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
Skarner
vs

58.2%
Master Yi win rate vs Skarner
Master Yi hard counters Skarner
239
Games Analyzed
58.2%
Master Yi WR
41.8%
Skarner WR
+652
Avg Gold Diff @15
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Skarner
Level 3
Master Yi
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Skarner
1 item
Master Yi
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Master Yi is strongest late game while Skarner peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Master Yi deals AD damage while Skarner deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Skarner's Weakness
Skarner's main weakness: Kiting, QSS removes R, slow without E. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
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
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
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's Worst Matchups
Skarner's Worst Matchups
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