Warwick vs Yasuo TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Warwick vs Yasuo

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Warwick should use his strong early dueling and sustain to pressure Yasuo and deny him a calm scaling lane.
Focus on extended melee trades where Warwick's healing and fear can outlast Yasuo's burst and mobility.
This is a snowball matchup where Warwick aims to dominate early and punish Yasuo's reliance on minion waves for mobility.

Trading pattern

Engage in extended melee trades, holding (E) to fear Yasuo's burst and using (Q) to heal through damage.
Use (R) to suppress Yasuo after baiting his movement or when he is low to lock down kills.
Punish Yasuo's cooldowns by stepping forward when his (W) shield is down and minion waves are sparse to limit his mobility.

Danger windows

Beware Yasuo's level 2 (Q)+(E) combo when he can quickly dash and knock up for follow-up damage.
Respect (R) after airborne knockups; avoid overcommitting when his ultimate is available.
Avoid engaging when your (E) is down, as Yasuo's burst and mobility become more threatening.

Early game

Take advantage of Warwick's level 3 full kit to force extended trades, using (E) to absorb Yasuo's burst and (Q) to sustain.
Deny Yasuo the minion wave control he needs for safe (E) mobility by controlling wave state and spacing.
Avoid fighting Yasuo when his (W) shield is up and his (Q)+(E) combo is available to prevent getting out-traded early.

Power spikes

At level 3, Warwick gains full sustain and fear tools; use this to force extended fights and outlast Yasuo.
At level 6, use (R) to initiate picks or all-ins from range; bait Yasuo's mobility before committing.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 (Q)+(E) combo and first item spike by avoiding trades when these are up and spacing is unfavorable.

Win conditions

Use Warwick's sustain and fear to win extended trades and force Yasuo out of lane control.
Track Yasuo's health with (W) and punish low-health retreats with (R) suppression to secure kills.
Deny Yasuo minion wave setups to limit his (E) mobility and (W) shield uptime, forcing unfavorable trades and snowballing lane dominance.