Yasuo vs Cassiopeia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Cassiopeia

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yasuo is a mobile skirmisher who needs minion waves to use E for mobility and to control space against Cassiopeia.
Pressure Cassiopeia early to deny her sustained DPS and prevent her from establishing extended trades on her terms.

Trading pattern

Stack Q and dash through minions with E to close distance and create knockup opportunities.
Use W to block Cassiopeia W to preserve your mobility and avoid being grounded.
Engage only when Cassiopeia's W is down or after she misses Cassiopeia Q to limit her damage potential.

Danger windows

When your W is down, you lose a key tool to block Cassiopeia's W and Q, making you vulnerable.
Avoid fighting when Cassiopeia's R is available and you are forced to face her during an all-in.
Be cautious if you lack minion targets for E, as your mobility and escape options are severely limited.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike to start short trades with Q and E to dodge Cassiopeia's skillshots.
Avoid extended fights early to reduce exposure to Cassiopeia's repeated E damage and W ground.
Prioritize wave control to maintain minions for E mobility and to punish Cassiopeia when she misses Q poison.

Power spikes

Yasuo's level 2 with Q plus E mobility enables aggressive short trades.
Yasuo's level 6 R becomes a strong all-in if you can knock Cassiopeia airborne.
Respect Cassiopeia's level 6 R which punishes enemies facing her during commits.

Win conditions

Use Q and E to control space and force Cassiopeia into unfavorable short trades.
Punish Cassiopeia when her W or Q is on cooldown by committing with knockup and R.
Deny Cassiopeia extended fights by resetting trades quickly and maintaining wave pressure to limit her sustained damage.