Yasuo vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Yasuo vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Read Overview → Trading Pattern → Danger Windows first for the fastest Mid lane plan.

Yasuo into Lockemedium

Overview

Use and to control space and fight near minions for mobility.
Deny Locke's setup by contesting minion waves to limit his mark stacks.
Your goal is to exploit Locke's health cost on by forcing extended trades when it's active.

Trading pattern

Stack and dash through minions with to engage trades before Locke can mark you.
Use to block Locke's nails and reduce his poke damage.
Avoid trading when is down or minion waves are too small for mobility.

Danger windows

Respect Locke's slow and mark stacks before engaging to avoid extended trades.
Avoid fighting when Locke's is active, as his health drain can punish missed trades.
Be cautious when Locke's is available for gap closing and resets after takedowns.

Early game

Hit level 2 first to unlock and combo for strong short trades.
Thin the wave early to maintain minions for dashes and avoid overextending.
Punish Locke if he uses aggressively without securing a takedown to limit his resets.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your and combo; use it to force trades and pressure Locke.
Level 6 grants ; look for knockup setups to all-in or force Locke off the wave.
First completed item increases your damage and trade reliability; pressure waves and trades more confidently then.

Win conditions

Use and to maintain mobility and punish Locke's cooldowns.
Crash waves before roaming or all-ins to deny Locke free resets and force him to farm under pressure.
Track Locke's and look for knockup combos to secure kills or force him out of lane.

Tactical tip

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