Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
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Champion 2
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52.8%
Master Yi win rate vs Nidalee
Master Yi has the edge
534
Games Analyzed
52.8%
Master Yi WR
47.2%
Nidalee WR
+224
Avg Gold Diff @15
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Nidalee
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Nidalee
Level 3
Master Yi
Level 6
Nidalee
Level 6
Nidalee
1 item
Master Yi
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Survive to Scale
Nidalee will try to bully you early. Give up CS if needed  your job is to not die. Master Yi outscales hard after 2 items. Play for farm, not fights.
Mixed Resistances
Master Yi deals AD damage while Nidalee deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Nidalee has range advantage. Master Yi should look for short trades when Nidalee uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Nidalee's Weakness
Nidalee's main weakness: Falls off hard late, skill-shot reliant, squishy. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
Nidalee Win Condition
Spear poke, cougar execute, early game dominance
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
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Nidalee's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Nidalee's burst
Nidalee
Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
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's Worst Matchups
Nidalee's Worst Matchups
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