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Master Yi with Samira

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How to Synergize Master Yi and Samira

based on 8,266 Master Yi with Samira pairs
Win Rate
47.4 %
K/D/A
1.91
Pick Rate
4.4 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

We download the stats from from millions of League of Legends matches directly from Riot Games each week. Master Yi has gone into battle with Samira in 8266 recently played, ranked matches. By accumulating so much great data straight from the developers of LoL, we are completely sure that we can provide you with high quality, accurate builds to help Master Yi play with Samira. It is somewhat uncommon for Master Yi to play with Samira on the same team. This has only happened in about 4.4% of games with Master Yi.

Master Yi Samira Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Master Yi does a dismal job of synergizing with Samira. Normally, he wins a lowly 47.4% of matches the champions try and synergize their gameplay. If you want to play better as Master Yi when playing with Samira by learning how to better synergize your tactics with her, then look into the complete build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Master Yi vs Samira Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordPickaxe

Core Master Yi Items

~22 Mins
Guardian AngelGuinsoo's RagebladeBlade of The Ruined King

Optional Items

Infinity EdgeSundered SkyWit's EndDeath's Dance

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 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 Synergizing Master Yi and Samira

Tips for Playing as Master Yi with Samira

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 Samira Synergy Stats

Master Yi Image
Win Rate
47.4 %
VS
Win Rate
52.6 %
Samira Image
7.4
< Kills >
7.9
6.9
< Deaths >
6.9
5.8
< Assists >
5.8
1.73
< Killing Sprees >
1.83
35
< Minions Killed >
36
1.55
< Dragons Killed >
1.55
0.35
< Inhibitors >
0.39
12,886
< Physical Damage >
13,396
867
< Magic Damage >
948
5,353
< True Damage >
5,559
19,107
< Damage Dealt >
19,904
31,378
< Damage Taken >
32,084
12,020
< Gold Earned >
12,330
1.32
< Towers >
1.38
0.35
< Baron Takedowns >
0.38
14,617
< Total Healing >
14,906
13,332
< Experience >
13,621
20
< Vision Score >
21
6
< Wards Placed >
6
211
< Time Dealing CC >
215

How to Play with Samira as Master Yi in LoL

The Master Yi Samira synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Samira, compared to his overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how his gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Master Yi sees a very large drop in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Samira. His KDA worsened from NaN to NaN. This worsening shows that Samira helps Master Yi perform not as well in competitive League matches. Yet, the small difference proves that this performance change is not very impactful.

When Master Yi tries to synergize with Samira, he observes a little decrease in his complete damage output. This difference could demonstrate that Samira doesn't help cover for him to dish out more damage or that her presence on the team also helps extend the game's duration. Similarly, when Master Yi is played together with Samira on the same side, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees than when he plays without Samira. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing with Samira.

Moreover, when Master Yi plays with Samira on the same side, he typically receives a little less damage than when he plays alone. Taking not as much damage could mean that Samira does a decent job of covering Master Yi during team fights.

Synergies between Master Yi and Samira

Damage Types Compared

Master Yi
Samira
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Master Yi
Samira

Is Master Yi better when played alongside Samira?

There is no perfect champion pairing for Master Yi that will no matter what be his #1 synergy. Yet, overall, Samira is a very bad ally for Master Yi. By being on the same side as Master Yi, she drops their win rate by -3.2% to 47.4%. This demonstrates that there is a very bad bond between Master Yi and Samira that allows them to perform not as well together than without each other.

Samira has a greater difficulty than Master Yi. That means Master Yi players must be cautious when lining up Samira allies to play with, as they will have to have a greater level of skill to cooperate well with you.

Playing cooperatively, Master Yi players will likely see an overall large increase in your team’s capacity to dish out massive AD. Combined, these two can tear through the other team with a lot of physcial damage.

In contrast, by bringing Master Yi and Samira together, you probably will not be providing your team enough support. Make sure to include other champs on your team that nullifies this relative disparity in their capabilities.

Regardless of the ability of your Samira ally, you need to focus on increasing your income, outlasting your enemies, and clearing objectives. If you follow these simple suggestions, you will do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Master Yi Players

How We Calculated Our Master Yi Samira Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Master Yi and Samira, we analyzed 8,266 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Master Yi with Samira comes from actual 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 your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To truly master Master Yi in order to pair well with Samira during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to learn additional tricks and insights into this champion pairing. If you listen to the build and stats presented here, you will grow your win rate by a lot.

The most important items to have in your Master Yi and Samira synergy build include Guardian Angel, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Blade of The Ruined King. When Master Yi incorporated at least these three great items in his build, he performed a lot better as an ally of Samira than with many other typical item sets. In fact, Master Yi boasted an average winrate of 47.4% when playing alongside Samira with these items in his kit.

To have the best probability of coming out on top against your oponents, 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 rune combinations players picked for this champion pairing, this set of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Moreover, these runes averaged a 47.4% win rate overall.

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