Matchup
Skill matchup
Build vs Yasuo
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
66%
31%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Precision
Conqueror
Presence of Mind
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
Resolve
Unflinching
Second Wind
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Sylas
YasuoYasuo's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Yasuo's Critical Strike Chance is increased. Additionally, Yasuo builds toward a shield whenever he is moving. The shield triggers when he takes damage from a champion or monster.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4s | 25s | 0.5s | – |
| 6 | 4s | 25s | 0.5s | 1m10 |
| 9 | 4s | 23s | 0.5s | 1m10 |
| 11 | 4s | 21s | 0.5s | 50s |
| 16 | 4s | 17s | 0.3s | 30s |
| 18 | 4s | 17s | 0.1s | 30s |
Playing against Yasuo
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Attack him when his passive shield is already consumed — a single auto-attack or minor spell is enough to pop it before the real trade.
His Wind Wall has a very long cooldown (30-18s) — once used, that's your window to harass with projectiles.
Avoid standing in line with your minions: Yasuo dashes through them to gap-close. Position to the side.
Ground CC (root, targeted stun) is very effective since he can't block them with Wind Wall.
Respect his 2-item power spike (Kraken + IE) — his DPS doubles thanks to 100% passive crit chance.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026