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Champions 3.10.2 · en_US

Master Yi

The Wuju Bladesman

Assassin Resource: Mana
Attack 10
Defense 4
Magic 2
Difficulty 2

Abilities

P · Q · W · E · R
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Double Strike

Passive
Every few strikes, Master Yi strikes twice.

Ability videos show the latest version of the spells; they may differ on older patches.

Skins

5

  • Assassin Master Yi

  • Chosen Master Yi

  • Ionia Master Yi

  • Samurai Yi

  • Headhunter Master Yi

Lore

Through the ancient martial art of Wuju, Master Yi has tempered his body and sharpened his mind until thought and action have become one. Though he chooses to enter into violence as a last resort, the grace and speed with which he wields his blade ensures resolution is always swift. As the last living practitioner of Wuju, Master Yi has devoted his life to finding able pupils to carry on the legacy of his lost people.

Even before Yi mastered Wuju, he was considered one of the most skilled practitioners of the mystical martial art. He would soon prove his mastery when word of a massive Noxian invasion reached his remote village. Yi swept across the battlefields of Ionia, turning back the tide of Noxus's vast infantry with swift and deadly strikes, much to the embarrassment of Noxian High Command. Recognizing the threat the Wuju disciples posed to their invasion, the Noxians chose to unleash a nightmarish chemical attack on the home of the deadly art. Those who somehow survived the poisonous concoction had their minds twisted beyond repair. Yi's home was left in ruin.

At the war's conclusion, Yi returned to the grotesque remains of his village. There he became the attack's final casualty. Slain in spirit, if not in body, Yi clung to the only feeling left within his heart: vengeance. Driven only by his desire to punish those who'd destroyed his home, Yi spent years training in seclusion. He became a deadlier swordsman than he had ever been, but true mastery of Wuju still eluded him.

At the height of Yi's frustration, a monkey of unusually noble bearing interrupted his training. Standing as straight and tall as a man, the monkey watched and mimicked Yi's movements. Yi shooed the monkey away, but the agile creature took great amusement in turning Yi's own techniques against him. Gradually, Yi felt his anger subside as he sparred with the playful animal, and when the burden of his hatred had fully lifted, he found he had caught the monkey by his tail. Yi then understood that he would never master Wuju so long as he pursued it for vengeance, and as he let go of the monkey, he also released his desire to shed his enemy's blood.

Yi thanked the monkey for showing him what he'd been blind to, and was surprised when the creature actually replied. He wished to learn Yi's art of fighting. It was an odd request, but through it Yi saw his new path: the way to honor the memory of his lost people was to pass their teachings on to a new generation.

''The edge of the sharpest blade is no match for the calm of the peaceful mind.''
-- Master Yi

Tips

Playing as

  • If you're in a lane against ranged players, leveling up Meditate can allow you to stay in the lane longer and gain levels faster than they will.
  • Wuju Style is very strong early for last hitting minions.
  • Try using Alpha Strike on a minion in front of an enemy champion so you are placed at a safe distance at the end of the spell.

Playing against

  • Meditate is an effective method of healing damage over time, but Master Yi is susceptible to coordinated team ganks early in the game.
  • If Master Yi tries to farm with Wuju Style, hit him a few times so he has to use mana with Meditate to heal.
  • Although Master Yi cannot be slowed while using Highlander, other disables can stop him in his tracks.

In the latest patch

What changed in this patch

Compared with patch 3.9.7.

