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
Master Yi
VS
Champion 2
Jax
vs

48.1%
Master Yi win rate vs Jax
Skill matchup — could go either way
2,555
Games Analyzed
48.1%
Master Yi WR
51.9%
Jax WR
-151
Avg Gold Diff @15
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Master Yi
Level 6
Jax
Level 6
Jax
Trinity Force
Master Yi
2 items
Jax
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Master Yi is strongest late game while Jax peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Master Yi deals AD damage while Jax deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Master Yi's Weakness
Master Yi's main weakness: Hard CC, burst before Q, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Recommended Items
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
Jax

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Spear of Shojin
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
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Jax's Worst Matchups
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