Tier A Intermediate Patch 16.11

Marauder Reroll - Master Yi Bruiser

A durable level-8 reroll that 3-stars Master Yi behind a wall of Marauders and Brawlers. Forgiving, item-flexible, and great for climbing.

By Citadel Coaching · Updated May 29, 2026

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Marauder Reroll - Master Yi Bruiser

A durable level-8 reroll that 3-stars Master Yi behind a wall of Marauders and Brawlers. Forgiving, item-flexible, and great for climbing.

Tier A intermediate Patch 16.11 RerollBruiserFrontline carry

Overview

This is a Master Yi bruiser line built on the Marauder and Brawler walls. You slow-roll at level 8 for a 3-star Yi while the double-frontline keeps him alive long enough to reset. Extremely forgiving on items thanks to Guinsoo + Titan's scaling.

Final Comp - Level 8

Four Brawlers form the front; Yi sits behind them and cleans up after the tanks soak.

4/6 Brawler

4/6 Marauder

3/4 Psionic

2/3 Primordian

1/3 Mecha

1/2 Dark Star

1/2 N.O.V.A.

1/2 Challenger

1/2 Conduit

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Early Game

Akali core

Marauder opener and a Yi item holder.

Gragas core

Brawler frontline, great stage-2 tank.

Rek'Sai holder

Primordian + Brawler glue.

Bel'Veth flex

Bridges Marauder and Primordian.

Itemization

Master Yi

BIS

Alt

Guinsoo + Titan's is the core; Bloodthirster shield keeps him alive to reset.

Cho'Gath

BIS

Alt

Your main HP anchor - itemize vs the lobby's damage.

Viktor

BIS

Alt

Secondary AP threat and Psionic enabler.

Augments

Build a Bud best

Extra body + value for a reroll board.

Component Heist good

Components to finish Yi faster.

Aura Farming situational

Tempo augment if you're already stable.

Leveling & Econ

Level Timing Gold Action

5 3-1 keep 50 Level to 5, start collecting Marauders.

6 3-2 keep 50 Level to 6, light roll only if 3-star 1-costs are close.

7 4-1 keep 50 Level to 7 and stabilise the front.

8 4-2 slow roll Slow roll down to 30-40g for 3-star Master Yi.

Stage-by-Stage

Stage 2

Collect carries

Hold every Master Yi & Akali
Slam Guinsoo components
Don't lose streak too hard

Stage 3

Build the front

Add Brawlers for the wall
Stay on 50 gold
Reach level 7

Stage 4

Slow roll 8

Roll for 3-star Yi
Complete his items first
Add Viktor for Psionic

Matchups

Dark Star Fast 9 even

You win early; close the game before they reach 9.

Sniper Xayah easy

Your front eats their physical damage - jump Yi onto the carry.

AP Backline hard

Itemize Dragon's Claw and split your frontline to avoid Morello.

Watch it played

Gameplay VOD

Marauder Yi is the comfort pick of the patch: hard to int, item-flexible, and a reliable climb. Master the slow roll timing and you'll top 4 it almost every lobby.

Overview

Final Comp - Level 8

Early Game

Itemization

Augments

Leveling & Econ

Stage-by-Stage

Matchups

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