Yasuo vs Akali MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Akali

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yasuo is a medium lane pressure skirmisher who needs minion waves to use Q and E for mobility and trades.
Akali has high early agency and lane pressure, so Yasuo must manage wave control to avoid giving her safe all-in windows with Akali W.

Trading pattern

Stack Q and dash through minions to engage trades, using W to block Akali Q poke when possible.
Punish Akali when her W is down by stepping forward for short trades or wave pressure.
Avoid committing when Akali has W active or her E recast is available, as she can safely extend trades.

Danger windows

Yasuo is most vulnerable when W is down and without minion waves for E mobility.
Akali's W creates a safe window for her to all-in; avoid fighting inside her shroud.
Akali's E recast is a major commit point; respect its availability to avoid burst trades.

Early game

Use level 2 Q plus E to trade short bursts and control space before Akali reaches level 3 power spike.
Avoid extended trades when Akali uses W, as she gains stealth and safety.
Keep the wave on your side to maintain E mobility and avoid being vulnerable to Akali's poke and burst.

Power spikes

Yasuo's major spikes are level 2 with Q and E access, level 6 R if knockup is available, and first completed item.
Akali's major spikes are level 3 unlock of Q-W-E combo with W safety and level 6 R all-in potential.
Respect Akali's level 3 power spike by avoiding extended trades and her level 6 by playing around knockup and R timing.

Win conditions

Use Q and E to create mobility and control space, forcing Akali out of her shroud or punishing its downtime.
Deny Akali calm scaling by maintaining wave control and punishing when her W is down.
Look for knockup opportunities to enable R all-ins after level 6, capitalizing on Yasuo's burst and mobility.