Akshan vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akshan vs Yasuo

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Akshan is a ranged marksman with high early lane pressure aiming to bully Yasuo and punish his melee range.
Focus on denying Yasuo's mobility and knockup setups by controlling wave and spacing to prevent him from using (E) freely.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts with (Q) and autos, then reposition using (E) to avoid Yasuo's knockup and follow-up.
Respect (W) cooldown; when it's down, your (Q) and (E) trades become safer.
Avoid extended trades when Yasuo has minions to dash through, as he gains mobility and can punish mistakes.

Danger windows

After missing or being interrupted on (E) engage, Yasuo can punish hard with (Q) and (R).
Avoid extended trades when (R) is available and knockup threat is active.
Yasuo is most dangerous when (W) is up; respect this window by spacing carefully.

Early game

Use (Q) and autos to pressure Yasuo early and force him to play cautiously before level 6.
Avoid using (E) aggressively unless sure to hit, as missing it leaves you vulnerable to Yasuo's counter-engage.
Keep wave control to limit Yasuo's ability to dash through minions with (E).

Power spikes

Use level 2 power spike with (Q)+(E) or (W) to start trades when cooldowns and spacing favor you.
Track Yasuo's level 2 and level 6 spikes to avoid his all-in with (Q)+(E) and (R) knockup combo.
After first completed AD item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while respecting Yasuo's counters.

Win conditions

Use (E) to punish Yasuo's overextensions and create roam opportunities to snowball.
Deny Yasuo minion wave control to limit his (E) mobility and knockup setups.
Push lane and pressure Yasuo before level 6 to prevent safe all-in windows with (R).