Master Yi vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Ekko

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears and item tempo over early fights, as Master Yi's early pressure is low against Ekko's mobility and CC.
Avoid early river fights unless your lanes have clear priority to prevent losing tempo to Ekko's high invade resistance and mobility.
This is a scaling carry matchup where Master Yi must farm efficiently and punish Ekko's cooldown mistakes post-level 6.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize cross-map camp trading and full clears to maintain item tempo and avoid early skirmishes with Ekko.
Fight for Scuttle and river control only when your lanes can move first and provide counter-gank support.
Use vision and lane priority to deny Ekko access to dragon and Rift Herald setups, forcing him into reactive play.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when (W) stun and mobility can punish you.
Be cautious during forced smite fights on dragon or Rift Herald if (R) is available for burst and escape.
Low-health clears are risky; do not overextend without vision or lane priority to prevent Ekko's counter-invades.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach safe reset timing and item spikes quickly, avoiding early invades.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks against Ekko's early gank threat.
Track Ekko's pathing to avoid his level 3 burst combo and back off if he shows early aggression without lane setup.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to enter fights after Ekko commits his (W) stun or (E) dash, maximizing reset potential.
First item spike enables faster clears and stronger objective control; focus on farming and joining only favorable fights.
Respect Ekko's level 3 (Q)-(W)-(E) combo and his level 6 (R) for burst and escape; avoid early all-ins before your spikes.

Win conditions

Convert clean full clears into item spikes, then look for reset chains in messy skirmishes after enemy CC is used.
Use superior farming speed to deny Ekko scaling by invading when lanes have priority and Ekko is on the opposite side.
Control vision around dragon and Rift Herald to force Ekko into unfavorable fights and secure objectives with your team.