Malzahar vs Yasuo TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Yasuo

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use lane control to keep Yasuo under pressure and deny him safe scaling opportunities.
Prioritize pushing waves permanently to enable map presence and limit Yasuo's mobility and all-in potential.

Trading pattern

Push with (E) and Voidlings, then threaten silence (Q) to interrupt (Q) stacks and mobility.
Avoid trading when (W) is up to block your projectiles; punish when it is down.
Use (R) suppression after Yasuo uses his knockup or (W) defensively to secure all-ins or picks.

Danger windows

Yasuo is most dangerous post-level 2 with (Q)+(E) mobility and knockup; avoid overextending without Void Shift.
Respect (R) ultimate lockdown after knockups; hold (R) for defensive or counterplay.
Be cautious when (W) is up as it blocks your key projectiles and limits your trading options.

Early game

Maintain wave pressure with (E) and Voidlings to prevent Yasuo from freely using (E) mobility.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when (Q)+(E) combo is strongest.
Use passive Void Shift shield to block Yasuo's poke and punish cooldowns immediately after (W) is down.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to lock down Yasuo for kills or roams; track his ultimate availability carefully.
After first mana/AP item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while respecting Yasuo's item spikes.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 (Q)+(E) combo power spike by avoiding risky trades before your key cooldowns are ready.

Win conditions

Keep constant wave pressure using (E) and Voidlings to deny Yasuo mobility and scaling.
Use (R) suppression to pick Yasuo off or force defensive resets, enabling objective control.
Leverage your pushed lane state to roam or assist team fights, snowballing your map presence beyond lane.