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Master Yi vs Garen

Master Yi vs Garen in Jungle: who wins more often?

Across 50 ranked games in Jungle, Master Yi beats Garen in 60% of them. Observed from real matches — the sample size sits next to the rate, here and on every number below.

By 15 minutes the median game has Master Yi ahead by 464 gold.

Does Master Yi counter Garen?

No counter call here: Master Yi lands at 60% over 50 games, inside the noise band for a sample this size. Neither pick wins the lane on its own — the swing lives in the spots below, so take the side you play better and use the receipts.

Your Master Yi game plan against Garen

In the median game here, the first death comes near 8:12 and level 6 lands around 7:13. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.

Master Yi in Jungle: the items that actually get built

The most-finished Master Yi core is Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Experimental Hexplate: 58.5% across 8,784 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.

Most games start Gustwalker Hatchling; the first finished item is usually Kraken Slayer (31,146 games).

Skill plan: Master Yi players max Q first and take Q at level 1.