Nasus vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Master Yi

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Nasus should focus on safe full clears to reach level 6 and key item spikes before contesting Master Yi.
Prioritize river vision and only contest Scuttle Crab when nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky isolated fights.

Jungle Plan

Maintain jungle tempo with full clears to reach item spikes before fighting Master Yi.
Contest river vision and Scuttle Crab only when lanes have priority to prevent isolated 1v1s.
Track Master Yi’s pathing to set up counter-ganks after his crowd control is on cooldown or post-gank commitment.

Danger windows

Avoid fights before level 6 as Nasus lacks damage and mobility to contest Master Yi.
Isolated river fights are risky if Master Yi’s (R) is available and your lanes lack priority.
Forced smite fights around dragon or Herald are dangerous if Master Yi can enter after key crowd control is used.

Early game

Start with a full clear to hit level 6 before engaging or contesting objectives.
Avoid early invades unless you have vision on Master Yi and lane priority support.
Secure first Scuttle only if your lanes can pressure and prevent Master Yi from countering.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants durability and extended fight potential; use it to survive Master Yi’s chase and punish overextensions.
High (Q) stacks combined with (W) slow create strong dueling windows to pressure Master Yi off camps and objectives.
Respect Master Yi’s level 6 (R) reset potential; avoid fights when his ultimate is active without backup.

Win conditions

Use (W) slow and superior durability to control side objectives and deny Master Yi safe farming.
Convert high (Q) stacks and (R) uptime into pressure on isolated lanes to force enemy responses.
Focus on counter-ganking and punishing Master Yi’s early jungle pathing to delay his item spikes and reset potential.