Master Yi (the Wuju Bladesman) | Champions recommended for a start League of Legends Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
Basic information | Strengths | Weaknesses |
Difficulty level: Medium Mobility: High CC: None Damage: High Endurance: Low Damage type: AD Recommended roles: Assassin | + One of the fastest champions in game + Immune to slow (R) + A real threat in late game | - Vulnerable to damage - Long cooldowns - High dependance on mana |
The strength of this frail-looking bladesman lies in his attack speed. Sadly, his abilities have long cooldowns, so he mostly relies on his auto attack. The rule is simple - the faster he attacks, the more damage he deals. Master Yi has several useful abilities among which there is Alpha Strike (Q), which hits several targets at once. This ability is perfect for reducing the distance to your enemy - the champion instantly moves toward the opponent. Meditate (W) restores some health, which is especially helpful in dire situations. The third ability is Wuju Style (E), which increases Yi's damage. Yet, the pinnacle of Master Yi's mechanics is his final ability - Highlander (R). This increases his movement and attack speed. Master Yi is an assassin type of champion, so his main job is to eliminate targets as quickly as possible. As for spending gold, you should first focus on items which grant bonuses to damage, critical chance, attack speed, and life steal. Such combination will turn Master Yi into a deadly killing machine.
Strategy:
Initially, you should focus on farming gold, so you could then buy items which increase damage. Using Q to harass enemies is a good idea too. If you receive much damage, you can quickly restore your health by using Meditate, and get back to fight.