Master Yi vs Kayn JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Kayn

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears and avoid early river fights unless lanes have clear priority to support counter-ganks.
Focus on scaling through efficient camp tempo and item spikes while respecting Kayn's terrain mobility and knockup threat.

Jungle Plan

Execute full clear paths prioritizing safe resets and only contest river objectives when lanes can assist.
Track Kayn's form progress and path cross-map to counter-jungle camps that he leaves vulnerable.
Use reset windows after enemy CC is spent to enter fights and clean up low-health targets with (Q) and (R).

Danger windows

Early game river fights are risky due to Kayn's high mobility and knockup; avoid isolated skirmishes.
Low-health clears expose you to forced smite fights where Kayn can capitalize on your vulnerability.
Objective setups without lane priority increase risk of losing tempo or being collapsed on by Kayn's unusual gank angles.

Early game

Start with a full clear to hit item timing faster and avoid early skirmishes against Kayn's mobility.
Contest Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to back up and prevent losing tempo.
Avoid early invades unless you have vision and lane control to punish Kayn's pathing mistakes.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for chase and reset potential; enter fights only after Kayn uses his CC.
First item spike increases damage and objective speed; maintain camp tempo to reach it quickly.
Respect Kayn's mid-game form transformation timing to avoid fights where he has terrain advantage and knockup.

Win conditions

Convert superior clear speed and reset potential into objective control by joining fights post-CC usage.
Punish Kayn's form progression by counter-jungling camps he leaves unattended.
Use (Q) and (R) to clean up fights after frontline CC is used, leveraging your scaling damage to carry late game.