Volibear vs Yasuo TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Volibear vs Yasuo

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Volibear's high early lane pressure to deny Yasuo a calm scaling lane and force health leads early.
Manage lane aggression to prevent Yasuo from using minion waves for mobility and short trades, maintaining control of wave state.
This is a snowball matchup where Volibear must leverage early brawls and level 6 dive threat to dominate Yasuo's medium lane pressure.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (Q) to stun and follow with (E) placed in Yasuo's path to slow and shield yourself.
Commit to extended trades only when you can land the second (W) hit to maximize healing and durability.
Avoid trading when (Q) is on cooldown or (E) cannot be positioned effectively, as Yasuo can kite and disengage easily then.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is up, as it can block many of your projectiles and reduce engage options.
Avoid extended trades immediately after using (Q), as your engage reliability drops and Yasuo can retaliate.
Respect Yasuo's level 6 (R) window; hold key defensive abilities and avoid forced fights without follow-up.

Early game

Start trades with (Q) to force contact and follow with (E) to slow and shield, aiming to land a second (W) for healing.
Pressure Yasuo before level 6 by controlling wave state to limit his mobility options and punish when (Q) or (E) misses.
Avoid chasing Yasuo through minions where his (E) mobility is strongest; instead, force trades in open areas where (Q) can connect.

Power spikes

At level 3, use the full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to threaten brawls and punish Yasuo if he mispositions.
At level 6, leverage (R) to dive Yasuo under turret or force him off the wave, capitalizing on your increased durability.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 power spike when he gains (Q) plus (E) mobility; avoid giving him clean all-in windows early.

Win conditions

Snowball early health leads by forcing repeated (W) trades and using (Q) to lock Yasuo down for extended fights.
Use level 6 (R) to execute tower dives or force Yasuo into unfavorable recalls, increasing lane control.
Maintain wave pressure to deny Yasuo minion mobility, limiting his escape and all-in potential while setting up your engages.