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
Volibear
vs

51.4%
Master Yi win rate vs Volibear
Skill matchup — could go either way
459
Games Analyzed
51.4%
Master Yi WR
48.6%
Volibear WR
+113
Avg Gold Diff @15
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Volibear
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Volibear
Level 3
Master Yi
Level 6
Volibear
Level 6
Volibear
1 item
Master Yi
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Survive to Scale
Volibear 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 Volibear deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Volibear's Weakness
Volibear's main weakness: Kiting, falls off late, no escape. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
Volibear Win Condition
Tower dive with R, all-in with stun, early bully
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
Volibear

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya'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
Volibear's Worst Matchups
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