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

Master Yi vs Vex

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

based on 3,837 Master Yi vs Vex matchups
Win Rate
51.9 %
K/D/A
1.99
Pick Rate
2 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we evaluate millions of ranked LoL matches each and every week. In our database, Master Yi faced Vex in 3837 games. Having so many matchups for Master Yi versus Vex provides us a lot of faith in our capacity to provide enlightening statistics and a solid build to shatter your opponent. This champion pairing is fairly rare. Master Yi encounters Vex in only 2.0% of his matches.

Master Yi vs Vex Matchup Summary

Master Yi has done a decent job of countering Vex. Typically, he wins a acceptable 51.9% of games the champions oppose each other in. In Master Yi vs Vex games, Master Yi’s side is 0.0% more probable to get first blood. This implies that he most likely will get first blood against Vex.

Best Master Yi vs Vex Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsRecurve Bow

Core Master Yi Items

~22 Mins
Blade of The Ruined KingDeath's DanceKraken Slayer

Optional Items

Maw of MalmortiusGuardian AngelWit's EndGuinsoo's Rageblade

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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Guide to Countering Vex as Master Yi

Tips for Playing as Master Yi against Vex

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.

Master Yi vs Vex Counter Stats

Master Yi Image
Win Rate
51.9 %
VS
Win Rate
48.1 %
Vex Image
7.8
< Kills >
7
6.9
< Deaths >
6
5.9
< Assists >
7.3
1.84
< Killing Sprees >
1.62
35
< Minions Killed >
155
1.56
< Dragons Killed >
0.06
0.38
< Inhibitors >
0.41
12,962
< Physical Damage >
1,351
932
< Magic Damage >
20,126
5,305
< True Damage >
862
19,200
< Damage Dealt >
22,339
31,931
< Damage Taken >
18,566
12,266
< Gold Earned >
11,152
1.39
< Towers >
1.82
0.36
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
14,922
< Total Healing >
2,112
13,547
< Experience >
13,926
21
< Vision Score >
18
6
< Wards Placed >
9
218
< Time Dealing CC >
538

How to Counter Vex with Master Yi in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page show some important Master Yi vs. Vex matchup statistics that may help us distinguish the distinctions between this set of champs. As an example, Master Yi’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Vex’s KDA ratio of NaN, highlighting that Master Yi may be more central to his team's team fighting potential than Vex..

Master Yi typically has a similar longest kill spree as his enemy does. Commonly, he receives more damage than Vex. This typically indicates different amounts of tankyness, but it can also show that the one champion has less mobility and thus is not able to kite away from additional harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Master Yi and Vex

Damage Types Compared

Master Yi
Vex
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Master Yi
Vex

Who is Better, Master Yi or Vex?

Both League of Legends champs are great. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Master Yi usually wins when playing against Vex, with a 51.9% win rate. Therefore, Master Yi makes a good counter for Vex.

While Master Yi does have a higher winrate compared to Vex, when on opposite teams, Master Yi also has a much greater learning curve that makes him a more time consuming character to learn and master. You should be careful when picking Master Yi into Vex.

Furthermore, Master Yi also has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Vex. This makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion in League of Legends, in Master Yi vs Vex matchups, Master Yi is the better champion with a higher win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during late stage team fights.

Master Yi is a decent counter for Vex. You will do well by focussing your gameplay on increasing your gold and cs and clearing objectives. If you do that, you should do very well as Master Yi against Vex.

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 Vex Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Vex as Master Yi, we analyzed 3,837 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 Vex 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 Vex Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Master Yi in order to counter Vex during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to learn a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and stats presented here, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Master Yi typically racks up a lot less CS as Vex. Champions who on average don't take much CS usualy don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as supports. These kinds of champions are capable of scaling well off of their skills, stats, 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 do better than the values displayed here to do well.

The ideal items to prioritize in your Master Yi versus Vex build include Blade of The Ruined King, Death's Dance, and Kraken Slayer. When Master Yi combined at least these three pieces in his build, he did much better versus Vex than with most other common counter builds. In fact, Master Yi had an average winrate of 51.9% when playing against Vex with these items in his kit.

To have the greatest chance of defeating Vex as Master Yi, Master Yi players should equip 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 that we analyzed for Master Yi vs Vex clashes, this combination of runes yielded the best win rate. Moreover, these runes averaged a 51.9% winrate overall.

If you want to view Master Yi versus Vex tips and counter builds for a a distinct rank, feel free to choose one from the selection menu provided above. At first, the stats and build suggestions given are computed using every game played with these champs.