MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Master Yi vs Riven
What is Master Yi's win rate vs Riven?
In Top, Master Yi wins 42% against Riven across 215 observed ranked games.
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 behind by 1,019 gold.
Master Yi at 15:00
- Gold: -1,019
- CS: -18
- XP: -1,030
Typical gap to Riven, from 214 games that reached 15:00.
Does Master Yi counter Riven?
No, it runs the other way. Riven takes 58% of 215 ranked Top games. Master Yi can still win it. The rows below show the spots that flip it, so plan your first recall and your trades around them, and play the lane for one of those spots rather than for kills.
How to beat Riven as Master Yi
When Master Yi is ahead in gold at 10:00, this matchup runs 65% over 85 games; behind, it drops to 27% over 130.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 65% | 85 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 27% | 130 |
| First blood | 52% | 101 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 65% | 72 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 64% | 80 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 2:52; the level 6 spike lands around 5:45. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Master Yi build in Top?
Into Riven specifically, Master Yi finishes Titanic Hydra first most often: 44.6% over 83 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Master Yi core is Titanic Hydra, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade: 58.5% across 1,084 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 26.1-26.12.
Most games start Doran's Blade + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Titanic Hydra (2,818 games).
Skill plan: Master Yi players max Q first and take Q at level 1.