How to Counter Yone Mid: Best Matchups & Strategy Guide
Laning Against Yone in Mid Lane
Yone's strength lies in his mobility and burst potential, but his abilities have clear counterplay opportunities. Here's how to effectively counter Yone in the mid lane.
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Strong Counters:
- Annie: Strong early game and reliable CC
- Pantheon: High burst and point-click CC
- Kayle: Scales better and can survive early
- Vex: Anti-mobility kit perfect against Yone
- Cassiopeia: Strong poke and grounding effect
Key Laning Strategies:
- Punish Yone after his Spirit Form (E) returns
- Maintain safe distance to avoid his all-in potential
- Harass during his ability cooldowns
- Don't chase when he uses Spirit Form
- As ranged champions, utilize your range advantage
Teamfight Tactics:
- Space out from teammates to prevent multi-target ultimates
- Avoid enclosed areas (jungle, objectives) where his ultimate is most effective
- Focus him during Spirit Form cooldown
- Save CC for when he engages
Power Spike Windows:
- Level 6: Ultimate provides significant kill pressure
- 100% Crit Strike: Major damage increase (note: his passive doubles crit chance)
- Item completions: Shieldbow, Infinity Edge
Important Matchup Tips:
- Ward deep to track roaming attempts
- Build armor early if struggling
- Consider Exhaust as summoner spell
- Freeze wave near tower when possible
- Take short trades rather than extended fights
Master these counter strategies to effectively shut down Yone's aggressive playstyle and prevent his scaling into late game.