Gnar vs Yasuo TOP Matchup Guide

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Gnar into Yasuomedium

Overview

Use mini form's ranged poke and kite with to deny Yasuo safe all-ins.
Manage Rage to transform into mega form for impactful crowd control near terrain.
Deny Yasuo wave control to limit his mobility and punish cooldowns.

Trade in mini form using to slow and poke, then kite back with .
Step forward to punish Yasuo when his is on cooldown.
Commit to trades only when Rage is near mega form to convert into durable crowd control.

Yasuo is most dangerous when his and passive shield are up; avoid extended trades.
Mini form without is vulnerable to Yasuo's all-ins; respect this cooldown.
Avoid fighting aggressively once mega form expires and you lose hard crowd control.

Level 6 mega form spike lets you engage with wall stuns near terrain.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 plus combo by avoiding trades without .
Yasuo's first item spike improves his trades; use mega form CC to punish mistakes.

Use mini form poke and to control spacing and build Rage safely.
Time mega form to engage near terrain for impactful stuns and follow-up CC.
Deny Yasuo wave control to limit his mobility and punish his cooldowns to dominate lane.

Tactical tip

For Gnar vs Yasuo, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.

Updated Jul 4, 2026