Darius vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Darius vs Master Yi

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Darius should leverage early dueling strength and CC to disrupt Master Yi's farming rhythm and limit his scaling potential.
Prioritize controlling river vision and Scuttle crabs to deny Master Yi safe pathing and objective access.

Jungle Plan

Full clear camps efficiently and invade Master Yi's jungle when his camps are low and lanes can assist.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle when your lanes have priority to secure early objectives.
Use counter-gank timing by tracking Master Yi's pathing and punish him after he commits to ganks or overextends farming.

Danger windows

Early invade windows when Master Yi is level 2-3 and lanes lack priority; avoid isolated fights without vision.
Forced Smite fights around dragon or Herald where Master Yi can use (R) to reset and chase.
Low-health clears or extended fights without passive stacks increase vulnerability to Master Yi's burst and resets.

Early game

Start with a strong full clear to reach level 3 quickly and prepare for early river contest.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid overextension against Master Yi's mobility.
Avoid prolonged early fights without vision as Master Yi can punish with resets after CC is used.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) execute, enabling lethal all-ins on low-health targets and reset potential; stack passive before committing.
First bruiser item spike increases durability and damage, allowing longer fights and safer invades.
Master Yi's level 6 and first item spike increase his reset and carry potential; respect his engage after CC is used.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo into counter-jungling Master Yi to delay his item spikes and scaling.
Secure early dragon and Rift Herald with river control and lane priority to deny Master Yi objectives.
Use ganks and counter-ganks to snowball lanes, forcing Master Yi into risky farm patterns and limiting his reset opportunities.