Jax vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jax vs Master Yi

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Leverage Jax's medium early agency to disrupt Master Yi's farming tempo without forcing risky early fights.
Prioritize controlled jungle tempo and side-lane pressure to capitalize on superior dueling and item spikes.

Jungle Plan

Full clear and secure first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can assist or if Master Yi commits to a risky invade.
Prioritize invading Master Yi's jungle after he uses key cooldowns or is spotted on the opposite side.
Use side-lane pressure and lane priority to force Master Yi into unfavorable fights or deny him dragon and Rift Herald access.

Danger windows

Early river fights are risky if lanes lack priority; avoid isolated skirmishes where Master Yi can reset with (R).
Jax is vulnerable after using (E) as his main defensive tool is down; avoid trades in this window.
Objective setups where Master Yi can enter after key crowd control is used pose high risk; maintain vision and lane priority to mitigate.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 3 safely before contesting river or Scuttle Crab.
Avoid early river fights unless nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks.
Track Master Yi's position with vision to deny safe farming paths without overextending.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks Jax's ultimate, boosting durability and damage; use this to take extended fights when (E) is available and enemy cooldowns are down.
Two-item spike significantly enhances splitpush and duel potential; force side-lane pressure to isolate Master Yi.
Respect Master Yi's level 6 and first item spike by avoiding fights without crowd control or when his (R) is active.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo into side-lane pressure post two-item spike to force Master Yi into unfavorable duels.
Use superior crowd control and dueling power to contest and deny Master Yi's access to dragon and Rift Herald.
Track Master Yi's pathing to counter-jungle effectively and force fights before he reaches key item breakpoints.