Mordekaiser vs Master Yi
Top Lane MatchupMordekaiser vs Master Yi TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 trades through superior range and sustain, as your Q outranges Yi's auto attacks and your W provides healing while he has no sustain.
- Post-6 you dominate even harder since your R forces a 1v1 where you steal his stats and he can't escape or rely on resets.
How to Trade
- Look to land E pulls into Q combos when Yi goes for CS, then back off before he can extend the trade with multiple autos.
- Use W proactively before trades to build up shield value, then reactivate for healing after taking damage.
Wave Control
- Push waves early to establish minion advantage since Yi has poor waveclear without items and you can zone him from CS with Q threat.
- Maintain slow pushes to build up minion advantages for your all-ins, as Yi struggles to fight in large minion waves.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your E on minions or miss it entirely, as it's your only reliable way to catch Yi when he tries to disengage with superior mobility.
- Avoid using R when Yi has Q available unless you can guarantee the pull first, as he can dodge your initial combo and kite you in Death Realm.
Created on 05/30/2026
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