K'Sante vs Yone TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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K'Sante vs Yone

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by managing (Q) stacks and using terrain for displacement threats.
Deny Yone's scaling by limiting his ability to safely use (E) + (Q) combos and avoid giving him passive farm.
This is a control vs scaling matchup where K'Sante must leverage his tank form and terrain to isolate and punish.

Trading pattern

Trade only when (Q3) is ready and (W) is available to absorb Yone's burst and interrupt his combos.
Punish Yone immediately after he uses (E) to return, as he is vulnerable and predictable.
Use terrain angles to threaten (R) isolation and force Yone to respect your engage potential.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q3) or (W) are on cooldown, as your engage and peel potential is significantly reduced.
After using (R), you lose durability; avoid extended fights until key cooldowns recover.
Respect (E) knockup and (R) displacement windows as they can quickly turn fights against you.

Early game

Focus on short trades around (Q) stacks and preserve (W) for damage reduction and displacement.
Use (E) shield and dash wisely to avoid getting locked down by (E) knockup.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as (E) + (Q) combo can punish bad positioning.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) only when you can isolate Yone near terrain and win the duel.
After your first tank item, trade more confidently around (Q) stacks and keep (W) for key moments.
Respect Yone's level 3 unlock of (Q)-(W)-(E) combo and his first attack speed item spike by playing cautiously and punishing cooldowns.

Win conditions

Maintain lane control by stacking (Q) and using (W) and (E) to win short trades and deny Yone's combos.
Use (R) to isolate Yone near terrain only when you have a clear advantage to secure kills or force summoners.
Transition into teamfights as a front-line peel and use terrain displacement to protect carries and disrupt enemy engages.