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Master Yi

the Wuju Bladesman

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Master Yi

the Wuju Bladesman

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All About Master Yi

Champion Overview

Master Yi, the Wuju Bladesman, is a powerful assassin/fighter/skirmisher champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle of Summoner's Rift. First released on 2009-02-21 during Patch Alpha Week 2, Master Yi has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 17 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.

Champion Stats

BE Cost: 225 BE

RP Cost: 260 RP

Role: Assassin, Fighter, Skirmisher

Damage: Physical

Attack: Melee

Resource: Mana

Champion ID: 11

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Gameplay Style

Master Yi is primarily played as a assassin/fighter/skirmisher, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in the 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.

Master Yi Skins Collection (17)

Customize your Master Yi experience with these amazing skins. From the base look to legendary alternatives, each skin offers a unique visual style and sometimes new animations or voice lines. Click on any skin to learn more about its features, release date, and pricing.

Top Master Yi Players & Streamers

Want to improve your Master Yi gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Master Yi. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 2 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Click on their names to check out their content.

Sinerias TWITCH
Wuju Senshi TWITCH
ASHURA TWITCH

Learning Master Yi

Whether you're just picking up Master Yi or looking to improve your skills with this assassin/fighter/skirmisher champion, understanding their strengths and weaknesses is crucial. This champion thrives in jungle with their unique kit.

Champion Strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong roaming capabilities
  • Good mobility for escapes

Champion Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • Can fall off in very late game
  • Requires good timing to be effective

Master Yi currently costs 225 BE or 260 RP to unlock, making them one of the more cheaper champions for new players. Players looking to master Master Yi should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.