Zaahen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Zaahenvs Master Yi

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zaahen vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Master Yi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zaahen based on 10 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Zaahen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zaahen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zaahen vs Master Yi matchup.

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Zaahen Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zaahen 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
Zaahen - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Zaahen
40.0% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Zaahen matchup - 60.0% win rate
Master Yi
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Zaahen vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Zaahen vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.3
CS / min
1.4
724
DMG / min
685
12,267
Gold / game
12,877
563
Heal / min
401
1,266
DMG Mitigated / min
744
0.8
CC / min
0.2
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Zaahen vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Zaahen 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 60.0% win rate compared to Zaahen's 40.0%, giving Master Yi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Zaahen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Zaahen reaches their power spikes, while Zaahen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zaahen leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zaahen 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.

Zaahen vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Zaahen is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zaahen holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.3Zaahen
1.4Master Yi
Zaahen and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
724Zaahen
685Master Yi
Zaahen deals 39 more champion damage per minute than Master Yi. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Master Yi choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Zaahen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,267Zaahen
12,877Master Yi
Master Yi earns 610 more gold per game than Zaahen, 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
0.8Zaahen
0.2Master Yi
Zaahen provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zaahen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,829Zaahen
1,145Master Yi
Zaahen vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 684 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zaahen 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 Zaahen Build Against Master Yi

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Zaahen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zaahen against Master Yi are Stridebreaker, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Zaahen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Zaahen vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Zaahen early game win rateZaahen20.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi80.0%
Late Game
Zaahen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Zaahen late game win rateZaahen60.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi40.0%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Zaahen. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zaahen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Zaahen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Zaahen primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Conqueror - best Zaahen rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Zaahen rune vs Master YiLegend: Haste - best Zaahen rune vs Master YiLast Stand - best Zaahen rune vs Master Yi
Inspiration rune tree - Zaahen secondary runes vs Master YiInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Zaahen rune vs Master YiApproach Velocity - best Zaahen rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

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


Zaahen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Zaahen'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 Zaahen build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zaahen matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.89%366.393212,24427.3%44.0%
50.00%325.899712,10856.3%43.8%
65.38%266.087211,57454.5%73.3%
61.54%265.778710,99350.0%80.0%
50.00%265.663311,63333.3%64.3%
60.00%254.988910,94636.4%78.6%
56.00%255.068310,81683.3%30.8%
75.00%245.185711,90380.0%71.4%
50.00%226.173110,66853.9%44.4%
38.10%216.195212,22554.5%20.0%
50.00%206.294411,50266.7%36.4%
55.00%205.496210,44071.4%46.1%
21.05%195.683811,5270.0%28.6%
33.33%185.782910,30437.5%30.0%
31.25%165.37159,98525.0%37.5%
56.25%165.969710,34850.0%62.5%
50.00%162.692212,54242.9%55.6%
46.67%156.176111,52625.0%54.5%
60.00%156.01,01514,31875.0%54.5%
66.67%156.478711,25757.1%75.0%
42.86%141.876811,74250.0%37.5%
42.86%143.276712,53825.0%50.0%
64.29%146.51,14910,29157.1%71.4%
85.71%146.085311,90080.0%88.9%
57.14%145.583511,94175.0%50.0%
42.86%145.31,03911,46433.3%50.0%
69.23%135.780811,67362.5%80.0%
58.33%126.56529,82162.5%50.0%
41.67%126.81,02113,99640.0%42.9%
45.45%116.384011,08966.7%20.0%
27.27%115.685813,46650.0%22.2%
45.45%116.11,05810,15375.0%28.6%
45.45%115.383312,37166.7%37.5%
20.00%101.07029,75414.3%33.3%
60.00%104.295010,23842.9%100.0%
50.00%105.88219,93066.7%42.9%
60.00%106.275312,58550.0%62.5%
90.00%106.091711,907100.0%80.0%
40.00%101.372412,26720.0%60.0%
66.67%92.97418,90466.7%66.7%
33.33%96.293711,968100.0%25.0%
25.00%86.364810,80033.3%20.0%
50.00%84.697311,431100.0%33.3%
62.50%87.280410,35880.0%33.3%
71.43%75.889814,392100.0%60.0%
28.57%72.791512,1430.0%50.0%
71.43%72.21,18017,247100.0%66.7%
28.57%73.183511,60050.0%0.0%
57.14%77.01,10813,34733.3%75.0%
28.57%71.353612,528100.0%0.0%
50.00%61.065112,9320.0%60.0%
50.00%65.31,00113,9010.0%60.0%
66.67%64.779412,27866.7%66.7%
33.33%65.75688,41125.0%50.0%
16.67%60.873512,6660.0%25.0%
33.33%61.37029,93466.7%0.0%
60.00%51.276716,4920.0%75.0%
80.00%56.097112,36375.0%100.0%
80.00%51.683312,26766.7%100.0%
60.00%56.572412,20950.0%66.7%
40.00%51.17039,89950.0%0.0%
40.00%55.972011,96650.0%33.3%
60.00%53.658112,405100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.34679,92450.0%100.0%

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Zaahen vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Zaahen vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zaahen's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Zaahen with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Zaahen takes over the Zaahen vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Zaahen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zaahen vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Zaahen with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Zaahen build against Master Yi?

The best Zaahen build against Master Yi includes Stridebreaker, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zaahen runes against Master Yi?

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

Does Zaahen counter Master Yi?

No, Zaahen struggles against Master Yi with only a 40.0% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Zaahen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Zaahen against Master Yi?

When playing Zaahen 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.