Gnar vs Yasuo TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gnar vs Yasuo

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using mini form's ranged poke and kiting to deny Yasuo safe all-ins.
Manage Rage carefully to time mega form for impactful crowd control near terrain and objective fights.

Trading pattern

Trade primarily in mini form using (Q) to slow and poke, then kite back with (E) to avoid Yasuo's engage.
Punish (W) cooldown windows by stepping forward for short trades when his (W) is down.
Commit to trades only when Rage is near mega form to convert into durable crowd control and follow-up.

Danger windows

Yasuo is most dangerous when his (W) and passive shield are up; avoid extended trades during this time.
Mini form without (E) is vulnerable to Yasuo's all-ins; respect this cooldown to prevent being locked down.
Mega form expiring leaves you without hard CC; avoid fighting aggressively once it fades.

Early game

Use mini (Q) and (W) to chip Yasuo while keeping (E) available to escape his early level 2 combo.
Avoid extended trades when (E) is down to prevent Yasuo's mobility from punishing you.
Keep the wave in a state that denies Yasuo easy (E) dashes through minions for mobility.

Power spikes

Level 6 mega form (R) is your major spike; prepare Rage before fights and look for wall angles to maximize crowd control.
Yasuo's level 2 combo with (Q) plus (E) mobility is a threat; respect it by avoiding trades without (E) up.
Yasuo's first item spike increases his trade reliability; play more cautiously and use mega form CC to punish mistakes.

Win conditions

Use mini form's ranged poke and (E) to control spacing and build Rage safely.
Time mega form to engage near terrain for impactful (R) stuns and follow-up crowd control.
Deny Yasuo wave control to limit his (E) mobility and punish cooldowns like (W) and (E) to secure lane dominance.