Evelynn vs Master Yi
Skill matchup
Build vs Master Yi
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Evelynn: Dark Seal, Lich Bane, Mejai's Soulstealer, Sorcerer's Shoes, Rabadon's Deathcap, Shadowflame, Void Staff, Banshee's Veil.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Master Yi's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Every few consecutive basic attack, Master Yi strikes twice.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20s | 10s | 14s | – |
| 6 | 19s | 10s | 14s | 1m25 |
| 9 | 18s | 10s | 14s | 1m25 |
| 11 | 18s | 10s | 14s | 1m25 |
| 16 | 18s | 10s | 14s | 1m25 |
| 18 | 18s | 10s | 14s | 1m25 |
Playing as Evelynn
Tips to maximize your impact
- Wait 2.5 seconds to charm
Mark your target with Allure (W) and wait 2.5 seconds before hitting: the mark then charms them and lowers their magic resist for your combo.
- Save your R to finish
Save Last Caress (R) to finish: its damage increases against enemies below 30% health, and you blink backward, untargetable.
- Approach in camouflage
Approach your target unseen once you hit level 6: from then on, Demon Shade (passive) camouflages you out of combat.
- Farm before level 6
Farm before level 6 rather than forcing ganks: Demon Shade (passive) only camouflages you from that level on.
Playing against Master Yi
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Don't run alone from his R
Against Highlander (R), don't run alone: regroup with your team, because he gains speed and ignores slows.
- CC him after his Alpha Strike
If you have CC other than a slow, land it right after Alpha Strike (Q): during the strike, he's untargetable, and Highlander (R) ignores slows.
- Interrupt his Meditate
If you have CC, interrupt Meditate (W): he channels it to heal, more at low health, and to reduce the damage he takes.
- Pressure his jungle early
Put pressure on his jungle early on: Master Yi is strongest once he has his items, and each stolen camp delays him.
Other Evelynn matchups
Patch 16.21.1