Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and burst with Q poke and W-E-Q combos, especially strong at level 2 when you get W for guaranteed engage.
- Post-6 the matchup becomes more skill-dependent as Yasuo's R gives him kill pressure, but you still have the advantage in short trades with your empowered abilities.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke when Yasuo goes for CS, then all-in with W-E-Q when he's low or overextends.
- Always try to proc your passive on minions before engaging, and use empowered W to guarantee your combo lands through his mobility.
Wave Control
- Push early levels to establish priority and deny Yasuo his powerspike, but be careful not to overextend past river without vision.
- After level 6, maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower to force Yasuo to overextend for CS, making him vulnerable to your W engage.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your W on Yasuo when he has minions nearby for E mobility, as he can easily escape your combo.
- Avoid extended trades where he can stack his Q tornado and auto you down with his passive shield and lifesteal.
Created on 03/08/2026
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