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Master Yi vs Kha'Zix

How to Beat Kha'Zix as Master Yi in LoLMaster Yi is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Kha'Zix as Master Yi

based on 5,941 Master Yi vs Kha'Zix matchups
Win Rate
50.5 %
K/D/A
1.91
Pick Rate
3.1 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We generate our matchup statistics from the millions of ranked League of Legends games that we analyze each week. This guide on how to beat Kha'Zix as Master Yi came out of an analysis of 5941 ranked rounds where both champs faced off against each other. This counter matchup is somewhat rare. Master Yi has to counter Kha'Zix in only 3.1% of his matches.

Master Yi vs Kha'Zix Matchup Summary

Master Yi has done a ok job of beating Kha'Zix. On average, he wins a acceptable 50.5% of matches the champions face off with each other in. In Master Yi vs Kha'Zix games, Master Yi’s side is 0.0% more expected to get first blood, indicating that he most likely will get first blood against Kha'Zix.

Best Master Yi vs Kha'Zix Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
PickaxeRecurve Bow

Core Master Yi Items

~22 Mins
Experimental HexplateBlade of The Ruined KingTerminus

Optional Items

Guardian AngelSundered SkyMaw of MalmortiusWit's End

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
DominationEyeball CollectionRelentless Hunter
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
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
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E
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W
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Q
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Q
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R
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Guide to Countering Kha'Zix as Master Yi

Tips for Playing as Master Yi against Kha'Zix

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 Kha'Zix

Taste Their Fear deals bonus damage to targets that are isolated. Gain an advantage by fighting near allied minions, champions, or turrets.

Leap and Void Assault have long cooldowns. Kha'Zix is very vulnerable when these are not available.

Master Yi vs Kha'Zix Counter Stats

Master Yi Image
Win Rate
50.5 %
VS
Win Rate
49.5 %
Kha'Zix Image
7.8
< Kills >
8.5
7
< Deaths >
6.1
5.6
< Assists >
6.1
1.81
< Killing Sprees >
1.95
37
< Minions Killed >
26
1.49
< Dragons Killed >
1.69
0.4
< Inhibitors >
0.35
12,853
< Physical Damage >
17,628
798
< Magic Damage >
1,068
5,323
< True Damage >
1,029
18,974
< Damage Dealt >
19,726
32,108
< Damage Taken >
32,757
12,344
< Gold Earned >
12,825
1.43
< Towers >
1.06
0.38
< Baron Takedowns >
0.37
14,674
< Total Healing >
16,178
13,666
< Experience >
13,933
21
< Vision Score >
23
6
< Wards Placed >
6
213
< Time Dealing CC >
204

How to Counter Kha'Zix with Master Yi in LoL

The stats shown here underscore some important Master Yi versus Kha'Zix counter statistics that can help us understand the differences and similarities between the two. For instance, Master Yi’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Kha'Zix’s KDA ratio of NaN, highlighting that Master Yi may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Kha'Zix..

Master Yi typically has a similar longest kill spree as his enemy does. On average, he receives a similar amount of damage to Kha'Zix. This is usually reflective of different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also imply that the champion with more HP has less mobility and thus is unable to escape further damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Master Yi and Kha'Zix

Damage Types Compared

Master Yi
Kha'Zix
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Master Yi
Kha'Zix

Who is Better, Master Yi or Kha'Zix?

Both League of Legends champs are great. Both have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Master Yi usually fairs equally well when facing off against Kha'Zix, with a 50.5% win rate. As a result, Master Yi makes an ok counter for Kha'Zix.

While Master Yi does have a higher win rate compared to Kha'Zix, when facing one another, Master Yi also has a lower learning curve that makes him a less time consuming champ to pick up and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Master Yi into Kha'Zix.

Furthermore, Master Yi also has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Kha'Zix. This makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when facing champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion in League of Legends, in Master Yi vs Kha'Zix matchups, Master Yi is the better champion with a similar win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during teamfights.

Master Yi is a decent counter to Kha'Zix. You will do well by focussing your tactics on maximizing your gold and cs and taking out objectives. If you do that, you should do very well as Master Yi against Kha'Zix.

Additional Information for Master Yi Players

How We Calculated Our Master Yi vs Kha'Zix Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Kha'Zix as Master Yi, we analyzed 5,941 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 Kha'Zix 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 to counter Kha'Zix during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you mind the build and tips displayed above, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Master Yi on average accumulates a similar amount of CS as Kha'Zix. Champs who on average don't get many minion kills usualy don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as supports. These kinds of champions are capable of scaling well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, often have to have several high cost items to be effective. In either case, try to exceed the numbers displayed here to do well.

The most crucial items to have in your Master Yi versus Kha'Zix build include Experimental Hexplate, Blade of The Ruined King, and Terminus. When Master Yi used at least these three pieces in his build, he did significantly better vs. Kha'Zix than with most other common counter builds. In fact, Master Yi boasted an average win rate of 50.5% when playing against Kha'Zix with this build.

To have the best probability of annihilating Kha'Zix as Master Yi, you should use the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Eyeball Collection, and Relentless Hunter runes from the Precision and Domination rune sets. Of all the runes players chose for Master Yi vs Kha'Zix clashes, this sequence of runes yielded the greatest win rate. Notably, these runes gave a 50.5% win rate overall.

If you need to get Master Yi versus Kha'Zix tips and counter stats for a a particular division rank, feel free to choose one from the selection menu provided above. At first, the stats and build suggestions given are calculated using every match completed with these champs.