Kayn vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kayn vs Master Yi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe full clears to reach transformation form without risking early fights against Master Yi.
Use Kayn's superior mobility and wall paths to avoid direct river fights and punish Master Yi's predictable pathing.
This is a scaling vs scaling jungle matchup where Kayn must manage tempo and form timing to outpace Master Yi's late-game resets.

Jungle Plan

Focus on efficient full clears while selecting camps that accelerate form progress without risking fights.
Contest first Scuttle only if your lanes have priority and Master Yi is spotted on the opposite side.
Use terrain and wall paths to invade and counter-jungle safely after form transformation, targeting camps where Master Yi is unlikely to respond.

Danger windows

Avoid early isolated river fights where Master Yi can use (Q) untargetability to dodge your engage.
Be cautious during forced smite fights when Master Yi's damage reduction (W) is active.
Respect Master Yi's power spikes when he reaches item thresholds and can start reset chains on low-health targets.

Early game

Start with a full clear route that prioritizes orbs and form progress over early skirmishes.
Avoid early river contests unless nearby lanes have priority to back you up.
Use wall-walk routes to evade Master Yi's early scouting and reduce counter-invade risk.

Power spikes

Kayn's form transformation is a major spike; use (W) knockup and (R) untargetability to force fights that favor your form.
Master Yi's level 6 (R) unlocks reset chase potential; avoid engaging before enemy CC is committed.
Master Yi's first item spike increases his sustained damage; maintain high camp tempo and only join fights with clear reset or CC advantage.

Win conditions

Convert clear tempo and form progress into aggressive terrain-based ganks that exploit your mobility.
Deny Master Yi free farm by invading camps after form and item power spikes.
Use your crowd control and wall paths to initiate fights where Master Yi's resets are limited and secure objectives with your team.