Yasuo vs Neeko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Neeko

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yasuo is a melee skirmisher who needs minion waves for mobility and wants to pressure Neeko to deny her poke and disguise setups.
Control the wave to avoid giving Neeko safe angles for Neeko E and disguise plays, maintaining medium lane pressure.

Trading pattern

Stack Q and dash through minions to engage short trades, using W to block Neeko Q poke and Neeko R burst.
Punish Neeko when her Neeko R is down or after she wastes Neeko E root.
Avoid trading when W is down or without minions to dash through, as mobility is limited.

Danger windows

Neeko Neeko E root through minions followed by Neeko R knockup and burst is a lethal all-in window.
Yasuo is vulnerable when W is down and passive shield is depleted; avoid trades during these times.
Be cautious when minion waves are not available for E mobility, as Yasuo cannot dodge effectively.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike with Q plus E mobility to trade aggressively before Neeko hits 6.
Avoid extended trades when Neeko's Neeko E root is up; punish if she misses Neeko E.
Keep minion waves close to maintain E mobility and avoid being rooted or burst by Neeko's combo.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 2 with Q+E for trades, Level 6 R if knockup is available, and first completed item.
Respect Neeko's Level 6 Neeko R for all-in threat and burst potential.
Neeko's first AP item spike increases her burst damage, so play cautiously around it.

Win conditions

Use Q and E to control space and create mobility for short trades and knockup setups.
Deny Neeko safe angles for Neeko E and punish missed roots to reduce her all-in threat.
Capitalize on Neeko R cooldown windows to force fights or pressure the wave for lane dominance.