Garen vs Master Yi · Top lane matchup

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Core game plan

Garen has an advantage against Master Yi. Wait for him to use Q before spinning with E; he can't out-trade you.
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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

6:4.

6:4.

6:4.

5:5.

5:5.

Levels 1-3: Trade aggressively; Master Yi is weak early, just stand and fight.Laning phase: Use Q silence to interrupt Master Yi's E sustained damage.Level 6: After ult, when Master Yi uses R, silence him with Q then retreat.Mid-game transition: Split push and use high movement speed to escape.Teamfights: Protect backline; when Master Yi dives, silence him with Q and focus fire.
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Detailed breakdown

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