Master Yi Jungle counters Hecarim hard (45.3% win rate) based on 572 games. This matchup is really difficult for Hecarim players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Hecarim Jungle vs Master Yi Jungle in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 60.9% in this matchup.
With 2.5% popularity, Hecarim constantly encounters meta-dominant Master Yi (5.0%, 11th place out of 63 Jungle champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Hecarim performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Phase Rush + Nimbus Cloak combination (80.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Eclipse, Spear of Shojin, Death's Dance, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 45.3% to 60.9% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Hecarim's superior farming (7.15 vs 5.91/min, 6th among Jungle) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.24 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Master Yi leads in both matchup win rate (54.7%) and damage (750 vs 660/min). Hecarim must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Hecarim maintains better KDA (2.80, 19th place vs 63rd for Master Yi), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Hecarim Jungle | Versus | Master Yi Jungle |
|---|---|---|
| C | Tier | A |
| 45.3% | Matchup Winrate | 54.7% |
| 49.06% | Role Winrate | 50.10% |
| #51 | Winrate Rank | #32 |
| 2.5% | Pickrate | 5.0% |
| 2.8 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 461 | Gold per Minute | 456 |
| 7.15 | CS/Min | 5.91 |
| 0.19 | Wards per Minute | 0.20 |
| 660 | Damage per Minute | 750 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Hecarim deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Master Yi has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Hecarim is higher farming statistics (ranked 6th among role champions) (versus 40th for Master Yi), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.1 versus 2.8) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Hecarim player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Master Yi player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.






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