Viktor vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Viktor vs Yasuo

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Viktor is a scaling control mage with medium lane pressure who must manage Yasuo's mobility and knockup threat.
Focus on controlling space and denying Yasuo easy all-ins by careful W placement and wave control.

Trading pattern

Trade with E poke and Q shield while holding W for disengage or punishing Yasuo's all-in attempts.
Punish Yasuo when Yasuo W is down by stepping forward with E and Q trades.
Avoid bad trades if W is misplaced or on cooldown, as Yasuo can all-in with Yasuo Q tornado and Yasuo R follow-up.

Danger windows

Viktor is vulnerable when W is down or poorly placed, allowing Yasuo to engage with Yasuo Q tornado knockup and Yasuo R.
Yasuo is dangerous when he has minion waves to dash through and Yasuo W available to block key projectiles.
Avoid extended trades when Yasuo's passive shield is up and Yasuo W is ready.

Early game

Use E poke early to farm safely and chip Yasuo while avoiding his dash combos.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 power spike with Yasuo Q plus Yasuo E mobility for short trades.
Keep wave on your side to limit Yasuo's dash targets and reduce his mobility.

Power spikes

Viktor's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item with ability evolutions.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 Q plus E mobility spike and level 6 Yasuo R if knockup access exists.
Viktor's evolved E can hit twice, increasing poke threat to zone Yasuo.

Win conditions

Scale safely to evolve abilities and complete items to control teamfights and space.
Use W to zone Yasuo and prevent his all-ins, punishing cooldowns of Yasuo W.
Deny Yasuo mobility by controlling minion waves and punishing his lack of dash targets with precise poke and zone control.