Matchup
Build vs Yasuo
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
100%Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
Inspiration
First Strike
Magical Footwear
Triple Tonic
Cosmic Insight
Precision
Coup de Grace
Triumph
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Zed
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