Yi Sun-shin counters
At Mythic, Yi Sun-shin struggles most against Uranus (-2.2 pts), Karina, and Lolita, and has the edge over Khufra (+2.1 pts) and Melissa.Learn more
· Patch 2.2.16
Best counters for Yi Sun-shin
The heroes Yi Sun-shin loses to the most, rank by rank: a counter listed in several ranks is a consistent one. The gap is the average, in points of Yi Sun-shin's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Uranus | -2.2 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lolita | -2.1 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Karina | -1.9 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Esmeralda | -1.5 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Johnson | -1.6 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yve | -2.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Khaleed | -1.9 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Harley | -1.6 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Yi Sun-shin counters
Avoid these picks against Yi Sun-shin: Yi Sun-shin's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Khufra | +2.2 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Benedetta | +1.8 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Melissa | +1.8 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Thamuz | +1.8 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Wanwan | +1.5 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ruby | +1.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Diggie | +2.0 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lapu-Lapu | +1.8 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Yi Sun-shin's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Yi Sun-shin at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier A · 49.7% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Uranus | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Lolita | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Odette | -1.5 pts | Counters |
| Karina | -1.4 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -1.2 pts | Counters |
| Valentina | -1.1 pts | Counters |
Epic
Baseline win rate: 51.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Yve | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Khaleed | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Valentina | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Harley | -1.6 pts | Counters |
Legend
Baseline win rate: 49.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Uranus | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Lolita | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -1.4 pts | Counters |
| Karina | -1.4 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -1.3 pts | Counters |
| Odette | -1.2 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Baseline win rate: 49.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Uranus | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Karina | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Lolita | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Johnson | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Aamon | -1.3 pts | Counters |
| Zhask | -1.2 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Baseline win rate: 49.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Uranus | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Karina | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Lolita | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Johnson | -1.4 pts | Counters |
| Leomord | -1.3 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -1.3 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Baseline win rate: 49.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Karina | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Johnson | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Hilda | -1.4 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -1.4 pts | Counters |
How to counter Yi Sun-shin
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Yi Sun-shin's damage, the game length where Yi Sun-shin wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Yi Sun-shin
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Yi Sun-shin's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
Against basic attacks
Against healing and lifesteal
When Yi Sun-shin is weakest
Yi Sun-shin wins least in 16–18 min games (47.9%) and most in 10–12 min games (53.5%).
Stronger early game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min53.5%
- 12–14 min49.7%
- 14–16 min48.3%
- 16–18 min47.9%
- 18–20 min48.2%
- 20+ min49.0%
Counters by lane
Yi Sun-shin's counters grouped by the lane they play, Yi Sun-shin's own lane first: the direct matchup.
JungleDirect matchup
Mid Lane
EXP Lane
RoamWhat the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.