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
Nasus
vs

55.7%
Master Yi win rate vs Nasus
Master Yi hard counters Nasus
122
Games Analyzed
55.7%
Master Yi WR
44.3%
Nasus WR
+459
Avg Gold Diff @15
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Nasus
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Master Yi
Level 6
Nasus
Level 6
Nasus
Trinity Force
Nasus
200 stacks
Master Yi
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Master Yi is strongest late game while Nasus 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.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Nasus's Weakness
Nasus's main weakness: Early game, kiting, getting zoned from stacks. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
Nasus Win Condition
Stack Q, scale, become unkillable splitpusher
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

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Nasus's AD damage

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

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
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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