Vi vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Vi into Master Yimedium

Overview

Use Vi's early game pressure and lockdown CC to contest river and force picks before Master Yi scales.
Prioritize early invades and skirmishes to disrupt Master Yi's farming and delay his item spikes.
Leverage Vi's strong dueling and objective control to snowball leads before Master Yi reaches carry power.

Full clear if no early gank opportunity, then look to invade Master Yi's jungle before his first item.
Contest Scuttle only with lane priority; otherwise secure vision and prepare for counter-ganks.
Use and to lock down isolated targets and convert picks into dragons or Rift Herald.

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when missing to prevent punishments.
Beware forced smite fights with Master Yi's reset potential active on .
Respect lanes without priority that cannot follow your engages, as Master Yi can capitalize on numbers advantage.

Start with a three-camp clear to enable early ganks on lanes with flash down or weak positioning.
Fight for first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to secure river control and deny Master Yi vision.
Avoid extended fights if is missed or lanes can't follow, as Master Yi can punish overcommitment.

Level 6 unlocks lockdown, enabling guaranteed picks to snowball objective control.
Early item spikes boost Vi's dueling and objective damage, increasing pressure on Master Yi's farming tempo.
Respect Master Yi's and first item spike by engaging only after key CC is used.

Convert early ganks and lockdown CC into dragon and Rift Herald control to deny Master Yi scaling.
Maintain high jungle tempo to pressure Master Yi's farming path and force him into risky fights.
Use vision and lane priority to set up picks with and , snowballing leads before Master Yi's carry power.

Tactical tip

For Vi vs Master Yi, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.