Garen vs Yasuo TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Garen vs Yasuo

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Focus on short trades using (Q) silence and (E) spin damage to avoid Yasuo's extended skirmishes.
Manage lane pressure by denying Yasuo stable wave states that enable his mobility and (E) dashes.
This is a mid-scaling matchup where Garen must survive early skirmishes and leverage (R) execute windows.

Trading pattern

Engage with (Q) to silence Yasuo and immediately follow with (E) for burst, then disengage before Yasuo can chain (Q) and (E).
Punish Yasuo when his (W) is down by landing guaranteed (Q) and (E) damage.
Avoid trading when Yasuo’s minion mobility is available to prevent him from repositioning and counter-attacking.

Danger windows

Yasuo is dangerous when his (Q) tornado knockup is ready and (R) ultimate is available for all-ins.
Be cautious when (W) is up, as it blocks many of Garen's projectiles and limits trading windows.
Vulnerable after using (Q) as Garen has limited reach until it resets; avoid extended trades during this cooldown.

Early game

Use early wave control to prevent Yasuo from freely dashing with (E) through minions.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 since Yasuo's mobility and knockup combo can punish Garen.
Prioritize short (Q)+(E) trades and back off to recover passive health before Yasuo can retaliate.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) execute to finish Yasuo when he is low from chip damage.
First bruiser/tank item: Repeat controlled trades to absorb Yasuo's damage and maintain health advantage.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 (Q)+(E) combo for aggressive trades and his level 6 (R) knockup follow-up to avoid lethal all-ins.

Win conditions

Use short (Q)+(E) trades to chip Yasuo and create execute opportunities with (R).
Deny Yasuo stable minion waves to limit his (E) mobility and reduce his trade effectiveness.
Survive early skirmishes and leverage your durability and execute damage to win mid-game side-lane fights.