Yasuo vs Renekton MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Renekton

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Yasuo must manage wave control tightly to maintain (E) mobility and avoid giving Renekton easy burst trades.
This is a snowball matchup where Yasuo pressures Renekton's early lane dominance to deny his scaling and take over mid.
Yasuo should avoid extended trades without (W) shield and minion mobility, respecting Renekton's empowered (W) stun threat.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) and dash through minions with (E) to poke and reposition, committing only when you can knock up for (R).
Use (W) to block Renekton's empowered (W) stun or (Q) damage during trades.
Punish Renekton after he uses both (E) dashes forward by stepping up for short trades or wave pressure.

Danger windows

Respect Renekton's high fury empowered (W) stun and burst trades; avoid extended fights when these are available.
Beware when Renekton has both (E) dashes ready, as he can engage and disengage quickly.
Yasuo is vulnerable when (W) shield and passive flow shield are down; avoid trading or all-ins during these windows.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike to trade aggressively with (Q) and (E) when Renekton's fury or (E) dashes are down.
Avoid fighting when Renekton has high fury and empowered (W) ready; instead, focus on wave control to maintain safe spacing.
Keep minion waves close for (E) dashes and to prevent Renekton from easily stacking fury for trades.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlock of (Q) plus (E) grants Yasuo a strong trade combo; use it when minions and cooldowns favor you.
Level 6 (R) enables Yasuo to convert knockups into kills; track ultimate availability for decisive all-ins or roams.
First completed item boosts Yasuo's damage and trade reliability; increase pressure and punish Renekton's cooldowns more confidently.

Win conditions

Snowball lane priority by using (Q) and (E) mobility to control space and deny Renekton fury stacking.
Use knockups to enable (R) all-ins after chipping Renekton with short trades and wave control.
Pressure side lanes or roam after successful all-ins or when (R) is available to extend lead beyond mid lane.