Matchup
Sustained DPSHeavy AD damageDive threatSplit push
Skill matchup
Build vs Master Yi
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
100%
0%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Heal
Anti Tank
DPS
80.0% WR10 games
Inspiration
First Strike
Magical Footwear
Triple Tonic
Cosmic Insight
Domination
Ultimate Hunter
Sudden Impact
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Qiyana
Master YiAggressive
Neutral
Passive
Master Yi's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Double Strike (P)
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 against Master Yi
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Hard CC (stun, knockup, suppress) is the only way to stop Master Yi — save a CC to shut him down.
2
Master Yi is very weak in early game jungle: invade him and contest his camps early.
3
Don't run away alone: Yi with R is faster than you and immune to slows. Group up instead.
4
Point-and-click CC is the best counter because he can't dodge it with Q if it's instant.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026