How to Counter Yi Sun-shin in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Yi Sun-shin

Heroes that statistically perform above average against Yi Sun-shin in ranked play. Win rate is shown vs Yi Sun-shin specifically, not the hero's overall win rate.

1. #1
   Alpha Fighter Soft counter
   46.8% vs Yi Sun-shin +2.1% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

2. #2
   Nana Mage Soft counter
   48.2% vs Yi Sun-shin +1.9% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

3. #3
   Thamuz Fighter Soft counter
   50.0% vs Yi Sun-shin +1.7% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

4. #4
   Balmond Fighter Soft counter
   43.1% vs Yi Sun-shin +1.7% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

5. #5
   Wanwan Marksman Soft counter
   48.6% vs Yi Sun-shin +1.7% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

Items That Counter Yi Sun-shin

The most effective item picks against Yi Sun-shin's kit — derived from Yi Sun-shin's speciality tags and role.

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  Wind of Nature Invulnerability on activation — lets you survive burst combos.
• Winter Truncheon Invulnerability on activation — lets you survive burst combos.

How to Beat Yi Sun-shin — Strategy

Yi Sun-shin is a assassin. The same strategic principles that beat assassins in general apply to Yi Sun-shin specifically:

1. Build defensive items early — Athena's Shield, Radiant Armor or Antique Cuirass before your second damage item.
2. Ward jungle entrances and river crossings to deny the gank setup assassins rely on.
3. Group with your team — assassins thrive when carries are alone.
4. Save your hard-CC for their dive — burst windows are short, lock them down before they get out.