Yasuo vs K'Sante TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs K'Sante

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yasuo aims to pressure K'Sante early to deny his controlled scaling lane and force mistakes.
Use your mobility and wave control to avoid giving K'Sante terrain angles that empower his (R) isolation threat.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) and use (E) to dash through minions for mobility and space control, committing only after landing knockup.
Punish (W) cooldown by stepping forward for trades when his displacement and damage reduction are down.
Avoid trading when lacking minion waves to dash or when your (W) and shield are down to reduce vulnerability.

Danger windows

Respect K'Sante's (Q3) knockback and (W) displacement when they are available, as they can interrupt your combos and reposition you.
Be cautious when (R) is ready, especially near terrain, as he can isolate and duel you effectively.
Avoid engaging without your (W) shield and when lacking minion waves for (E) mobility, as you become vulnerable to his crowd control.

Early game

Push and maintain minion waves to enable (E) mobility and short trades starting at level 2.
Avoid extended trades when (W) is down to prevent being punished by K'Sante's displacement.
Use level 2 power spike to contest space and force K'Sante to miss his (Q) stacks.

Power spikes

At level 2, use (Q) plus (E) mobility to establish lane dominance and force K'Sante into defensive play.
At level 6, track (R) availability and only commit to all-ins if you can secure knockup, maximizing your ultimate's impact.
After your first item, increase pressure on waves and trades, forcing K'Sante to respect your damage and mobility.

Win conditions

Use wave control to maintain minions for (E) mobility and force K'Sante into unfavorable trades.
Exploit cooldown windows on (W) and (R) to initiate knockups and follow up with your ultimate for kill pressure.
Deny K'Sante terrain angles to minimize his (R) threat and snowball lane control into side-lane pressure or roams.