Master Yi vs Warwick JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Warwick

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to reach item spikes quickly and avoid early river fights unless your lanes have priority.
Avoid early duels with Warwick who has strong sustain and suppression; focus on farming and tracking his pathing for counter-ganks.
This is a scaling carry vs early duelist matchup where Master Yi must deny Warwick tempo through safe farming and timely counter-jungling.

Jungle Plan

Use full clears and cross-map camp trades to maintain item progression and avoid direct fights with Warwick early.
Fight for Scuttle Crab only when your lanes can move first to leverage river control without risking tempo loss.
Track Warwick's pathing to set up counter-ganks and punish his early river pressure when his key crowd control is on cooldown.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early where Warwick's sustain and fear make him a strong duelist.
Be cautious contesting objectives before your first item, as Warwick can force smite fights with his sustain and suppression.
Watch for (R) suppression after level 6, which can set up picks and force unfavorable fights.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maximize tempo and avoid early skirmishes where Warwick's sustain and fear can punish you.
Contest first Scuttle only if your nearby lanes have priority to avoid losing tempo to Warwick's strong early dueling.
Avoid invading Warwick early unless you have vision and lane support, as his sustain and suppression make early fights risky.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to chase and reset after Warwick commits his suppression or fear, avoiding engaging first.
After your first item, increase farming tempo and punish messy skirmishes where Warwick's sustain is less effective.
Respect Warwick's level 3 power spike when his full kit and sustain make early fights dangerous; avoid extended duels before your item spike.

Win conditions

Maintain high camp tempo and hit your item spikes before engaging Warwick to leverage your scaling advantage.
Use vision and tracking to counter-gank Warwick's early river moves and punish his overextensions.
Convert cleanups after enemy CC is used into objectives and resets using your (Q) and (R) to snowball fights in your favor.