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How to Win Master Yi vs Ezreal Counter MatchupMaster Yi is in the a tier of champions

Master Yi vs Ezreal

How to Beat Ezreal as Master Yi in LoLMaster Yi is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Ezreal as Master Yi

based on 10,812 Master Yi vs Ezreal matchups
Win Rate
54.4 %
K/D/A
2.06
Pick Rate
5.7 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We produce our matchup stats from the millions of recently rated League games that we get from Riot Games each week. Our guide on how to beat Ezreal as Master Yi came out of an analysis of 10812 ranked matches where both champs faced each other. This champ pairing is relatively uncommon. Master Yi has to counter Ezreal in only 5.7% of his rounds.

Master Yi vs Ezreal Matchup Summary

Master Yi has done a great job of beating Ezreal. On average, he wins a fantastic 54.4% of games the champs fight each other in. In Master Yi vs Ezreal rounds, Master Yi’s team is 0.0% more likely to get first blood. This implies that he probably will be able to get first blood versus Ezreal.

Best Master Yi vs Ezreal Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
PickaxeDagger

Core Master Yi Items

~22 Mins
Blade of The Ruined KingTitanic HydraKraken Slayer

Optional Items

Mercurial ScimitarGuardian AngelSterak's GageMaw of Malmortius

Summoner Spells

summonerhaste summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Master Yi to level upq
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Second ability for Master Yi to level upe
>
Last skill for Master Yi to max outw

Runes

PrecisionLethal TempoTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de Grace
InspirationMagical FootwearCosmic Insight
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceArmor
Master Yi's passive ability p
Master Yi's q ability q
Master Yi's w ability w
Master Yi's e ability e
Master Yi's ultimate ability r
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Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
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Q
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E
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E
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Guide to Countering Ezreal as Master Yi

Tips for Playing as Master Yi against Ezreal

If you're in a lane against ranged players, leveling up Meditate can allow you to stay in the lane longer and gain levels faster than they will.

Try using Alpha Strike on a minion in front of an enemy champion so you are placed at a safe distance at the end of the spell.

Wuju Style is very strong early for last hitting minions.

Advice to Win Against Ezreal

Ezreal is a very fragile champion so take the fight to him.

Ezreal is completely skill shot based, so make sure to keep minions in between you.

Mystic Shot applies on-hit effects including the Crest of Cinders.

Master Yi vs Ezreal Counter Stats

Master Yi Image
Win Rate
54.4 %
VS
Win Rate
45.6 %
Ezreal Image
8.2
< Kills >
6.6
6.8
< Deaths >
5.7
5.8
< Assists >
6.9
1.88
< Killing Sprees >
1.55
37
< Minions Killed >
169
1.61
< Dragons Killed >
0.16
0.41
< Inhibitors >
0.48
13,868
< Physical Damage >
14,863
1,040
< Magic Damage >
6,754
5,766
< True Damage >
592
20,675
< Damage Dealt >
22,209
32,733
< Damage Taken >
19,964
12,534
< Gold Earned >
11,683
1.44
< Towers >
2.2
0.41
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
15,411
< Total Healing >
5,232
13,864
< Experience >
12,558
21
< Vision Score >
16
6
< Wards Placed >
8
219
< Time Dealing CC >
91

How to Counter Ezreal with Master Yi in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here show several vital Master Yi against Ezreal counter stats that may help you explain the differences between these two champs. For instance, Master Yi’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Ezreal’s ratio of NaN, highlighting that Master Yi may be more central to his team's team fighting capacity than Ezreal..

Master Yi usually has a slightly larger longest kill spree than his foe does. On average, he takes more damage than Ezreal. This often reflects differing health capacities, yet it can also show that the champ with more HP has less mobility and thus is not able to kite away from additional damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Master Yi and Ezreal

Damage Types Compared

Master Yi
Ezreal
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Master Yi
Ezreal

Who is Better, Master Yi or Ezreal?

Both League of Legends champions are great. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Master Yi usually wins when playing against Ezreal, with a 54.4% win rate. Therefore, Master Yi makes a great counter for Ezreal.

While Master Yi does have a much higher winrate compared to Ezreal, when they face off with one another, Master Yi also has a lower level of difficulty that makes him a less challenging champ to pick up and master. You should be be fine when picking Master Yi into Ezreal.

Furthermore, Master Yi also has only a small amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Ezreal. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion in League of Legends, in Master Yi vs Ezreal matchups, Master Yi is the better champ with a noticably higher win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during team fights.

Master Yi is a great counter for Ezreal. Focus your tactics on increasing your CS and clearing objectives. If you do that, you should do very well as Master Yi against Ezreal.

Additional Information for Master Yi Players

How We Calculated Our Master Yi vs Ezreal Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Ezreal as Master Yi, we analyzed 10,812 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Ezreal as Master Yi comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Master Yi in order to counter Ezreal during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and tips shown above, you will increase your win rate significantly and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Master Yi usually racks up a lot less CS compared to Ezreal. Champs who on average don't take much CS typically don't need much CS to be effective, such as support champions. They are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually require many items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the numbers shown here to do well.

The most important items to have in your Master Yi versus Ezreal build consist of Blade of The Ruined King, Titanic Hydra, and Kraken Slayer. When Master Yi included at least these three pieces in his build, he did much better when facing Ezreal than with many other typical item sets. In fact, Master Yi had an average win rate of 54.4% when countering Ezreal with this counter build.

To have the highest chance of coming out on top against Ezreal as Master Yi, Master Yi players should use the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Magical Footwear, and Cosmic Insight runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Out of all the runes players chose for Master Yi vs Ezreal counterpicks, this order of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. Notably, these runes provided a 54.4% win rate overall.

By default, tips, stats, and builds on how to beat Ezreal as Master Yi are shown for all ranked divisions combined. To narrow the stats and builds to a particular skill level, you should use the selection menu earlier on the page.