Master Yi vs Olaf Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
Master Yi, the Wuju Bladesman, meets Olaf, the Berserker, in the jungle. The sample behind this page is 301 games from patch 16.13.1, and Master Yi wins 56.2% of them. A 6.1-point edge is what puts this matchup in Master Yi’s column.
This is a melee mirror in terms of reach — 175 versus 125 — so spacing matters less than ability timing.
Reckless Swing (E) is the ability Master Yi has to respect, just as Olaf plays around Alpha Strike. Ultimates decide the rest — Highlander versus Ragnarok.
With Master Yi and Olaf both dealing physical damage, stacking a single stat answers most of it. Level-one bases: Master Yi 640 HP / 33 armour / 32 MR, Olaf 645 / 35 / 32. Late-game bases read 2425 health / 110 armour for Master Yi and 2668 / 106 for Olaf. Master Yi covers ground faster from level one (355 against 350).
Sample size counts as much as the number — 301 games for Olaf here. Figures refresh from Emerald+ ranked play, so this Master Yi page follows the live meta.
FAQ
Yes — Master Yi holds the statistical advantage in this matchup. Master Yi wins 56.2% of the recorded games.
56.2% from Master Yi's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
301 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Master Yi build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Master Yi build page.