Yin counters
At Mythic, Yin struggles most against Wanwan (-4.0 pts), Esmeralda, and Irithel, and has the edge over Minsitthar (+3.5 pts) and Estes.Learn more
· Patch 2.2.16
Best counters for Yin
The heroes Yin 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 Yin's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Wanwan | -4.7 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Esmeralda | -3.4 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Uranus | -2.9 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Khaleed | -2.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Irithel | -2.7 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hirara | -3.0 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Mathilda | -2.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hilda | -2.4 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Yin counters
Avoid these picks against Yin: Yin's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Minsitthar | +3.1 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Floryn | +2.8 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ixia | +2.6 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Estes | +3.2 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Aurora | +2.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hanzo | +2.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Silvanna | +2.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Diggie | +2.4 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Yin's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Yin at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier B · 49.1% win rate
Epic
Baseline win rate: 49.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Wanwan | -4.2 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Irithel | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Mathilda | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Hilda | -1.8 pts | Counters |
Legend
Baseline win rate: 48.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Wanwan | -4.2 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Mathilda | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Irithel | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Marcel | -2.3 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Baseline win rate: 48.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Wanwan | -4.0 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Irithel | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Khaleed | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Gloo | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Baseline win rate: 48.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Wanwan | -5.0 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Khufra | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Hirara | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Khaleed | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Baseline win rate: 50.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Wanwan | -6.2 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -4.1 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Hilda | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Hirara | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Khaleed | -3.0 pts | Counters |
How to counter Yin
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Yin's damage, the game length where Yin wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Yin
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Yin's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
Against crowd control
When Yin is weakest
Yin wins least in 10–12 min games (46.1%) and most in 18–20 min games (50.4%).
Stronger late game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min46.1%
- 12–14 min47.7%
- 14–16 min48.1%
- 16–18 min50.1%
- 18–20 min50.4%
- 20+ min50.3%
Counters by lane
Yin's counters grouped by the lane they play, Yin's own lane first: the direct matchup.
JungleDirect matchup
EXP LaneDirect matchup
Gold Lane
RoamWhat the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.