Skarner vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Skarner vs Master Yi

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Skarner controls early river terrain and uses wall-based (E) to punish Master Yi's low early pressure and contest key objectives.
Focus on leveraging high objective control and gank threat to deny Master Yi free farm and prevent his scaling power spike.

Jungle Plan

Path camps toward lanes with reliable wall angles to maximize (E) gank potential and suppress Master Yi's farming tempo.
Fight for first Scuttle only when nearby lanes can move first, then hold river chokes to secure objective vision and deny Master Yi access.
Counter-jungle when Master Yi commits to full clears away from wall-heavy areas, using tankiness and CC to punish his low early invade resistance.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Master Yi can use (Q) untargetability and (W) damage reduction to escape or stall.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Master Yi has lane priority and can collapse with (R) resets.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights are risky; hold terrain control and force Master Yi into unfavorable engagements.

Early game

Prioritize a reliable first clear that allows quick transition to river control and Scuttle crab contests.
Avoid early direct invades against Master Yi unless nearby lanes have priority to support counter-invades.
Use terrain control to set up ganks on lanes with walls for effective (E) pins before Master Yi reaches level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, Skarner's (R) suppression enables strong picks and objective control; use it to isolate Master Yi before he activates (R).
Skarner's high objective control power spikes when frontline utility and CC can deny Master Yi's entry into fights.
Master Yi's level 6 (R) unlocks reset chase threat; Skarner must engage only after key CC is used and avoid isolated fights.

Win conditions

Convert river terrain control and (E) wall pins into picks that secure dragon and Rift Herald safely.
Use suppression and frontline presence to deny Master Yi free farm and force him into contested fights before his item spikes.
Maintain high camp tempo and counter-jungle to delay Master Yi's scaling, then lead teamfights with terrain-based CC to isolate his resets.