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Master Yi

The Wuju Bladesman

About Master Yi

Master Yi, The Wuju Bladesman, is a powerful assassin, fighter, and skirmisher champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle of Summoner's Rift. First released on February 21, 2009 during Patch Alpha Week 2, Master Yi has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 18 unique skins available, Master Yi offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Master Yi has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Master Yi brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Master Yi is primarily played as an assassin/fighter/skirmisher, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in jungle. Since their release in Patch Alpha Week 2, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Master Yi's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Master Yi requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Master Yi's story

Master Yi has tempered his body and sharpened his mind, so that thought and action have become almost as one. Though he chooses to enter into violence only as a last resort, the grace and speed of his blade ensures resolution is always swift. As one of the last living practitioners of the Ionian art of Wuju, Yi has devoted his life to continuing the legacy of his people—scrutinizing potential new disciples with the Seven Lenses of Insight to identify the most worthy among them.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Master Yi's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

Learning Master Yi

Whether you're just picking up Master Yi or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin, fighter, and skirmisher champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong dueling potential

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • May struggle against true tanks

Master Yi currently costs 225 BE or 260 RP, making them an accessible choice for newer players. Players looking to master Master Yi should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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