Yasuo Mid Lane Guide: Champion Counters & Video Tutorial

Yasuo Mid Lane Guide: Champion Counters & Video Tutorial

By Marcus Chen

March 20, 2025 at 04:13 AM

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

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:

  1. 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
  1. Ultimate Usage
  • Don't engage on every knock-up opportunity
  • Assess team fight situations before committing
  • Wait for optimal moments to maximize impact
  1. 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.

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