Master Yi vs Kha'Zix Jungle Matchup

Why Kha'Zix is favored

Kha'Zix can punish Yi's early jungle route when he catches him alone: Taste Their Fear(Q) deals extra damage to isolated targets, and Yi players describe Kha as a threat who can invade and disrupt his start. The matchup is timing-sensitive because Alpha Strike(Q) can dodge Kha's burst and Meditate(W) can stall it, so Kha's edge depends on converting early pressure rather than forcing into those cooldowns.

Measured in High Elo: Kha'Zix wins 1.5pp more often than expected over 2,994 games.

How to play as Master Yi

Avoid isolated early duels with Kha'Zix. Once he commits, use Alpha Strike(Q) to dodge the burst and Meditate(W) to buy time; look for direct fights after your items come online.

Taste Their Fear(Q) deals increased damage to isolated targets, while Alpha Strike(Q) makes Master Yi untargetable briefly and can dodge Kha'Zix's focused burst when timed well.

Meditate(W) reduces incoming damage during its channel, so it can blunt Kha'Zix's short burst rotation if used before the damage lands.

How to play as Kha'Zix

Pressure Yi's early route with an invade when you know where he is and can catch him away from nearby units; wait out Meditate(W) before committing your burst.

Sources

These notes come from r/leagueoflegends, r/KhaZixMains, and r/YIMO, checked against the champions' abilities.