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Yasuo vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Irelia

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yasuo is a mobile skirmisher who needs minion waves to maintain E mobility and control trades.
Irelia has higher early agency and lane pressure; Yasuo must avoid giving her extended all-in windows by managing wave state carefully.

Trading pattern

Stack Q and use E to dash through minions for mobility and short trades, avoiding Irelia's E stun.
Use W to block key projectiles but beware it won't block all of Irelia's damage or crowd control.
Punish Irelia when she misses E or Qs forward without a reset minion by committing with knockup and R.

Danger windows

When Yasuo's W and passive shield are down, he is vulnerable to Irelia's all-in.
Irelia with passive stacks and low-health minions for Q resets can force extended fights.
Avoid fighting when Irelia's E or R marks are active as they enable her stun and engage potential.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike to trade short bursts with Q and E before Irelia stacks passive.
Keep minion waves in positions that allow safe dashes with E to avoid Irelia's E stun setup.
Avoid extended trades when Irelia has passive stacks and reset paths on low-health minions.

Power spikes

Yasuo's level 2 Q plus E mobility enables early short trades.
Yasuo's level 6 R is a major all-in spike if knockup is available.
Respect Irelia's level 2 Q and E access and level 6 R for her extended all-in threat.

Win conditions

Use Q and E to maintain mobility and control space near minions, denying Irelia safe Q resets.
Punish missed Irelia E or overextensions with knockup and R to secure kills or force summoners.
Manage wave state to prevent Irelia from stacking passive and reset paths, reducing her all-in threat.

Tip: For Yasuo vs Irelia, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup