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How to Win Master Yi vs Darius Counter MatchupMaster Yi is in the a tier of champions

Master Yi vs Darius

How to Beat Darius as Master Yi in LoLMaster Yi is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Darius as Master Yi

based on 6,455 Master Yi vs Darius matchups
Win Rate
51.1 %
K/D/A
1.99
Pick Rate
3.4 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we summarize millions of recently ranked League of Legends matches each week. In our database, Master Yi did battle with Darius 6455 times. With so many matchups for Master Yi vs Darius gives us a lot of confidence in our capability to provide enlightening data and a supported build to wreck Darius. This counter pairing is relatively rare. Master Yi has to counter Darius in only 3.4% of his games.

Master Yi vs Darius Matchup Summary

Master Yi has done a decent job of countering Darius. On average, he wins a acceptable 51.1% of matches the champs fight one another in. In Master Yi versus Darius rounds, Master Yi’s team is 0.0% more probable to gain first blood, implying that he most likely will be able to get first blood versus Darius.

Best Master Yi vs Darius Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
PickaxeRecurve Bow

Core Master Yi Items

~22 Mins
Guinsoo's RagebladeBlade of The Ruined KingTerminus

Optional Items

Trinity ForceGuardian AngelSterak's GageWit's End

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Master Yi to level upq
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Second ability for Master Yi to level upe
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Last skill for Master Yi to max outw

Runes

PrecisionLethal TempoTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de Grace
DominationEyeball CollectionRelentless Hunter
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceArmor
Master Yi's passive ability p
Master Yi's q ability q
Master Yi's w ability w
Master Yi's e ability e
Master Yi's ultimate ability r
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E
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Q
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Q
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Guide to Countering Darius as Master Yi

Tips for Playing as Master Yi against Darius

If you're in a lane against ranged players, leveling up Meditate can allow you to stay in the lane longer and gain levels faster than they will.

Try using Alpha Strike on a minion in front of an enemy champion so you are placed at a safe distance at the end of the spell.

Wuju Style is very strong early for last hitting minions.

Advice to Win Against Darius

When Darius's axe grab is on cooldown, he is vulnerable to harassment attacks.

Darius's ability to escape from fights is limited. If you have an advantage against him, press your lead.

Master Yi vs Darius Counter Stats

Master Yi Image
Win Rate
51.1 %
VS
Win Rate
48.9 %
Darius Image
7.9
< Kills >
6.9
6.9
< Deaths >
6.2
5.8
< Assists >
4.4
1.83
< Killing Sprees >
1.57
36
< Minions Killed >
162
1.55
< Dragons Killed >
0.16
0.39
< Inhibitors >
0.44
13,413
< Physical Damage >
15,678
932
< Magic Damage >
112
5,625
< True Damage >
3,807
19,971
< Damage Dealt >
19,597
31,864
< Damage Taken >
31,121
12,307
< Gold Earned >
11,767
1.4
< Towers >
2.26
0.38
< Baron Takedowns >
0.04
14,715
< Total Healing >
7,426
13,541
< Experience >
14,405
21
< Vision Score >
17
6
< Wards Placed >
8
211
< Time Dealing CC >
164

How to Counter Darius with Master Yi in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page show some critical Master Yi versus Darius matchup statistics that can help you grasp the differences between the two. For instance, Master Yi’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Darius’s KDA ratio of NaN, indicating that Master Yi may be more central to his team's team fighting capacity than Darius..

Master Yi typically has a similar longest killing spree as his foe does. Commonly, he receives a similar amount of damage to Darius. This often reflects different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also hint that the champion with increased health has less mobility and thus is not able to flee from additional damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Master Yi and Darius

Damage Types Compared

Master Yi
Darius
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Master Yi
Darius

Who is Better, Master Yi or Darius?

Both LoL champions are great champions. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Master Yi usually wins when trying to fight Darius, with a 51.1% win rate. Thus, Master Yi makes a good counter to Darius.

While Master Yi does have a higher winrate compared to Darius, when they face off with one another, Master Yi also has a greater level of difficulty that makes him a more time consuming champion to learn. You should be careful when picking Master Yi into Darius.

Moreover, Master Yi also has only a small amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Darius. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when trying to counter champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not a single best champion overall in League of Legends, in Master Yi vs Darius matchups, Master Yi is the better champ with a higher win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during team fights.

Master Yi is a decent counter for Darius. Focus your play on increasing your CS and destroying objectives. If you can do that, you should hold your own as Master Yi against Darius.

Additional Information for Master Yi Players

How We Calculated Our Master Yi vs Darius Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Darius as Master Yi, we analyzed 6,455 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Darius as Master Yi comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Master Yi to counter Darius during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to pick up a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you mind the build and suggestions presented above, you will grow your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Master Yi often picks up a lot less CS as Darius. Champs who typically don't acquire many minion kills often don't need much CS to be effective, such as support champions. They are capable of scaling properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically require several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers displayed on this page to do well.

The most important items to focus on in your Master Yi versus Darius build include Guinsoo's Rageblade, Blade of The Ruined King, and Terminus. When Master Yi bought at least these three pieces in his build, he performed significantly better countering Darius than with most other typical builds. In fact, Master Yi had an average win rate of 51.1% battling Darius with these items in his kit.

To have the greatest chance of beating Darius as Master Yi, Master Yi players should take the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Eyeball Collection, and Relentless Hunter runes from the Precision and Domination rune sets. Out of all the runes we have analyed for Master Yi vs Darius matchups, this combination of runes yielded the highest win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 51.1% winrate overall.

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