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Master Yi Jungle Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
the Wuju Bladesman · AD damageFighterAssassinSkirmisherJungle
Every number below is computed from Riot's official game data for patch 26.20 — the Worlds 2026 patch (Data Dragon, with Meraki Analytics ability values and Riot's published ARAM balance), not sampled from match histories. Open the interactive labs to test Master Yi against any opponent at any level.
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Master Yi build and runes (Jungle, patch 26.20)
Item order
- Infinity Edge
- Berserker's Greaves
- Bloodthirster
- Trinity Force
- Death's Dance
- Lord Dominik's Regards
Start: Doran's Blade, Health Potion
Situational: —
Rune page
Precision · keystone Press the Attack
Absorb Life, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
Secondary: Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense
Summoners: Flash, Ignite · Skill order: Q > W > E
Master Yi is classified AD from its ability scalings; itemization computed from Infinity Edge + current-patch item stats. Win-rate shown is an estimate and does not drive the build.
Master Yi base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 640 | 65.0 | 33.0 | 32.0 | 0.679 |
| Level 6 | 1,055 | 76.1 | 52.8 | 40.1 | 0.746 |
| Level 11 | 1,561 | 89.6 | 76.9 | 50.0 | 0.828 |
| Level 18 | 2,425 | 112.6 | 118.0 | 66.8 | 0.968 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Master Yi ability damage per rank
Q — Alpha Strike physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 30 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 150 |
| Cooldown (s) | 20.0 | 19.5 | 19.0 | 18.5 | 18.0 |
Scaling: 50/50/50/50/50% total AD.
Master Yi Q damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 62.5 | 20.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 94.6 | 19.5s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 128.0 | 19.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 191.9 | 18.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 194.8 | 18.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 197.8 | 18.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 202.8 | 18.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 206.3 | 18.0s |
W — Meditate none
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||||
| Cooldown (s) | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
E — Wuju Style true
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 |
| Cooldown (s) | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
Scaling: 35/35/35/35/35% bonus AD.
Master Yi E damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 20.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 25.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 30.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 40.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 40.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 40.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 40.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 40.0 | 14.0s |
R — Highlander none
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||
| Cooldown (s) | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
Master Yi ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Master Yi plays with Summoner's Rift numbers — no ARAM-specific balance.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | — |
| Damage taken | — |
| Healing | — |
| Shielding | — |
| Attack speed | — |
| Ability haste | — |
| Tenacity | — |
| Energy regen | — |
ARAM also starts champions at level 3 with 1,400 gold. The ARAM sheet applies these modifiers to every stat and ability side by side with Summoner's Rift.
Frequently asked
What is the best Master Yi build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Master Yi Jungle is Infinity Edge, Berserker's Greaves, Bloodthirster, Trinity Force, Death's Dance, Lord Dominik's Regards, with Press the Attack as the keystone. It is computed from the champion's damage profile and the opponent's resists, not from win-rate scraping.
Does Master Yi have ARAM modifiers?
No. Master Yi plays with Summoner's Rift numbers on ARAM; Riot has not given Master Yi ARAM-specific balance on patch 26.20.
How much damage does Master Yi's Alpha Strike do?
Master Yi's Q (Alpha Strike) has a base damage of 30/60/90/120/150 across its ranks and scales with 50/50/50/50/50% total AD. Before the target's resistances; use the Damage Lab for the mitigated number against a specific opponent.
How much health does Master Yi have at level 18?
Master Yi has 2,425 base health, 118.0 armor and 66.8 magic resist at level 18 with no items, on patch 26.20.
Data: Riot Data Dragon 26.20, Meraki Analytics, LoL Wiki ARAM table. Builds are stat-driven recommendations from RiftLab's optimizer, not win-rate aggregates.