Master Yi vs Hecarim JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Hecarim

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears and avoid early river fights unless lanes can move first to keep tempo intact.
Focus on scaling through efficient farming and only look to engage after enemy crowd control is used.
This is a scaling carry vs mid-game diver matchup; Master Yi must manage tempo and avoid early skirmishes.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize full clear and camp sequencing that maintains high jungle tempo while avoiding early fights.
Contest Scuttle only when your lanes have priority and Hecarim is not nearby to counter-gank.
Use cross-map camps and track Hecarim’s movements to find safe counter-jungle opportunities after he commits to ganks.

Danger windows

Avoid early river fights where Hecarim’s speed and (E) fear can isolate you.
Be cautious contesting objectives when low on health or without smite ready against Hecarim’s engage threat.
Respect windows where Hecarim’s (R) is active and lanes lack vision, as he can force dangerous engages.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach safe reset timing and item progress before contesting river.
Avoid fighting for first Scuttle unless nearby lanes have priority and can support a counter-gank.
Track Hecarim’s pathing to anticipate his ganks and avoid early cross-map skirmishes that lose tempo.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to chase reset targets after Hecarim commits his engage crowd control.
After completing your first item, increase objective damage and punish messy skirmishes where Hecarim’s engage is on cooldown.
Respect Hecarim’s mid-game power spike with his ultimate active; avoid early fights before your item spikes.

Win conditions

Maintain high camp clear tempo to reach key item spikes faster than Hecarim.
Use (Q) and (R) to enter fights only after enemy crowd control is used, focusing on resetting in multi-target skirmishes.
Deny Hecarim free farm by counter-jungling when he commits to ganks or objective fights without backup.