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
Skarner
VS
Champion 2
Master Yi
vs

45.9%
Skarner win rate vs Master Yi
Master Yi has the edge
244
Games Analyzed
45.9%
Skarner WR
54.1%
Master Yi WR
-328
Avg Gold Diff @15
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Skarner
Level 3
Skarner
Level 6
Master Yi
Level 6
Skarner
1 item
Master Yi
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Skarner is strongest mid game while Master Yi peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Skarner deals Mixed damage while Master Yi deals AD. 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.
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
Recommended Items
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

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
Core
Build every game
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