Volibear vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Volibear vs Master Yi

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Volibear's strong early dueling and high jungle pressure let him invade and force river fights when lanes have priority.
This matchup is a snowball vs scale duel where Volibear must deny Master Yi free farm and tempo to prevent his late-game carry spikes.

Jungle Plan

Invade or counter-jungle Master Yi early to disrupt his farming tempo before he hits item power spikes.
Fight for first Scuttle only when your lanes have priority and can support river control.
Use lane priority post-level 6 to set up dives with (R), converting health leads into dragon or Rift Herald pressure.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 3 when Master Yi can disengage with (Q) and mitigate damage with (W).
Be cautious contesting objectives when (R) is active and low-health enemies can enable reset chains.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights are risky, especially if nearby lanes lack priority to support.

Early game

Start with a fast full clear to hit level 3 quickly and contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid committing to fights without lane support to prevent Master Yi's disengage and reset with (Q) and (R).
Use early dueling strength to punish Master Yi's pathing mistakes before his first item spike.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks full (Q), (W), and (E) combo, enabling strong early dueling and invade potential.
Level 6 grants (R) for tower dives and durable engages, forcing Master Yi off objectives.
First bruiser or tank item increases sustain and durability, allowing longer trades and better objective control against Master Yi's scaling.

Win conditions

Convert early health leads and river control into dragon and Rift Herald pressure to deny Master Yi scaling resources.
Use (Q) stun and (R) tower disable to execute dives, forcing Master Yi to recall or die under turret.
Maintain high jungle tempo and vision to track Master Yi's farming and cut off his reset windows and scaling.