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
Hecarim
VS
Champion 2
Master Yi
vs

49.2%
Hecarim win rate vs Master Yi
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,103
Games Analyzed
49.2%
Hecarim WR
50.8%
Master Yi WR
-61
Avg Gold Diff @15
Hecarim
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsGhost + Smite
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Hecarim
Level 3
Hecarim
Level 6
Master Yi
Level 6
Hecarim
1 item
Master Yi
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Hecarim 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 Hecarim's Weakness
Hecarim's main weakness: Hard CC, kiting, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Hecarim Win Condition
Speed charge ganks, R fear engage, run down squishies
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
Ghost Threat
Hecarim runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Hecarim

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
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 Hecarim's AD damage
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