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Yasuo vs Mordekaiser

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (E) to maintain mobility and control space near minions, denying Mordekaiser extended trades inside his passive range.
Prioritize snowballing through wave-based trades and skirmishes to prevent Mordekaiser from establishing slow, sustained fights.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) and dash through minions to create knockup setups for (R) all-ins, respecting (E) pull cooldown.
Use (W) to block (Q) and mitigate damage during trades.
Punish Mordekaiser when his (W) shield is down or (E) misses by stepping forward for short trades or wave pressure.

Danger windows

Respect (E) pull cooldown; avoid extended trades when it is available.
Be cautious when (R) is up and he can isolate you; save mobility and (W) for this window.
Vulnerable when your (W) and passive shield are down; avoid overextending or forced trades in these moments.

Early game

Push or maintain wave near your side to ensure (E) mobility and avoid (E) pull.
At level 2, use unlocked (Q)+(E) combos to trade aggressively when (W) shield is down.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 to minimize risk from Mordekaiser's passive and (E) pull setup.

Power spikes

Level 2: Use (Q)+(E) combo to trade hard when cooldowns and wave position allow.
Level 6: Track (R) availability and only commit to all-ins with knockup access to avoid getting isolated in Mordekaiser's realm.
First item spike: Increase pressure on wave and trades, forcing Mordekaiser to respect your damage output.

Win conditions

Use minion waves to maximize (E) mobility and create knockup setups for (R) to win all-ins.
Deny Mordekaiser extended trades by pressuring before his passive and (W) shield become effective.
Snowball lane advantage through wave control and skirmishes to prevent Mordekaiser from reaching his sustained damage power spikes.