Shaco vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shaco vs Master Yi

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Shaco thrives on early jungle pressure and deceptive pathing to disrupt Master Yi's slower early game tempo.
Use stealth and box setups to control river entrances and create uncertainty, forcing Master Yi to play reactively.

Jungle Plan

Use unpredictable pathing and early camp steals to deny Master Yi free farm and delay his item spikes.
Set boxes around dragon and Void Grubs entrances before objective attempts to control enemy access.
Counter-gank lanes where Master Yi shows early pressure and collapse with invisibility and fear to punish overextensions.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early when Master Yi can dodge with (Q) and reduce damage with (W).
Be cautious contesting objectives when Master Yi has item spikes and (R) active, as he can reset and chase effectively.
Low-health clears without box protection leave you vulnerable to counter-invades or smite fights.

Early game

Start with a fast, healthy clear using boxes to maintain HP and enable early level 2 or 3 ganks.
Prioritize early Scuttle control only if nearby lanes have priority to support a fight.
Avoid direct early river fights unless you have box setups and lane priority to counter Master Yi's weak early dueling.

Power spikes

Level 2 and 3 provide strong early gank and invade windows; capitalize on these to snowball lanes.
Master Yi's level 6 unlocks reset potential; avoid fights before his CC is used and look to disengage or counter-gank.
Shaco's clone (R) and invisibility (Q) enable deceptive plays that can disrupt Master Yi's farming rhythm and objective control.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo and camp pressure into dragon and Rift Herald control by using box vision and lane priority.
Deny Master Yi free farm through counter-jungling and force him into risky fights before his item spikes.
Use ganks and counter-ganks with invisibility and fear to snowball lanes and prevent Master Yi from scaling into a late-game carry.