Lore
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Roles
Carry, Melee, Recommended → Assassin
Profile: Attack
9 → 10
Profile: Magic
3 → 2
Health regen
6.75 → 6.5
Mana
199 → 180
Attack damage
55.12 → 55
Armor
16.3 → 15
Health per level
86 → 92
Mana per level
36 → 42
Attack damage per level
3.1 → 3
Armor per level
3.7 → 3
Tips (playing against)
Meditate is an effective method of healing damage over time, but Master Yi is susceptible to coordinated team ganks early in the game. If Master Yi tries to farm with Wuju Style, hit him a few times so he has to use mana with Meditate to heal. Although Master Yi cannot be slowed while using Highlander, a goodother disabledisables can stop him in his tracks.
Passive: description
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Alpha Strike (Q): description
Master Yi leaps across the battlefield with blinding speed, dealing magicphysical damage to multiple units in his path. withAlpha astrike chancecan tocritically dealstrike and deals bonus magicphysical damage to minions and monsters. Basic attacks reduce Alpha Strike's cooldown.
Meditate (W): description
Master Yi rejuvinates his body by focus of mind, restoring Health and increasing his Armor andtaking Magicreduced Resistdamage for a short time.
Wuju Style (E): description
Master Yi becomes skilled in the art of Wuju, passively increasing his Attack Damage. Activating Wuju Style doubles thegrants bonus fortrue adamage shorton timebasic attacks, but the passive bonus is then lost while on cooldown.
Highlander (R): description
Master Yi moves with unparalleled agility, temporarily increasing his Movement and Attack speeds as well as making him immune to all slowing effects. While active, killing a Champion refresheskills allor ofassists Masterextends YiHighlander's cooldownsduration. Passively reduces cooldown for his other abilities on a kill or assist.
Alpha Strike (Q): cooldown
18/16/14/12/10 → 18/17/16/15/14
Wuju Style (E): cooldown
25/23/21/19/17 → 18/17/16/15/14
Alpha Strike (Q): cost
60/70/80/90/100 → 70/80/90/100/110
Wuju Style (E): cost
40 → 0

History

  1. Changed in patch 3.10.6
  2. Patches 3.10.2 to 3.10.3Lore, Roles, Profile: Attack, Profile: Magic, Health regen, Mana, Attack damage, Armor, Health per level, Mana per level, Attack damage per level, Armor per level, Tips (playing against), Passive: description, Alpha Strike (Q): description, Meditate (W): description, Wuju Style (E): description, Highlander (R): description, Alpha Strike (Q): cooldown, Wuju Style (E): cooldown, Alpha Strike (Q): cost, Wuju Style (E): cost
  3. Patches 3.7.1 to 3.9.7Lore, Tips (playing as), Tips (playing against), Passive: name, Passive: description, Alpha Strike (Q): name, Meditate (W): name, Wuju Style (E): name, Highlander (R): name, Alpha Strike (Q): description, Meditate (W): description, Wuju Style (E): description, Highlander (R): description, Alpha Strike (Q): cooldown, Meditate (W): cooldown, Wuju Style (E): cooldown, Highlander (R): cooldown, Alpha Strike (Q): cost, Meditate (W): cost, Wuju Style (E): cost, Highlander (R): cost, Alpha Strike (Q): range, Alpha Strike (Q): ranks, Meditate (W): ranks, Wuju Style (E): ranks, Highlander (R): ranks, Skins, Skin name (11000), Skin name (11001), Skin name (11002), Skin name (11003), Skin name (11004), Skin name (11005)
  4. Patches 3.6.14 to 3.6.15Lore, Resource, Tips (playing as), Tips (playing against), Passive: name, Passive: description, Alpha Strike (Q): name, Meditate (W): name, Wuju Style (E): name, Highlander (R): name, Alpha Strike (Q): description, Meditate (W): description, Wuju Style (E): description, Highlander (R): description, Alpha Strike (Q): cooldown, Meditate (W): cooldown, Wuju Style (E): cooldown, Highlander (R): cooldown, Alpha Strike (Q): cost, Meditate (W): cost, Wuju Style (E): cost, Highlander (R): cost, Alpha Strike (Q): range, Alpha Strike (Q): ranks, Meditate (W): ranks, Wuju Style (E): ranks, Highlander (R): ranks
  5. Patches 0.152.107 to 0.154.3Alpha Strike (Q): description, Meditate (W): description, Wuju Style (E): description, Highlander (R): description, Wuju Style (E): cooldown
  6. Patch 0.152.55Move speed
  7. Patches 0.151.2 to 0.151.101