Yunara - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
3.8%

Yunaravs Xayah

FMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yunara vs Xayah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Xayah wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.5%) over Yunara based on 67 games. Xayah wins the early laning phase while Yunara scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yunara vs Xayah matchup.

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Yunara Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yunara 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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Yunara - 46.3% win rate in this matchup
Yunara
46.3% WR
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Xayah vs Yunara matchup - 53.7% win rate
Xayah
53.7% WR

Who Wins the Yunara vs Xayah Matchup?

Xayah wins the Yunara vs Xayah matchup
Winner
Xayah
Matches: 67
46.3%
Win Rate
53.7%
7.1
CS / min
6.8
889
DMG / min
826
12,192
Gold / game
11,739
157
Heal / min
166
424
DMG Mitigated / min
403
0.3
CC / min
0.6
35.3%
Early Game WR
64.7%
57.6%
Late Game WR
42.4%

Yunara vs Xayah Matchup Summary

The Yunara vs Xayah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 67 recent matches analyzed, Xayah wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Yunara's 46.3%, giving Xayah a 7.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xayah controls the early laning stage, but Yunara outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xayah needs to press advantages before Yunara reaches their power spikes, while Yunara should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xayah leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xayah has a strong advantage in this matchup. Yunara players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Xayah 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.

Yunara vs Xayah Laning Phase Breakdown

Yunara wins the laning phase against Xayah in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.1Yunara
6.8Xayah
Yunara and Xayah farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
889Yunara
826Xayah
Yunara deals 63 more champion damage per minute than Xayah. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Xayah choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Yunara's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,192Yunara
11,739Xayah
Yunara earns 454 more gold per game than Xayah, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Yunara slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Yunara
0.6Xayah
Both Yunara and Xayah provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
582Yunara
569Xayah
Yunara and Xayah have comparable sustain profiles, with only 12 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xayah
64.7%
+29.4% advantage
Yunara early game win rateYunara35.3%
Xayah early game win rateXayah64.7%
Late Game
Yunara
57.6%
+15.2% advantage
Yunara late game win rateYunara57.6%
Xayah late game win rateXayah42.4%

Xayah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.7% win rate — a 29.4 percentage point lead over Yunara. This lopsided early game means Xayah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Yunara is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.6% win rate — 15.2 points above Xayah. Extended games heavily favor Yunara, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Xayah must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Yunara reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Yunara 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 Yunara Runes Against Xayah

Precision rune tree - Yunara primary runes vs XayahPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yunara rune vs XayahTriumph - best Yunara rune vs XayahLegend: Alacrity - best Yunara rune vs XayahCut Down - best Yunara rune vs Xayah
Inspiration rune tree - Yunara secondary runes vs XayahInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Yunara rune vs XayahMagical Footwear - best Yunara rune vs Xayah
54.5% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Yunara the best tools to compete against Xayah in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Yunara matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Yunara'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 Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Yunara matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.09%4406.888013,07249.7%48.7%
49.13%3446.881812,70547.8%50.3%
47.15%2636.791113,15545.5%48.4%
43.03%2516.886712,41243.1%43.0%
48.17%2186.787912,96653.5%44.7%
50.54%1847.396813,11747.3%53.8%
55.19%1836.988513,86145.2%60.3%
58.59%1286.91,00113,59861.7%56.8%
52.85%1237.097213,91648.8%55.0%
37.72%1146.784412,20029.7%48.0%
54.05%1117.194813,66555.8%52.5%
46.23%1066.993012,87544.4%47.5%
52.48%1016.783412,29054.4%50.9%
53.41%887.089512,96143.2%63.6%
46.58%737.186412,81148.4%45.2%
43.66%716.882611,97243.2%44.1%
46.27%677.188912,19235.3%57.6%
55.74%616.988715,29240.0%63.4%
43.86%577.087814,05056.5%35.3%
46.00%507.387013,02342.9%48.3%
45.45%447.480614,07164.7%33.3%
44.19%437.493113,34647.6%40.9%
39.02%416.774112,40437.5%40.0%
41.03%396.996914,63146.1%38.5%
57.58%336.490913,39950.0%60.9%
58.62%297.089913,57025.0%71.4%
28.57%286.978713,41318.2%35.3%
42.31%267.11,14213,43236.4%46.7%
69.23%267.01,08015,75672.7%66.7%
33.33%246.987313,84314.3%41.2%
45.45%227.388215,10344.4%46.1%
45.45%227.584614,54137.5%50.0%
52.63%196.782812,05480.0%42.9%
36.84%196.983311,98912.5%54.5%
38.89%187.081013,82814.3%54.5%
43.75%167.21,08814,56333.3%50.0%
53.85%136.594813,24037.5%80.0%
75.00%127.176715,918100.0%70.0%
50.00%106.687815,163100.0%37.5%
50.00%105.961410,92150.0%50.0%
42.86%77.079914,69033.3%50.0%
28.57%76.279611,30225.0%33.3%
42.86%77.31,09217,8480.0%42.9%
33.33%66.468612,11825.0%50.0%
50.00%66.174315,5510.0%50.0%
50.00%67.498715,31950.0%50.0%
50.00%67.379415,126100.0%25.0%
20.00%56.191611,16233.3%0.0%
60.00%56.784614,73166.7%50.0%
60.00%56.31,28017,304100.0%50.0%
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Yunara vs Xayah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yunara do against Xayah in League of Legends?

Xayah wins the Yunara vs Xayah matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Yunara's 46.3%, a 7.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 67 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Yunara do against Xayah in the early game?

In the early game, Xayah has the advantage against Yunara with a 64.7% win rate versus 35.3%. Xayah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Yunara do against Xayah in the late game?

In the late game, Yunara takes over the Yunara vs Xayah matchup with a 57.6% win rate compared to 42.4%. Yunara scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yunara vs Xayah matchup?

Xayah wins the matchup against Yunara with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.5 percentage point advantage means Xayah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 67 games analyzed.

What is the best Yunara build against Xayah?

The best Yunara build against Xayah includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Yunara runes against Xayah?

The best Yunara runes against Xayah use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.5% win rate in the Yunara vs Xayah matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yunara counter Xayah?

No, Yunara struggles against Xayah with only a 46.3% win rate. Xayah has the advantage in this matchup. Yunara players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xayah's lead.

How do I play Yunara against Xayah?

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