Master Yi vs Zaahen

Master Yi
You
VS
Zaahen

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Scuttle Contest

  • You lose scuttle fights at level 3 since Zaahen's Q double-strike and W pull create extended trades that build Determination stacks while you lack sustained damage.
  • From level 6, you only win 1v1s if you can R engage when Zaahen has low Determination stacks and dodge his W pull with Q timing.
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Predicted Jungle Path

  • Zaahen will likely start bot side for leash then path toward top, looking to gank lanes where he can land W pulls for easy follow-up.
  • He prioritizes camps that keep him healthy since his Q healing allows efficient clearing without backing early.

Invade or Not

  • Avoid invading Zaahen early since his Q healing and W pull make him surprisingly strong in jungle skirmishes when you're both low on resources.
  • If you must invade, do it immediately after he uses R in a gank when his Determination stacks are reset and he's likely low on health.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't engage extended trades when Zaahen has high Determination stacks, as his doubled AD bonus makes him extremely dangerous even if you're ahead.
  • Never fight him near his team when he has max stacks since his revive passive can turn a won teamfight into a disaster.
Created on 03/17/2026
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