Yasuo vs Gwen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Gwen

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yasuo must pressure Gwen early to deny her scaling and prevent extended trades inside her mist zone.
Focus on using (Q) and (E) to control space and force Gwen into short trades where she is weaker.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) and dash through minions to engage short trades, avoiding Gwen's mist zone where she gains defensive advantage.
Use (W) to block Gwen's key projectiles and commit only when her (W) is on cooldown.
Punish Gwen's cooldowns on (W) and unstacked (Q) by forcing quick burst trades and wave pressure.

Danger windows

Respect Gwen's extended fight potential when (Q) is stacked and (W) is active, as she can outlast trades.
Avoid fighting inside Gwen's mist zone where she denies outside retaliation and gains defensive stats.
Be cautious after Gwen casts (R), as she gains chase and slow; disengage if knockup or cooldowns are unavailable.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike to trade aggressively with (Q) and (E) when cooldowns and minions allow.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 to minimize Gwen's stacked (Q) and healing advantage.
Keep minion waves on your side to maintain mobility and punish Gwen when (W) is down.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) plus (E) mobility; use this to initiate trades when Gwen is less threatening.
Level 6 (R) becomes available; track (R) and only commit to all-ins when knockup access is certain.
First completed item increases Yasuo's damage and trade reliability; pressure Gwen more confidently post-item.

Win conditions

Use (Q) and (E) to maintain lane control and deny Gwen safe scaling by forcing short trades.
Exploit windows when (W) is down to punish with burst damage and wave pressure.
Leverage level 6 (R) knockup combos for verified all-ins to snowball lane dominance and pressure side lanes.