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Yasuo vs Heimerdinger

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

This is a snowball matchup where Yasuo must pressure Heimerdinger's turret zones to deny his control and scaling.
Yasuo should leverage medium early agency to contest wave control and avoid giving Heimerdinger a safe setup.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) and dash through minions to engage short trades, committing only when knockup threat is real.
Use (W) to block key poke projectiles but respect that it doesn't block all turret damage.
Punish Heimerdinger when his turrets are cleared or (E) is on cooldown by all-inning with mobility and knockup combos.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Heimerdinger has multiple turrets active combined with (E) stun ready, as this zone punishes melee approaches.
Avoid extended trades when (W) and Yasuo's passive shield are down, as mobility and defense are reduced.
Watch for (R) upgraded ability usage which enhances burst or control, increasing all-in threat.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike to trade aggressively with (Q) and (E) when minions allow mobility and Heimerdinger's turrets are not fully set.
Avoid walking into turret zones without (W) ready to block poke and be cautious of (E) stun setups.
Prioritize controlling wave state to prevent Heimerdinger from establishing turret zones safely.

Power spikes

Exploit level 2 (Q)+(E) combo for strong early trades when cooldowns and wave state favor Yasuo.
Respect Heimerdinger's level 3 full turret and ability combo which increases his zone control and burst potential.
Use level 6 (R) to secure kills or force defensive plays after knockups, tracking its availability carefully.

Win conditions

Deny Heimerdinger's turret setups by clearing turrets and forcing trades outside his zone.
Use Yasuo's mobility and knockup combos to engage all-ins when (W) and minion wave allow safe approach.
Snowball early kills and pressure to prevent Heimerdinger from scaling and controlling the lane with turrets.