Akali vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Akali vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akali into Yasuomedium

Overview

Use early lane priority to deny Yasuo stacking and engaging with .
Leverage Akali's high mobility and burst to snowball side-lane picks and all-ins.
Control wave state to limit Yasuo's dash mobility and force him off the wave.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by poking with and passive autos, then create safe zones with .
Commit with only when Yasuo is out of position and your shroud is active.
Punish Yasuo aggressively when his or passive shield is down by extending trades inside your shroud.

Danger windows

Yasuo is most dangerous when his is available to block your abilities and he can chain tornado knockups into .
Avoid extended trades when your is down to prevent Yasuo punishing you hard.
Limit Yasuo's mobility by controlling wave state to deny him minion targets for dashes.

Early game

Hit level 3 quickly to unlock -- combo for safe trades.
Start trades with poke into passive autos before committing with and .
Avoid extended trades without up to prevent Yasuo punishing you hard.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full combo with --; use it when cooldowns and spacing favor you.
Level 6 opens all-in and roam opportunities; track Yasuo's to avoid blind commits.
First completed AP assassin item increases your burst and trade reliability; pressure Yasuo more confidently after.

Win conditions

Use to create safe windows for extended trades and all-ins, denying Yasuo space to engage.
Control wave state to punish Yasuo’s reliance on minion waves for mobility and reduce his dash opportunities.
Reach level 6 and first AP assassin item to burst Yasuo before he can stack or engage with .

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