Graves vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Graves vs Master Yi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Graves's strong early clear and dueling to contest camps and invade Master Yi before he hits key item spikes.
Prioritize river control and scuttle vision to deny Master Yi safe farming and limit his reset potential.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup; leverage early tempo leads to prevent Master Yi from reaching his late-game carry power.

Jungle Plan

Path camps to maintain clear health and tempo, invading Master Yi's jungle when he shows on predictable gank paths.
Contest river control and Scuttle Crab when lane priority allows to deny Master Yi vision and objective access.
Use lane priority to set up ganks or counter-ganks around dragon and Rift Herald, forcing Master Yi into risky fights before his item spikes.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early where Master Yi can capitalize on lack of CC and reset chains.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Master Yi has lane priority or if your health is low after clears.
Respect windows when (R) is active and he can chain resets on low-health targets; avoid extended skirmishes without backup.

Early game

Start with a fast clear path to reach level 3 quickly and look for early invade windows when Master Yi is on opposite side.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority and can assist; otherwise secure your own jungle and prepare to counter-invade.
Avoid extended fights early if Master Yi is near full health and lanes lack setup; focus on healthy clears and tempo.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) burst and (E) dash to outduel Master Yi before he activates his (R) reset threat.
Exploit Graves's item scaling advantage by maintaining camp tempo and forcing fights before Master Yi completes his first key item.
Respect Master Yi's power spikes at level 6 and first item; avoid fights where he can reset or chase effectively with (Q) and (R).

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo into vision and control around dragon and Rift Herald to deny Master Yi safe farming.
Use superior dueling and ranged burst to invade and steal camps, forcing Master Yi behind on items and tempo.
Coordinate with lanes to collapse on Master Yi before his item spikes, preventing him from scaling into a late-game threat.