Zerivs Master Yi
Zeri vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Master Yi wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Zeri based on 7 games. Master Yi wins the early laning phase while Zeri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zeri vs Master Yi matchup.
Zeri Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zeri 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.
Who Wins the Zeri vs Master Yi Matchup?
Zeri vs Master Yi Matchup Summary
The Zeri vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Zeri's 42.9%, giving Master Yi a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Zeri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi needs to press advantages before Zeri reaches their power spikes, while Zeri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Master Yi leads by 561 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zeri 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.
Zeri vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown
Zeri is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zeri holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zeri Build Against Master Yi
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Zeri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zeri against Master Yi are Voltaic Cyclosword, Stormrazor and Statikk Shiv. This combination gives Zeri 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 Zeri vs Master Yi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Master Yi100.0%Zeri75.0%Master Yi25.0%Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Zeri. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Zeri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Zeri, 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 Zeri reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zeri 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 Zeri Runes Against Master Yi
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Zeri the best tools to compete against Master Yi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Zeri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Zeri'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 Zeri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.66% | 207 | 7.4 | 867 | 14,072 | 54.8% | 50.5% | |
| 49.22% | 193 | 7.4 | 899 | 14,308 | 54.0% | 44.1% | |
| 50.79% | 191 | 7.5 | 905 | 14,412 | 47.1% | 53.9% | |
| 47.59% | 166 | 7.7 | 965 | 15,021 | 48.0% | 47.2% | |
| 55.86% | 145 | 7.1 | 867 | 14,433 | 47.5% | 61.9% | |
| 46.43% | 140 | 7.1 | 878 | 14,501 | 50.9% | 43.2% | |
| 53.54% | 127 | 7.4 | 989 | 14,444 | 53.9% | 53.2% | |
| 52.85% | 123 | 7.4 | 894 | 14,985 | 49.1% | 55.7% | |
| 40.20% | 102 | 7.2 | 866 | 13,639 | 36.5% | 44.0% | |
| 37.50% | 80 | 7.3 | 898 | 14,463 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 75 | 7.2 | 885 | 13,291 | 53.7% | 52.9% | |
| 53.42% | 73 | 7.2 | 930 | 15,072 | 69.2% | 44.7% | |
| 46.38% | 69 | 7.4 | 1,010 | 14,620 | 45.2% | 47.4% | |
| 57.38% | 61 | 7.0 | 1,003 | 13,313 | 67.7% | 44.4% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 7.7 | 909 | 13,483 | 57.6% | 32.0% | |
| 56.36% | 55 | 7.1 | 872 | 12,825 | 50.0% | 64.0% | |
| 61.54% | 52 | 7.8 | 830 | 14,005 | 59.4% | 65.0% | |
| 63.27% | 49 | 7.6 | 932 | 14,212 | 58.3% | 68.0% | |
| 36.59% | 41 | 7.5 | 1,079 | 15,585 | 47.1% | 29.2% | |
| 35.14% | 37 | 7.4 | 918 | 15,011 | 23.5% | 45.0% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 7.6 | 858 | 14,038 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 72.00% | 25 | 6.9 | 864 | 14,480 | 83.3% | 61.5% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 7.4 | 928 | 15,203 | 54.5% | 66.7% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.9 | 883 | 14,276 | 55.6% | 35.7% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 7.0 | 854 | 15,791 | 88.9% | 58.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 7.8 | 942 | 14,193 | 45.5% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 7.6 | 874 | 12,766 | 23.1% | 71.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.7 | 915 | 14,223 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 7.5 | 1,000 | 15,442 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 7.1 | 886 | 13,328 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 7.7 | 914 | 15,828 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 7.5 | 985 | 14,209 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.6 | 825 | 13,756 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 8.5 | 996 | 17,063 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 8.1 | 845 | 14,480 | 25.0% | 16.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 774 | 14,197 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 8.0 | 949 | 14,468 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.6 | 1,327 | 16,976 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.3 | 729 | 15,456 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 7.3 | 549 | 8,262 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 7.5 | 828 | 11,964 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.9 | 1,098 | 13,240 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.8 | 625 | 12,713 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 8.1 | 739 | 8,493 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 608 | 10,547 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 1,206 | 16,977 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 655 | 11,848 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 819 | 10,753 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
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Zeri vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zeri do against Master Yi in League of Legends?
Master Yi wins the Zeri vs Master Yi matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Zeri's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Zeri do against Master Yi in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Zeri with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Zeri do against Master Yi in the late game?
In the late game, Zeri takes over the Zeri vs Master Yi matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Zeri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zeri vs Master Yi matchup?
Master Yi wins the matchup against Zeri with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Zeri build against Master Yi?
The best Zeri build against Master Yi includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Stormrazor, Statikk Shiv 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 Zeri runes against Master Yi?
The best Zeri runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Zeri vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zeri counter Master Yi?
No, Zeri struggles against Master Yi with only a 42.9% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Zeri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.
How do I play Zeri against Master Yi?
When playing Zeri 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.