MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Master Yi vs Locke
Master Yi vs Locke in Jungle: who wins more often?
Across 268 ranked games in Jungle, Master Yi beats Locke in 57% of them.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Master Yi ahead by 45 gold.
Master Yi at 15:00
- Gold: +45
- CS: +8
- XP: +183
Typical gap to Locke, from 268 games that reached 15:00.
Does Master Yi counter Locke?
On the count, yes. Master Yi takes 57% of 268 ranked Jungle games against Locke. Protect the edge: the rows below show what Master Yi wins with a gold lead at 10:00, and how far it drops from behind, so trade for that lead early and do not give it back.
Your Master Yi game plan against Locke
With a gold lead at 10:00, Master Yi wins 70% of 127 games in this matchup. Behind at the same mark, the rate drops to 45% over 141.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 70% | 127 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 45% | 141 |
| First blood | 64% | 168 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 68% | 80 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 62% | 170 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 72% | 61 |
In the median game here, the first death comes near 6:27 and level 6 lands around 7:03. 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 26.1-26.12.
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.