Master Yi vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Master Yi into Xin Zhaomedium

Overview

Use your superior clear speed and mobility to outpace Xin Zhao and control jungle tempo.
Avoid early fights and contest river only with lane priority and vision to prevent losing tempo.
Exploit Xin Zhao's reliance on early dueling by farming safely until you hit item spikes.

Full clear early to reach item spikes, then look for counter-jungling when Xin Zhao is spotted elsewhere.
Fight for Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first and provide follow-up.
Use lane priority to set up deep invades and objective control, avoiding direct early fights against Xin Zhao's strong dueling.

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Xin Zhao's engage and knockup are available.
Be cautious contesting Scuttle without lane priority or vision as Xin Zhao can collapse with and .
Watch for forced smite fights around early dragons or Rift Herald when Xin Zhao's cooldowns are up.

Start on your strong side for a fast clear and contest first Scuttle if lanes can support.
Avoid early river skirmishes without vision and lane priority to reduce risk of losing tempo.
Track Xin Zhao's location to counter-invade when he shows on the opposite side of the map.

Use faster clears and superior mobility to deny Xin Zhao farm through counter-jungling.
Leverage lane priority to invade deeply and secure objectives uncontested.
Utilize resets in teamfights to access backline threats and clean up skirmishes after CC is committed.

Tactical tip

For Master Yi vs Xin Zhao, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.