Best Yone Mid Lane Counters Guide & Tips
Laning Against Yone
Yone has significant mobility but becomes vulnerable when his Spirit Unbound (E) is on cooldown. Once he returns to his body, seize this opportunity to trade and harass him effectively.
Keep your distance and avoid pursuing Yone when he uses Spirit Unbound (E), as he will always return to his starting position.
Ranged champions can effectively counter Yone by maintaining distance while consistently poking him down.
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Counter Strategy
Team Fight Tactics:
- Maintain spread positioning to prevent multi-target Ultimate (R)
- Avoid enclosed spaces like jungle paths and objective pits
- Don't chase Yone when he retreats with Spirit Unbound (E)
Strong Counter Picks:
- Annie - Strong CC and burst damage
- Pantheon - Early game dominance and point-click CC
- Kayle - Scales well and can kite effectively
- Vex - Anti-mobility kit counters Yone's dashes
- Cassiopeia - Ground effect prevents dash abilities
Power Spike Windows:
- Level 6: Ultimate unlocked, increased kill pressure
- 100% Critical Strike: Major damage increase (Note: Passive doubles crit chance)
- Late Game: Becomes team fight threat with proper Ultimate engagement
Additional Tips:
- Prioritize early armor items
- Save CC for when he engages
- Track his E cooldown (22-14 seconds)
- Respect his Level 2 all-in potential