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October 2026 · Patch 7.3c
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Master Yi Wild Rift Expert Guide

With Master Yi, wait for enemy CC to be used before engaging — entering too early is the most common mistake. Use Alpha Strike to pass through obstacles and make repositioning unpredictable. In teamfights, your target is the most exposed carry, not the first visible enemy.

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Master Yi Wild Rift Expert Guide

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§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsMaster Yi: combos & tips Wild Rift

Burst comboDemanding
1 Q Q
2 AA
3 E E
4 AA
5 AA

Alpha Strike to close the gap whilst remaining untargetable, auto-attack to trigger the Double Strike passive, E for true damage on hit.

All-in comboExpert
1 E E
2 Q Q
3 AA
4 AA
5 AA
6 R R

Activate E before Q so that Wuju Style is already active upon arrival.

Gank chase comboDemanding
1 R R
2 Q Q
3 AA
4 E E
5 AA

R for movement speed and slow immunity, Q to close the gap, full burst.

Teamfight reset comboSimple
1 Q Q
2 AA
3 Q Q

Highlander reset on kill, Q to chain targets.

What interrupts itLee Sin R Dragon's Rage knock-up · 1 sXin Zhao Q Three Talon Strike knock-up · 0.75 s

Mechanical Tips

  • Alpha Strike (Q): Makes Yi untargetable for the duration. Use to dodge critical CC (Blitzcrank’s Q, Lux’s Q). Always time Q to counter incoming CC.
  • Double Strike (passive): every 7th auto-attack = double strike. Chain auto-attacks to trigger this regularly.
  • Wuju Style (E): true damage on hits. Activate before engaging to have the buff immediately when the fight begins.
  • Meditate (W): massive HP regeneration + damage reduction whilst channelling. Use when incoming damage is high, but not to dodge instant burst damage.
  • Highlander (R): immunity to slows + massive attack/movement speed. Resets on a kill or assist. In teamfights, make sure to kill a target to trigger the reset and then continue.

Common Mistakes

  • Don’t use Q to dodge crowd control — Alpha Strike is your main means of survival.
  • Activating R too late in the fight — activate R to initiate, not as a reaction.
  • Initiating without Wuju Style active — you’ll lose all your true damage.

Notable Interactions

  • Q can dodge ultimates (Caitlyn’s R, Varus’s R) if timed correctly.
  • Highlander reset = potential for a cascade of kills.
  • Master Yi is heavily countered by CC — always use Q to dodge.

FAQ

How should I play Master Yi in Wild Rift?

Master Yi is generally played as Jungle. The first objective is to play eco and avoid unfavorable duels; track enemy junglers and counter-ganke immobile lanes. Its biggest edge comes from monstrous on-hit dps with resets via highlander.

When is Master Yi strongest?

Master Yi takes over in mid game: force 4v3 around objective: highlander threatens long chase.

How do I punish Master Yi?

Master Yi can be punished when extremely dependent on the absence of hard-cc and vision. A practical answer listed here is: Invade him before level 5 with duelists like Lee Sin or Xin Zhao, and ward the red-side camps deeply.

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