
Yasuo Mid Lane Guide: Champion Counters & Video Tutorial
Yasuo Guide & Tips
Yasuo is a highly mobile melee champion who excels at outplaying opponents through quick movement and well-timed abilities. Here's what you need to know to master him.

Yasuo wielding sword in combat stance
Key Matchups:
Strong Against:
- Tristana (70.6% WR)
- Talon (61.9% WR)
- Swain (61.9% WR)
- Sylas (60.8% WR)
- Ambessa (58.8% WR)
- Lux (58.2% WR)
Weak Against:
- Kayle (31.6% WR)
- Qiyana (33.3% WR)
- Annie (33.3% WR)
- Taliyah (36.8% WR)
- Zoe (37.9% WR)
- Galio (38.8% WR)
Best Synergies:
- Diana (51.9% WR)
- Lee Sin (50.8% WR)
Essential Tips:
- Wave Management
- Use E (Sweeping Blade) through minions strategically
- Always leave at least one minion as an escape route
- Create paths through the wave for mobility
- Ultimate Usage
- Don't engage on every knock-up opportunity
- Assess team fight situations before committing
- Wait for optimal moments to maximize impact
- Windwall (W) Management
- Use conservatively
- Save for crucial abilities
- Keep as protection against ganks and global ultimates
Master these fundamentals and gradually incorporate advanced combos to become a skilled Yasuo player. Practice in normal games before taking him to ranked matches, as his high skill ceiling requires significant mechanical practice.