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

Master Yi vs Samira

How to Beat Samira as Master Yi in LoLMaster Yi is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Samira as Master Yi

based on 8,818 Master Yi vs Samira matchups
Win Rate
52.5 %
K/D/A
2.07
Pick Rate
4.7 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We generate our matchup stats from the millions of rated LoL games that we get from Riot Games each and every week. This guide on how to beat Samira as Master Yi came out of an analysis of 8818 ranked matches where both champs clashed against one another. This champ matchup is relatively uncommon. Master Yi is forced to battle against Samira in only 4.7% of his games.

Master Yi vs Samira Matchup Summary

Master Yi does a good job of beating Samira. Typically, he wins a fantastic 52.5% of games the champions fight one another in. In Master Yi versus Samira rounds, Master Yi’s team is 0.0% more likely to obtain first blood, indicating that he most likely will be able to get first blood versus Samira.

Best Master Yi vs Samira Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
PickaxeRecurve Bow

Core Master Yi Items

~22 Mins
Sterak's GageGuinsoo's RagebladeBlade of The Ruined King

Optional Items

Guardian AngelRanduin's OmenMaw of MalmortiusTerminus

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
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Last skill for Master Yi to max outw

Runes

PrecisionLethal TempoTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de Grace
DominationEyeball CollectionTreasure Hunter
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
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Q
5
Q
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R
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Guide to Countering Samira as Master Yi

Tips for Playing as Master Yi against Samira

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.

Master Yi vs Samira Counter Stats

Master Yi Image
Win Rate
52.5 %
VS
Win Rate
47.5 %
Samira Image
8.1
< Kills >
9.4
6.9
< Deaths >
7
6.2
< Assists >
5.5
1.87
< Killing Sprees >
2.13
35
< Minions Killed >
166
1.53
< Dragons Killed >
0.16
0.41
< Inhibitors >
0.44
13,431
< Physical Damage >
18,079
943
< Magic Damage >
2,448
5,703
< True Damage >
565
20,078
< Damage Dealt >
21,093
31,484
< Damage Taken >
23,396
12,351
< Gold Earned >
12,825
1.46
< Towers >
2.11
0.37
< Baron Takedowns >
0.04
14,662
< Total Healing >
7,510
13,470
< Experience >
12,225
20
< Vision Score >
16
6
< Wards Placed >
8
215
< Time Dealing CC >
26

How to Counter Samira with Master Yi in LoL

The stats provided here show some vital Master Yi vs. Samira counter statistics that may help us explain the distinctions between this set of champions. As an example, Master Yi’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Samira’s ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Master Yi may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Samira..

Master Yi normally has a similar longest kill spree as his counter does. Commonly, he receives more damage than Samira. This commonly reflects different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also hint that the champ with higher health has less agility and thus is not able to kite away from additional damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Master Yi and Samira

Damage Types Compared

Master Yi
Samira
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Master Yi
Samira

Who is Better, Master Yi or Samira?

Both LoL champions are great champions. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Master Yi usually wins when trying to fight Samira, with a 52.5% win rate. Therefore, Master Yi makes a good counter for Samira.

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

Additionally, Master Yi also has almost no amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Samira. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when fighting champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Master Yi vs Samira matchups, Master Yi is the better champion with a noticably higher win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during teamfights.

Master Yi is an above average counter to Samira. You will do well by focussing your actions on maximizing your CS and taking out objectives. If you are able to do that, you should do very well as Master Yi against Samira.

Other Champion Matchups Against Master Yi

Master Yi Loses Against

NilahNilah44.7% winrateRammusRammus45.8% winrateTryndamereTryndamere46.5% winrateMiss FortuneMiss Fortune46.7% winrate

Master Yi Wins Against

YuumiYuumi57.3% winrateNidaleeNidalee56.5% winrateHweiHwei55.9% winrateNunu & WillumpNunu & Willump55.4% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

IvernIvern+ 55.3% 262 GamesRek'SaiRek'Sai+ 55.5% 119 GamesZacZac+ 55.9% 1531 GamesBel'VethBel'Veth+ 55.9% 263 Games

Additional Information for Master Yi Players

How We Calculated Our Master Yi vs Samira Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Samira as Master Yi, we analyzed 8,818 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 Samira 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.

Other Useful Resources

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Master Yi in order to counter Samira during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to gather a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you mind the build and tips presented here, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Master Yi typically gets a lot less CS compared to Samira. Champs who typically don't get many minion kills usualy don't need much CS to be valuable teammates, such as sup champs. They are able to scale well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually need many items to be effective. In either case, try to do better than the numbers displayed on this page to do well.

The ideal items to use in your Master Yi versus Samira build consist of Sterak's Gage, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Blade of The Ruined King. When Master Yi bought at least these three pieces in his build, he performed a lot better vs. Samira than with many other commonly used counter builds. In fact, Master Yi had an average win rate of 52.5% battling Samira with this build.

To have the best probability of annihilating Samira as Master Yi, Master Yi players should use the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Treasure Hunter, and Eyeball Collection runes from the Precision and Domination rune sets. Of all the rune builds players chose for Master Yi vs Samira counterpicks, this blending of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Notably, these runes provided a 52.5% winrate overall.

By default, tips, stats, and builds on how to beat Samira as Master Yi are given for all ranked divisions. To scope the statistics and builds to a specific player tier, you should use the selection menu earlier in the counter matchup guide.