
Yasuo
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
DPS
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.
| 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 |
Stack your Q (Steel Tempest) on minions to get your tornado (3rd Q), then dash through a minion with E to throw the tornado in melee.
Your Wind Wall (W) can block critical ults like Jinx R, Ashe R, or Ezreal R — save it for high-impact spells, not basic poke.
Each E (Sweeping Blade) dash on a target has an individual cooldown — use minions to reposition in fights and dodge skillshots.
Your R (Last Breath) can be activated on any airborne enemy, including from an ally (Malphite R, Alistar Q, etc.). Coordinate in teamfights.
In lane, the passive shield (Way of the Wanderer) charges by moving — move constantly to have it available before trading.
Playing as Yasuo
Tips to maximize your impact
Stack your Q (Steel Tempest) on minions to get your tornado (3rd Q), then dash through a minion with E to throw the tornado in melee.
Your Wind Wall (W) can block critical ults like Jinx R, Ashe R, or Ezreal R — save it for high-impact spells, not basic poke.
Each E (Sweeping Blade) dash on a target has an individual cooldown — use minions to reposition in fights and dodge skillshots.
Your R (Last Breath) can be activated on any airborne enemy, including from an ally (Malphite R, Alistar Q, etc.). Coordinate in teamfights.
In lane, the passive shield (Way of the Wanderer) charges by moving — move constantly to have it available before trading.
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.
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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