Master Yi may not be as played as he used to be but he is still a tough cookie to crack because of his mobility and burst damage output. His ability to perform well in the late game makes him one of the few junglers capable of carrying a game 1v9. But there are characters that can give him a fight and defeat him. Here are three of the best picks to help you turn the tide against Master Yi:

Jax – The Ultimate Counter

Jax, who is usually played as a top laner, is probably the best pick against Master Yi. He can equal Yi in most phases of the game and his Counter Strike capability enables him to avoid Yi’s blows and immobilize him, doing additional harm. This makes Jax a very dangerous adversary for Master Yi in any given situation.

Rek’Sai – Disruption and Dominance

Rek’Sai has been one of the best performing junglers for a significant part of the season. Although she has been falling in the jungle tier list recently, she still counters Master Yi very well because of her knock up ability. Also, Rek’Sai can apply pressure in early game and shut down Yi’s farm and snowball factor, thus, controlling the game’s pace.

Rammus – The Reflective Tank

Rammus is intended to be an anti-auto-attack champion such as Master Yi. His high damage reduction and his ability to return the damage to the attacker put Yi in a very uncomfortable position and made attacking Rammus potentially more dangerous for Yi than for the Rammus’ team. That is why Rammus is a good pick against him.

Worst Counters For Master Yi

While some champions struggle significantly against Master Yi, here are two of the worst matchups:

Brand – Weak and Soft

Brand, even though he is rather popular now and had some buffs recently, loses to Master Yi. Since Brand is a squishy mage who depends on landing skill shots, getting locked in place is a death sentence against Yi’s aggression. The only way for Brand players to have a fighting chance is to rely on their team’s ability to control the crowd during team fights to prevent Yi from going ham.

Warwick – Outclassed at Higher Levels

Warwick might look like a good choice against Master Yi at the beginning of the game, but the situation is different at higher skill level. Warwick is a very aggressive champion and many times, he tends to over extend and that is when the other players can punish him. After obtaining two specific items, Warwick becomes significantly less effective, which is why it is not advised to use him in high-level games.

Itemization Strategies to Counter Master Yi

Apart from the champion selection, itemization is the key factor that can help to deal with Master Yi. Here are recommended items based on champion class to increase your chances of survival and success:

• Bruisers: Thornmail, Randuin’s Omen, Plated Steelcaps
• AD Assassins: Guardian Angel
• ADC Champions: Guardian Angel, Randuin’s Omen
• AP Champions: Zhonya’s Hourglass
• Tanks: Thornmail, Randuin’s Omen, Plated Steelcaps, Frozen Heart

Knowing these matchups and the items to take can go a long way in helping you play better against Master Yi. You should always try to adapt your strategies and the items you choose to try to get an advantage in your games.