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

Master Yi vs Mordekaiser

How to Beat Mordekaiser as Master Yi in LoLMaster Yi is in the s tier of champions
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How to Beat Mordekaiser as Master Yi

based on 13,355 Master Yi vs Mordekaiser matchups
Win Rate
50.4 %
K/D/A
1.94
Pick Rate
7.1 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We calculate our counter statistics from the millions of recently rated League matches that we analyze every week. Our guide on how to beat Mordekaiser as Master Yi came out of an analysis of 13355 ranked rounds where both champs battled each other. This particular counter pairing is somewhat uncommon. Master Yi has to counter Mordekaiser in only 7.1% of his rounds.

Master Yi vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

Master Yi does a average job of beating Mordekaiser. Typically, he wins a acceptable 50.4% of the time the champions clash against one another in. In Master Yi versus Mordekaiser rounds, Master Yi’s team is 0.1% more expected to obtain first blood, implying that he most likely will be able to get first blood versus Mordekaiser.

Best Master Yi vs Mordekaiser Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Gustwalker HatchlingMosstomper Seedling

Early Items

~5 Mins
PickaxeVampiric Scepter

Core Master Yi Items

~22 Mins
Guardian AngelWit's EndGuinsoo's Rageblade

Optional Items

Sterak's GageBloodthirsterMercurial ScimitarNavori Quickblades

Summoner Spells

summonerhaste 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 CollectionUltimate Hunter
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
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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Q
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E
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W
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Q
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Q
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R
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Q
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Guide to Countering Mordekaiser as Master Yi

Tips for Playing as Master Yi against Mordekaiser

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 Mordekaiser

Mordekaiser builds up a powerful damage aura when fighting champions, so keep your distance.

Realm of Death will cut you off from your teammates completely. Try to save mobility spells to escape Mordekaiser once inside

Damage he deals can be converted into a large shield, and consumed for health

Master Yi vs Mordekaiser Counter Stats

Master Yi Image
Win Rate
50.4 %
VS
Win Rate
49.6 %
Mordekaiser Image
8.1
< Kills >
7
7.1
< Deaths >
5.9
5.7
< Assists >
4.6
1.86
< Killing Sprees >
1.57
36
< Minions Killed >
151
1.48
< Dragons Killed >
0.2
0.38
< Inhibitors >
0.43
13,905
< Physical Damage >
2,691
1,130
< Magic Damage >
18,980
5,715
< True Damage >
604
20,752
< Damage Dealt >
22,276
31,840
< Damage Taken >
30,690
12,340
< Gold Earned >
11,543
1.34
< Towers >
1.99
0.36
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
14,879
< Total Healing >
8,839
13,600
< Experience >
14,810
20
< Vision Score >
16
6
< Wards Placed >
8
215
< Time Dealing CC >
227

How to Counter Mordekaiser with Master Yi in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here clarify some critical Master Yi vs. Mordekaiser matchup statistics that may help us explain the differences and similarities between this set of champions. For instance, Master Yi’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Mordekaiser’s KDA ratio of NaN, indicating that Master Yi may be more central to his team's team fighting potential than Mordekaiser..

Master Yi usually has a similar longest killing spree as his opponent does. On average, he receives a similar amount of damage to Mordekaiser. This typically indicates different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also show that the champion with increased HP has less agility and thus is not able to kite away from further harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Master Yi and Mordekaiser

Damage Types Compared

Master Yi
Mordekaiser
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Master Yi
Mordekaiser

Who is Better, Master Yi or Mordekaiser?

Both League champions are great champions. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Master Yi usually fairs equally well when playing against Mordekaiser, with a 50.4% win rate. As a result, Master Yi makes an ok counter to Mordekaiser.

While Master Yi does have a higher winrate compared to Mordekaiser, when facing one another, Master Yi also has a greater difficulty level that makes him a more difficult champion to develop with. You still need to be cautious when picking Master Yi into Mordekaiser.

Furthermore, Master Yi has only a small amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Mordekaiser. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Master Yi vs Mordekaiser matchups, Master Yi is the better champ with a similar win rate, similar champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during late stage team fights.

Master Yi is a decent counter to Mordekaiser. You will do well by focussing your gameplay on keeping up your gold income and taking out objectives. If you can do that, you should do very well as Master Yi against Mordekaiser.

Additional Information for Master Yi Players

How We Calculated Our Master Yi vs Mordekaiser Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Mordekaiser as Master Yi, we analyzed 13,355 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 Mordekaiser 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.

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Master Yi to counter Mordekaiser during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to pick up a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and suggestions presented above, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Master Yi on average accumulates a lot less CS relative to Mordekaiser. Champs who on average don't get much CS usualy don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. They are capable of scaling well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually have to have several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the values shown here to do well.

The ideal items to use in your Master Yi versus Mordekaiser build include Guardian Angel, Wit's End, and Guinsoo's Rageblade. When Master Yi bought at least these three pieces in his build, he did much better vs Mordekaiser than with most other common item sets. In fact, Master Yi had an average win rate of 50.4% battling Mordekaiser with these items in his kit.

To have the best probability of annihilating Mordekaiser as Master Yi, Master Yi players should use the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Eyeball Collection, and Ultimate Hunter runes from the Precision and Domination rune sets. Out of all the rune combinations we have analyed for Master Yi vs Mordekaiser battles, this mix of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. Notably, these runes provided a 50.4% win rate overall.

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