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
Garen
VS
Champion 2
Master Yi
vs

54.1%
Garen win rate vs Master Yi
Garen has the edge
305
Games Analyzed
54.1%
Garen WR
45.9%
Master Yi WR
+328
Avg Gold Diff @15
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Garen
Level 6
Master Yi
Level 6
Garen
1 item
Garen
2 items
Master Yi
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Garen is strongest mid game while Master Yi peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Master Yi's Weakness
Master Yi's main weakness: Hard CC, burst before Q, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Garen Win Condition
Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
Recommended Items
Garen

Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game

Mortal Reminder
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 Garen's AD damage
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