Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 41Updated 9/11/2026, 8:22:49 PM
Confidence: Medium-1.2% vs 50%41 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Even
K'Sante and Master Yi trade evenly before spikes.
Levels 3–5
Master Yi edge
Play around ability cooldowns and wave control.
Level 6+
Master Yi edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Even
Side-wave and vision decide more than the raw lane matchup.
Why?
Sample-basedEven
- Sample win rate for K'Sante is 48.8% in this matchup.
Treat this as a Even matchup for K'Sante into Master Yi — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played K'Sante page (Top): Grasp of the Undying Build · 48.7% WR · 156 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 237Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM