Yone vs Vel'Koz

Yone
You
VS
Vel'Koz

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6: You lose trades due to Vel'Koz's superior range and poke damage, but can potentially all-in at level 2-3 if you land E through minions.
  • Post-6: You win all-ins if you can engage with E or R, as your burst combo outdamages his full rotation.
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How to Trade

  • Look for E engages through minions when Vel'Koz uses Q on the wave, then follow with Q3-W-AA-Q combo.
  • Avoid extended trades in his minion wave where he can land easy W-E combos on your predictable dash back.

Wave Control

  • Push early levels to hit 2-3 first for kill pressure, then look to freeze near your tower to force him forward for CS.
  • After 6, maintain slow pushes to build minion advantages before diving with R.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't E directly at Vel'Koz when his E is available, as the knockup into full combo will chunk you heavily.
  • Avoid fighting in river or jungle without minions, as you lose the ability to gap close through creeps with E.
Created on 02/19/2026
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