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

Master Yi vs Naafiri

How to Beat Naafiri as Master Yi in LoLMaster Yi is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Naafiri as Master Yi

based on 2,496 Master Yi vs Naafiri matchups
Win Rate
51.4 %
K/D/A
2.01
Pick Rate
1.3 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We at MOBA Champion evaluate millions of recently ranked League rounds each week. Within our database, Master Yi faced Naafiri in 2496 matches. Including so many matchups for Master Yi versus Naafiri provides us a lot of confidence in our capability to produce actionable stats and a pro build to obliterate Naafiri. This particular champ matchup is somewhat rare. Master Yi fights Naafiri in only 1.3% of his matches.

Master Yi vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

Master Yi does a decent job of countering Naafiri. On average, he wins a acceptable 51.4% of games the champions face each other in. In Master Yi versus Naafiri rounds, Master Yi’s side is 0.1% more likely to get first blood, implying that he probably will be able to get first blood versus Naafiri.

Best Master Yi vs Naafiri Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
PickaxeRecurve Bow

Core Master Yi Items

~22 Mins
Wit's EndBlade of The Ruined KingDeath's Dance

Optional Items

Guinsoo's RagebladeExperimental HexplateTerminusKraken 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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Q
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E
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W
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Q
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Q
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R
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Q
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Guide to Countering Naafiri as Master Yi

Tips for Playing as Master Yi against Naafiri

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 Naafiri Counter Stats

Master Yi Image
Win Rate
51.4 %
VS
Win Rate
48.6 %
Naafiri Image
8.3
< Kills >
8.4
6.9
< Deaths >
6.6
5.6
< Assists >
5.7
1.91
< Killing Sprees >
1.92
36
< Minions Killed >
150
1.56
< Dragons Killed >
0.21
0.4
< Inhibitors >
0.35
13,653
< Physical Damage >
21,499
879
< Magic Damage >
84
5,588
< True Damage >
1,228
20,121
< Damage Dealt >
22,812
31,840
< Damage Taken >
24,896
12,428
< Gold Earned >
12,437
1.45
< Towers >
1.54
0.39
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
14,802
< Total Healing >
5,874
13,592
< Experience >
13,921
20
< Vision Score >
17
6
< Wards Placed >
8
217
< Time Dealing CC >
57

How to Counter Naafiri with Master Yi in LoL

The stats shown on this page clarify several vital Master Yi vs. Naafiri counter statistics that can help you figure out the differences and similarities between these two champs. Master Yi’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Naafiri’s ratio of NaN, highlighting that Master Yi may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Naafiri..

Master Yi usually has a similar longest killing spree as his matchup does. Typically, he takes more damage than Naafiri. This commonly reflects different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also indicate that the one champion has less agility and thus is not able to flee from further harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Master Yi and Naafiri

Damage Types Compared

Master Yi
Naafiri
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Master Yi
Naafiri

Who is Better, Master Yi or Naafiri?

Both LoL champions are great champions. Both champs have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Master Yi usually wins when facing off against Naafiri, with a 51.4% win rate. Therefore, Master Yi makes a good counter to Naafiri.

While Master Yi does have a higher win rate than Naafiri, when they face off with one another, Master Yi also has a greater difficulty level that makes him a more time consuming champion to pick up and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Master Yi into Naafiri.

Furthermore, Master Yi has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Naafiri. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when facing champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there is not a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Master Yi vs Naafiri 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 to Naafiri. Make sure you focus your gameplay on increasing your gold and cs and destroying objectives. If you are able to do that, you should hold your own as Master Yi against Naafiri.

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 Naafiri Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Naafiri as Master Yi, we analyzed 2,496 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 Naafiri 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 Naafiri Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Master Yi in order to counter Naafiri during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and suggestions displayed above, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Master Yi on average racks up a lot less CS as Naafiri. Champions who typically don't acquire much CS typically don't need much CS to be effective, such as supports. They are able to scale properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, often require a lot of items to be effective. In either situation, try to do better than the values shown here to do well.

The most important items to focus on in your Master Yi versus Naafiri build include Wit's End, Blade of The Ruined King, and Death's Dance. When Master Yi combined at least these three pieces in his build, he did significantly better against Naafiri than with most other commonly used item sets. In fact, Master Yi had an average winrate of 51.4% when playing against Naafiri with this counter build.

To have the highest chance of defeating Naafiri as Master Yi, you should equip 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 combinations players used for Master Yi vs Naafiri fights, this mix of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Notably, these runes averaged a 51.4% winrate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to beat Naafiri as Master Yi are given for all skill levels combined. If you want to filter the stats and builds to an individual division, you should use the selection menu located earlier in the counter matchup guide.