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Master Yi with Xin Zhao

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How to Synergize Master Yi and Xin Zhao

based on 633 Master Yi with Xin Zhao pairs
Win Rate
52.9 %
K/D/A
2.03
Pick Rate
0.3 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

We take in the results of from millions of League of Legends rounds straight from Riot Games each and every week. Master Yi has gone into battle with Xin Zhao in 633 recent, competitive matches. By gathering so much accurate data from the publishers of League of Legends, we are totally sure that we can produce robust, usable builds to help Master Yi synergize with Xin Zhao. It is very rare for Master Yi to play alongside Xin Zhao as allies. This has only happened in approximately 0.3% of games with Master Yi.

Master Yi Xin Zhao Synergy Summary

Master Yi does a good job of synergizing with Xin Zhao. Usually, he wins a whopping 52.9% of games the champs appear on the same team. If you want to win more matches as Master Yi when playing alongside Xin Zhao by learning how to better synergize your playstyle with him, then look into the complete build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Master Yi vs Xin Zhao Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Gustwalker HatchlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsRecurve Bow

Core Master Yi Items

~22 Mins
Experimental HexplateGuinsoo's RagebladeBlade of The Ruined King

Optional Items

Wit's EndKraken Slayer

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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E
3
W
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Q
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Q
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R
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Guide to Synergizing Master Yi and Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Master Yi with Xin Zhao

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 Understand How Xin Zhao Will Play

Try to position yourself so your ultimate's knockback is most effective.

Xin Zhao is a great initiator to combat. Lead the front to start a fight and use your ultimate to do the most damage possible.

Master Yi Xin Zhao Synergy Stats

Master Yi Image
Win Rate
52.9 %
VS
Win Rate
47.1 %
Xin Zhao Image
8.5
< Kills >
7.9
6.9
< Deaths >
6.9
5.5
< Assists >
5.8
1.89
< Killing Sprees >
1.83
64
< Minions Killed >
36
1.19
< Dragons Killed >
1.55
0.43
< Inhibitors >
0.39
13,544
< Physical Damage >
13,396
1,016
< Magic Damage >
948
5,862
< True Damage >
5,559
20,423
< Damage Dealt >
19,904
29,989
< Damage Taken >
32,084
12,261
< Gold Earned >
12,330
1.7
< Towers >
1.38
0.28
< Baron Takedowns >
0.38
12,369
< Total Healing >
14,906
13,316
< Experience >
13,621
20
< Vision Score >
21
6
< Wards Placed >
6
175
< Time Dealing CC >
215

How to Play with Xin Zhao as Master Yi in LoL

The Master Yi Xin Zhao synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Xin Zhao, 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 Xin Zhao. His KDA went down from NaN to NaN. This decrease shows that Xin Zhao helps Master Yi perform poorer in competitive LoL rounds. Yet, the small difference demonstrates that this performance change is not very impactful.

When Master Yi is paired with Xin Zhao, he observes a marginal improvement in his complete damage dealt. This difference could demonstrate that Xin Zhao helps provide cover for him to deal more damage or that his support also helps increase the round's duration. Similarly, when Master Yi is played with Xin Zhao on the same side, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when he plays on his own. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing synergisticly with Xin Zhao.

Additionally, when Master Yi plays with Xin Zhao on the same side, he typically receives less damage than when he plays alone. Getting dealt not as much damage may mean that Xin Zhao does a decent job of covering Master Yi during team fights.

Synergies between Master Yi and Xin Zhao

Damage Types Compared

Master Yi
Xin Zhao
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Master Yi
Xin Zhao

Is Master Yi better when played alongside Xin Zhao?

There is no ideal companion for Master Yi that will 100% of the time be his best synergy. Yet, Xin Zhao is a pretty good teammate for Master Yi. By locking into the same side as Master Yi, he increases their win rate by 2.3% to 52.9%. This clearly indicates that there is pretty good bond between Master Yi and Xin Zhao that results in them performing stronger together than alone.

Xin Zhao has a lower difficulty than Master Yi. That means Master Yi players don't need to be very careful when lining up Xin Zhao allies to play with, as they will need a lower level of skill to play well with you.

Playing together, you will likely see an overall large increase in your team’s ability to destroy wih physical damage. Combined, these champs can provide a great amount of sustained physical damage.

In contrast, by grouping Master Yi and Xin Zhao together, you may not be giving your team a great deal of support. We recommend you bring other champs on your team that fills this relative hole in their kit.

Regardless of your Xin Zhao ally's skill level, you should focus on maximizing your income, warding to avoid ambushes, and clearing objectives. If you follow these simple suggestions, you will do well anyway.

Additional Information for Master Yi Players

How We Calculated Our Master Yi Xin Zhao Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Master Yi and Xin Zhao, we analyzed 633 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 Xin Zhao 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 synergize with Xin Zhao during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League, you should keep reading to learn additional lessons on this champion pairing. If you mind the build and tips shown here, you should increase your win rate by a lot.

The best items to build first in your Master Yi and Xin Zhao synergy build include Experimental Hexplate, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Blade of The Ruined King. When Master Yi combined at least these three pieces in his build, he did a lot better as an ally of Xin Zhao than with many other common item sets. In fact, Master Yi had an average winrate of 52.9% helping carry Xin Zhao with this build.

To have the best chance of annihilating your oponents, 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. Of all the rune builds that we analyzed for this team composition, this blending of runes resulted in the top win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 52.9% win rate overall.

If you would like to view Master Yi with Xin Zhao collaboration tips and builds for a a specific division rank, please choose one from the selection menu shown above. If viewing for the first time, the statistics and tips and suggestions given are computed using every round completed with both champs.