Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Darius
VS
Champion 2
Master Yi
vs

47.6%
Darius win rate vs Master Yi
Master Yi has the edge
269
Games Analyzed
47.6%
Darius WR
52.4%
Master Yi WR
-193
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Master Yi
Level 6
Master Yi
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Early Aggression
Darius needs to punish Master Yi before they scale. Zone them off CS levels 1-5 and look for solo kills before first back. If Master Yi reaches 2 items even, you're in trouble.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Darius's Weakness
Darius's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, getting behind early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
Ghost Threat
Darius runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Darius

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Master Yi's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Master Yi's sustain/autos
Master Yi

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
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