Master Yi vs Darius JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Back to matchup selector

Champion

Opponent

RoleGenerate matchup

Master Yi

VS

Jungle

Darius

Master Yi vs Darius

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Master Yi should focus on full clearing and scaling, avoiding early fights where Darius's crowd control and burst are strongest.
Prioritize tracking Darius's pathing and avoid river fights unless your lanes have priority to reduce risk from his pull and execute potential.
This is a scaling carry vs early bully matchup; Master Yi wins by maintaining jungle tempo and entering fights after enemy CC is down.

Jungle Plan

Use full clears and cross-map pathing to keep item tempo and avoid direct early fights with Darius until you have key power spikes.
Contest river control and Scuttle only when lanes can move first, then use (Q) and (R) to chase low-health targets after CC is committed.
Focus on counter-jungling when Darius shows on the map or after his pull is on cooldown to deny his scaling and force resets.

Danger windows

Avoid early isolated river fights where Darius can pull and stack his passive for lethal trades.
Be cautious contesting objectives if your health is low or if (E) pull is available, as he can force unfavorable fights.
Watch for lane states where Darius's side lanes have priority, increasing risk of counter-ganks or collapsed fights around river.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach item power spikes quickly and avoid early skirmishes where Darius's pull and passive stacks dominate.
Only contest first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority and can assist, otherwise prioritize safe resets and camp tempo.
Avoid early invades against Darius unless you have vision and lane control to counter-gank or punish his low mobility.

Power spikes

At level 6, (R) unlocks reset potential; enter fights only after Darius uses (E) or other CC to maximize clean-up chances.
First item spike increases Master Yi's sustained damage and objective speed; maintain high camp tempo to reach this quickly.
Respect Darius's level 6 (R) execute window and his passive stacks; avoid extended fights before you have your damage and mobility ready.

Win conditions

Use superior clear speed and scaling to outpace Darius in jungle tempo and reach key item spikes first.
Leverage (Q) untargetability and (R) resets to clean up fights after enemy CC is spent, focusing on low-health targets.
Deny Darius jungle camps through timely counter-jungling and objective control when lanes have priority to limit his snowball potential.