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
Smolder
VS
Champion 2
Master Yi
vs

46.1%
Smolder win rate vs Master Yi
Master Yi has the edge
104
Games Analyzed
46.1%
Smolder WR
53.9%
Master Yi WR
-308
Avg Gold Diff @15
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Smolder
Level 6
Master Yi
Level 6
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
Master Yi
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Smolder is strongest late game while Master Yi peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Smolder deals Mixed damage while Master Yi deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Smolder has range advantage. Master Yi should look for short trades when Smolder uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Smolder's Weakness
Smolder's main weakness: Weak early, needs stacks, no mobility. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
Recommended Items
Smolder

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
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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