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Bot · Master Yi
Master Yi does not have a reviewed Bot route for Draft / Ranked. A route shown in Swiftplay is kept separate because its starting rules, pace or evidence may be different.
Not listed for Draft / RankedReview patch unknownRecommendation review pending
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Recommendation patch
— Data Dragon
Build validation patch
16.19.1 Data Dragon
Item lookup patch
16.20.1 Data Dragon
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Unreviewed route
No reviewed Master Yi Bot build
Master Yi does not have a reviewed Bot route for Draft / Ranked. A route shown in Swiftplay is kept separate because its starting rules, pace or evidence may be different.
A different lane's items are not relabelled as correct. Role income, map access and starting rules can change the whole purchase order.
A melee Bot route must survive ranged access before committing. Conqueror supports the longer entry while Barrier protects the close-range damage window.
Ranked Flex
Primary tree
Precision
ConquerorTriumphLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
Secondary tree
Resolve
Second WindOvergrowth
Summoner spells
FlashBarrier
Coordinate the Support
Avoid duplicating the same defensive spell without a reason. Barrier protects the user; Heal can protect both nearby lane partners.
Cleanse is specific
Choose Cleanse only when removable crowd control is the lane or fight problem and you can use it reliably.
Matchup notes
What changes when Vex is opposite you?
Pre-game kit comparison
Kit comparison
Respect the opponent's reliable threat
Track the cooldown and range of the ability that starts their safest trade. Do not treat this page as a statistical counter claim.
Your plan
Use the route you prepared
Treat Vex as one part of the map state. Their Jungler, nearby waves and which teammates can move determine whether the same trade or rotation is safe.
Ability reminders
Master Yi reminders
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.
Wuju Style is very strong early for last hitting minions.
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.
Ability reference
Compare both kits
Ability referenceData Dragon 16.20.1
Cooldown (s) / Cost / Listed range (units)Data Dragon 16.20.1
Master Yi
P
Double Strike
Every few consecutive basic attack, Master Yi strikes twice.
Q
Alpha Strike
Master Yi teleports across the battlefield with blinding speed, dealing physical damage to multiple units in his path, while simultaneously becoming untargetable. Alpha Strike can critically strike and deals bonus physical damage to monsters. Basic attacks reduce Alpha Strike's cooldown.
Cooldown (s) 20/19.5/19/18.5/18 · Cost 50/55/60/65/70 · Listed range (units) 600
W
Meditate
Master Yi rejuvenates his body by focus of mind, restoring Health and taking reduced damage for a short time. In addition, Master Yi will gain stacks of Double Strike and pause the remaining duration on Wuju Style and Highlander for each second he channels.
Cooldown (s) 10 · Cost 40 · Listed range (units) 20
E
Wuju Style
Grants bonus true damage on basic attacks.
Cooldown (s) 14 · Listed range (units) 20
R
Highlander
Master Yi moves with unparalleled agility, temporarily increasing his Move Speed and Attack Speed as well as making him immune to all slowing effects. While active, Champion kills or assists extend Highlander's duration. Passively reduces cooldown for his other abilities on a kill or assist.
Cooldown (s) 85 · Cost 100
Vex
P
Doom 'n Gloom
Vex periodically becomes empowered, causing her next basic Ability to fear enemies and interrupt dashes. Whenever a nearby enemy dashes, Vex applies a mark that can be consumed for bonus damage that also reduces the cooldown of her empowered state.
Q
Mistral Bolt
Launch a damaging missile that accelerates mid-flight.
Cooldown (s) 8/7/6/5/4 · Cost 45/50/55/60/65 · Listed range (units) 1200
W
Personal Space
Gain a shield and damage nearby enemies.
Cooldown (s) 16/15/14/13/12 · Cost 75 · Listed range (units) 475
E
Looming Darkness
Summon a damaging and slowing zone that applies Gloom to enemies.
Cooldown (s) 12 · Cost 70/80/90/100/110 · Listed range (units) 800
R
Shadow Surge
Fire a missile that marks an enemy champion. Recast to dash to them and deal damage.
Cooldown (s) 140/120/100 · Cost 100 · Listed range (units) 2000/2500/3000
Adapt the plan
What to do when the game changes
Judge the whole lane or map state, not only personal kills. Choose the situation closest to the current game.
Ahead plan
Protect the carry lead and finish the next objective
1
Lane
Pressure farm with your Support while keeping the wave and river warded; two opponents can still punish an isolated carry.
2
Map play
Move after the wave is secured and attack the objective from a position your team can defend.
3
Fights
Deal damage to the closest safe target and preserve the shutdown. The lead matters only while you remain alive.
Even plan
Prioritise farm, spacing and coordination with Support
1
Lane
Match the opposing carry's income and trade when both lane partners can participate.
2
Map play
Finish the wave before rotating unless the fight is immediate and clearly reachable.
3
Fights
Stand behind allied control and build damage on reachable targets before stepping toward the back line.
Behind plan
Keep collecting safe gold and shorten dangerous exposure
1
Lane
Farm near tower or with nearby allies. Give up isolated minions instead of offering another kill.
2
Map play
Avoid being first into river and trade an unsafe objective for income when the team cannot contest.
3
Fights
Wait for enemy cooldowns and attack whoever enters your safe range; survival creates more damage than a desperate flank.
Pings, movement and objectives
Master Yi Bot map plan
Protect income and coordinate with Support. Your movement should follow the wave, while your pings make target choice and danger clear before the fight begins.
Ahead
Carry the lead into the next safe fight
Ping
Use Target on the reachable opponent, Danger when Support or Jungle is too far away, and On My Way after the wave is secured.
Farm or rotate
Finish the wave, recall on the item timing and rotate with protection. Do not cross river alone to save a few seconds.
Objective
Attack from the safe side of the objective and keep damaging the nearest reachable threat. Preserving the shutdown matters more than chasing.
Even
Build the item timing and move together
Ping
Use Target to align with Support, Enemy Missing when either Bot opponent leaves and Danger if an engage begins outside your safe range.
Farm or rotate
Rotate after the wave or when the objective fight is immediate and reachable. Communicate if staying for the wave is the safer call.
Objective
Enter behind vision and allied control. Keep a route away from the enemy engage before starting sustained damage.
Behind
Shorten exposure and recover guaranteed gold
Ping
Use Retreat before Support or Jungle forces a fight you cannot damage, and Enemy Missing as soon as the winning Bot lane leaves.
Farm or rotate
Avoid being first into river. Move with Support after the safe wave, or trade an unsafe objective for protected farm.
Objective
Stand beside peel and attack whoever enters safe range. Do not cross enemy control to reach the opposing carry.
Objective setup
Four calls, in order
Pings create a shared plan; they do not replace checking waves, vision and who can move.
1
Secure the wave
Finish safe farm and communicate the recall or move before the objective setup begins.
2
Enter protected
Walk with Support or another ally and choose the side where enemy engage cannot reach you first.
3
Set attack space
Keep an exit route and identify the nearest target you can damage without crossing enemy control.
4
Stay alive
Continue useful damage without chasing away from the objective or donating a shutdown.
Later objectives: Repeat the same process around later major objectives: handle nearby income, communicate the route, enter through vision and agree on the fight before committing.
Keep preparing
Use the champion page or choose another opponent
The matchup page is a pre-game reference. It does not predict the result or alter its recommendation from changing live match data.