195.983912,95142.9%58.3%
52.94%176.01,02012,52340.0%71.4%
43.75%165.762410,93325.0%62.5%
62.50%166.881711,30363.6%60.0%
26.67%156.56669,61722.2%33.3%
40.00%154.089712,23157.1%25.0%
35.71%146.463711,28033.3%40.0%
42.86%146.984611,76328.6%57.1%
42.86%146.392511,74442.9%42.9%
38.46%134.782713,52216.7%57.1%
46.15%135.896112,41620.0%62.5%
46.15%135.998214,62342.9%50.0%
50.00%125.789715,26533.3%55.6%
41.67%126.797615,74340.0%42.9%
58.33%124.583212,19950.0%62.5%
58.33%125.978111,83020.0%85.7%
41.67%124.476311,16450.0%25.0%
54.55%112.91,05515,23950.0%57.1%
36.36%116.675013,0070.0%44.4%
45.45%114.280712,51350.0%40.0%
36.36%116.390412,25950.0%28.6%
22.22%104.26589,34814.3%50.0%
50.00%105.91,13212,11860.0%40.0%
40.00%104.877312,40933.3%50.0%
33.33%93.473212,8440.0%42.9%
44.44%94.469512,82450.0%40.0%
62.50%86.066012,870100.0%50.0%
25.00%84.275811,7450.0%66.7%
62.50%85.889913,4690.0%100.0%
14.29%76.01,05415,4820.0%16.7%
71.43%76.684915,13250.0%80.0%
71.43%74.483412,500100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.778713,85750.0%75.0%
33.33%66.975311,851100.0%0.0%
50.00%65.195712,1060.0%60.0%
50.00%66.589810,84275.0%0.0%
33.33%61.280811,0650.0%100.0%
50.00%64.077515,502100.0%40.0%
60.00%56.31,18019,8650.0%60.0%
25.00%52.456711,13350.0%0.0%
40.00%56.385511,5310.0%66.7%
60.00%56.41,09915,068100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.187711,5370.0%100.0%
40.00%53.11,07012,85150.0%0.0%
40.00%52.770614,2870.0%50.0%
0.00%56.078112,1500.0%0.0%
60.00%56.91,19213,2620.0%100.0%
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Vayne vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Vayne vs Master Yi matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to Vayne's 22.2%, a 55.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Vayne with a 85.7% win rate versus 14.3%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Vayne vs Master Yi matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vayne vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Vayne with a 77.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 55.6 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Master Yi?

The best Vayne build against Master Yi includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vayne runes against Master Yi?

The best Vayne runes against Master Yi use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vayne vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vayne counter Master Yi?

No, Vayne struggles against Master Yi with only a 22.2% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Vayne against Master Yi?

When playing Vayne against Master Yi, play cautiously and avoid Master Yi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Master Yi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.