Critical Strike King: How to Carry with Yi Sun-shin
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Overview
Yi Sun-shin is a versatile Marksman/Assassin who excels in the Jungle. Unlike traditional marksmen, he alternates between a long-range bow and a short-range glaive.
Strengths
Because of his passive cooldown reduction, he can spam skills and clear jungle camps extremely efficiently.
Weaknesses
While he has CC immunity, he is still a glass cannon. If caught by high-burst assassins before he can react, he can be taken down instantly.
Full Build
This build is designed to transform Yi Sun-shin into a high-mobility "hit-and-run" assassin by balancing raw power with survival utility to ensure he can carry from the early jungle phase to the late game. It begins with Tough Boots (Ice Retribution) to reduce crowd control duration and steal enemy movement speed, followed by War Axe for ramping physical penetration and cooldown reduction that thrives during his weapon-swapping cycles. Endless Battle is a mandatory core item that amplifies his burst with True Damage while providing necessary Lifesteal and Mana Regen, while Blade of Despair provides the massive flat attack needed to make his passive critical hits lethal. To ensure dominance in the late game, Malefic Roar provides the essential penetration to shred through high-armor targets, and Winter Crown serves as a vital survival tool, offering a "Frozen" active state to dodge burst damage or wait for skill resets during high-risk dives.
The Fleet Executioner
This emblem set utilize a combination of Thrill or Agility for early-game pressure and rotation speed, alongside Seasoned Hunter to drastically increase efficiency when securing the Lord and Turtle. When paired with the Killing Spree talent, which provides health restoration and a movement speed burst after every kill, Yi Sun-shin transforms into a relentless finisher capable of wiping out entire teams through reset potential and high-mobility dives.
Battle Spell
Retribution is the essential Battle Spell for Yi Sun-shin (YSS) because it enables his primary role as a jungler. It is vital for his efficiency and effectiveness throughout the match.
Mid-Game Dominance
This is the stage where Yi Sun-shin shines the most as he typically has three or four core items completed. Focus on the following strategies during this phase: Objective Pressure: Use your superior farming speed to secure towers and steal enemy buffs whenever you see an opening. Active Scouting: Constantly use your Ultimate (Mountain Shocker) to reveal enemy positions, especially when contesting the Lord or Turtle. Selective Aggression: Engage in more team fights now that your burst damage is high enough to kill most heroes, but always look for opportunities to finish off low-HP enemies. Map Awareness: Look for opportunities to power-farm in the opponent's jungle when your ultimate reveals they are on the opposite side of the map.
Farming Route
Start with the Blue Buff to manage early mana needs, then prioritize every available creep, including the Lithowanderer and Crabs, to out-level the enemy jungler.
Fast Jungle Clear
His passive and low skill cooldowns allow him to clear the jungle faster than almost any other hero.
Global Vision
His ultimate reveals every enemy hero on the map, making it impossible for them to hide or set up ambushes.
Crowd Control Immunity
His first skill, Traceless, provides a brief dash with a full second of CC immunity, allowing him to dodge lethal stuns and hooks.
Best With Angela
100% co-op win rate
She is the ultimate partner for YSS. Her ultimate, Heartguard, attaches to him during his aggressive dives, providing a shield, healing, and slow effects that make it easier for him to cycle his passive safely.
Watch Out For Natalia
80% counter win rate
YSS is the ultimate counter to Natalia. His ultimate, Mountain Shocker, reveals her location anywhere on the map, completely negating her invisibility and making her vulnerable to his high-burst melee attacks.