
Yasuo Counter-Picks & Matchup Guide: Best Bot Lane Counters
Laning Against Yasuo
Keep waves near your tower as Yasuo excels at all-in engagements. Maintain distance from minion waves, as he relies on them for his E dash mobility. Position carefully relative to both Yasuo and his support, especially if they have crowd control abilities. After level 6, positioning becomes even more critical to avoid his all-in potential.

Yasuo from League of Legends
Strategy VS Yasuo
Maintain moderate spacing in team fights to minimize the impact of his Ultimate when multiple knock-ups are present. Fight in open areas rather than confined jungle spaces to reduce his Tornado Q effectiveness. Prioritize crowd control against Yasuo to prevent his ability combos and Ultimate execution.
Key Counter Tips:
- Space out during team fights
- Avoid jungle skirmishes
- Focus CC on Yasuo
- Keep wave management defensive
- Position away from minion waves
Power Spike Awareness
Yasuo reaches significant power spikes at:
- 100% crit chance completion (accelerated by his passive)
- Level 6 Ultimate unlock
- Team compositions with multiple knock-up abilities
Best Counters:
- Kalista
- Nilah
- Samira
- Xayah
- Twitch
- Caitlyn
- Lucian
- Vayne
- Zeri
Weakest matchups occur against champions with strong early game presence and reliable crowd control abilities that can punish his aggressive playstyle.