Katarina vs Yasuo
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Yasuo wins levels 1-3 due to his Q poke range and passive shield advantage in extended trades.
- You gain kill pressure at level 6 with your R all-in potential, but only if you can land your combo without him using his R defensively.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is Q-E-W-E out when his passive shield is down and Q tornado is on cooldown.
- Wait for him to use Q aggressively on minions, then immediately E to a dagger behind him for the reset combo before he can react with his E dash.
Wave Control
- Push early waves with Q bounces to get level 2 first, then let him push into you after level 3 to set up ganks and all-ins.
- His E mobility makes him hard to gank in long lanes, so you want the wave closer to your tower for successful jungle coordination.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use your E aggressively when his Q tornado is stacked, as he can instantly R you mid-dash for a guaranteed knockup combo.
- Don't waste your W movement speed trying to dodge his Q poke - save it for all-in scenarios where the movement speed actually matters for gap closing or escaping.
Created on 11/28/2025
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