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How to Win Master Yi vs Rek'Sai Counter MatchupMaster Yi is in the a tier of champions

Master Yi vs Rek'Sai

How to Beat Rek'Sai as Master Yi in LoLMaster Yi is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Rek'Sai as Master Yi

based on 1,011 Master Yi vs Rek'Sai matchups
Win Rate
54 %
K/D/A
2.06
Pick Rate
0.5 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We generate our matchup statistics from the millions of ranked LoL games that we analyze every week. This guide on how to beat Rek'Sai as Master Yi came out of an analysis of 1011 ranked matches where both champions opposed each other. This particular pairing is somewhat rare. Master Yi has to counter Rek'Sai in only 0.5% of his rounds.

Master Yi vs Rek'Sai Matchup Summary

Master Yi has done a great job of countering Rek'Sai. Typically, he wins a terrific 54.0% of games the champions oppose each other in. In Master Yi vs Rek'Sai games, Master Yi’s team is 0.1% more likely to earn first blood. This implies that he probably will get first blood versus Rek'Sai.

Best Master Yi vs Rek'Sai Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Gustwalker HatchlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
PickaxeRecurve Bow

Core Master Yi Items

~22 Mins
Guinsoo's RagebladeBlade of The Ruined KingDeath's Dance

Optional Items

Wit's EndKraken SlayerExperimental Hexplate

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 CollectionTreasure 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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Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
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Q
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E
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E
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Guide to Countering Rek'Sai as Master Yi

Tips for Playing as Master Yi against Rek'Sai

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 Rek'Sai

When Rek'Sai is near, she can see the position of you and your allies, but only if you're moving.

If you see one of Rek'Sai's tunnels, briefly stand on one of the entrances to destroy it.

Rek'Sai's Furious Bite gains damage as she builds Fury. Be very careful around her when her Fury is full.

Master Yi vs Rek'Sai Counter Stats

Master Yi Image
Win Rate
54 %
VS
Win Rate
46 %
Rek'Sai Image
8.2
< Kills >
7.2
6.9
< Deaths >
6.4
6
< Assists >
7.5
1.95
< Killing Sprees >
1.66
39
< Minions Killed >
33
1.65
< Dragons Killed >
1.27
0.39
< Inhibitors >
0.4
13,599
< Physical Damage >
13,425
941
< Magic Damage >
67
5,638
< True Damage >
3,405
20,179
< Damage Dealt >
16,898
31,952
< Damage Taken >
35,252
12,557
< Gold Earned >
11,694
1.55
< Towers >
1.3
0.4
< Baron Takedowns >
0.32
14,611
< Total Healing >
16,678
13,752
< Experience >
13,338
21
< Vision Score >
21
6
< Wards Placed >
6
217
< Time Dealing CC >
280

How to Counter Rek'Sai with Master Yi in LoL

The stats shown on this page feature several significant Master Yi against Rek'Sai matchup statistics that may help us distinguish the differences between the two. For instance, Master Yi’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Rek'Sai’s ratio of NaN, indicating that Master Yi may be more central to his team's team fighting capacity than Rek'Sai..

Master Yi typically has a similar longest killing spree as his counter does. Typically, he takes less damage than Rek'Sai. This is usually reflective of different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also illustrate that the champ with increased health has less agility and thus is not able to escape further harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Master Yi and Rek'Sai

Damage Types Compared

Master Yi
Rek'Sai
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Master Yi
Rek'Sai

Who is Better, Master Yi or Rek'Sai?

Both LoL champions are great. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Master Yi usually wins when trying to fight Rek'Sai, with a 54.0% win rate. Therefore, Master Yi makes a great counter for Rek'Sai.

While Master Yi does have a much higher win rate compared to Rek'Sai, when facing one another, Master Yi also has a greater level of difficulty that makes him a more complex champion to develop with. You don't need to be too worried when picking Master Yi into Rek'Sai.

Additionally, Master Yi also has only a small amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Rek'Sai. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion overall in League of Legends, in Master Yi vs Rek'Sai matchups, Master Yi is the better champion with a noticably higher win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during team fights.

Master Yi is a great counter for Rek'Sai. Focus your tactics on maximizing your CS and taking out objectives. If you are able to do that, you should do very well as Master Yi against Rek'Sai.

Other Champion Matchups Against Master Yi

Master Yi Loses Against

NilahNilah44.7% winrateRammusRammus45.8% winrateTryndamereTryndamere46.5% winrateMiss FortuneMiss Fortune46.7% winrate

Master Yi Wins Against

YuumiYuumi57.3% winrateNidaleeNidalee56.5% winrateHweiHwei55.9% winrateNunu & WillumpNunu & Willump55.4% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

IvernIvern+ 55.3% 262 GamesRek'SaiRek'Sai+ 55.5% 119 GamesZacZac+ 55.9% 1531 GamesBel'VethBel'Veth+ 55.9% 263 Games

Additional Information for Master Yi Players

How We Calculated Our Master Yi vs Rek'Sai Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Rek'Sai as Master Yi, we analyzed 1,011 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 Rek'Sai 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.

Other Useful Resources

Master Yi Build Rek'Sai Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Master Yi to counter Rek'Sai during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to learn a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and tips presented above, you will grow your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Master Yi most often racks up a similar amount of CS compared to Rek'Sai. Champions who on average don't take much CS typically don't need much CS to be valuable teammates, such as sup champs. These kinds of champions are able to scale well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually require many items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the values displayed here to do well.

The most crucial items to have in your Master Yi versus Rek'Sai build include Guinsoo's Rageblade, Blade of The Ruined King, and Death's Dance. When Master Yi combined at least these three items in his build, he performed a lot better when facing Rek'Sai than with most other common builds. In fact, Master Yi had an average winrate of 54.0% battling Rek'Sai with this counter build.

To have the highest likelihood of crushing Rek'Sai as Master Yi, Master Yi players should use the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Eyeball Collection, and Treasure Hunter runes from the Precision and Domination rune sets. Out of all the rune sets players used for Master Yi vs Rek'Sai fights, this combo of runes resulted in the best win rate. Notably, these runes gave a 54.0% winrate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to beat Rek'Sai as Master Yi are shown for all ranked divisions combined. If you would like to filter the stats and builds to a particular rank, you should use the selection menu earlier in the counter matchup guide.