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Yasuo vs Volibear

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yasuo must use wave-based trades and mobility to control space and prevent Volibear from establishing early melee pressure.
Manage lane pressure to deny Volibear the health leads and dive windows he needs to snowball early.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) and use (E) to dash through minions for short trades, committing only when knockup threat is guaranteed.
Respect (Q) stun and avoid predictable movement to prevent being locked down.
Punish Volibear after he uses (Q) or misses (E) by stepping forward for quick trades before he can heal with second (W).

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun availability as it enables his all-in and extended trades.
Avoid prolonged trades when Volibear can land his second (W) for healing and sustain advantage.
Be cautious post-level 6 when Volibear can dive under turret with (R), especially if low on health or without escape options.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike to trade aggressively with (Q) and (E) when minions allow safe dashes.
Avoid extended trades without (W) shield active to reduce vulnerability to Volibear's stun and healing.
Keep minion waves close to maintain (E) mobility and avoid giving Volibear easy (Q) engage angles.

Power spikes

At level 2, use (Q) plus (E) combo to force trades or all-ins when (Q) is on cooldown.
At level 6, track (R) availability and only commit to all-ins with knockup access to maximize ultimate impact.
After first item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while still respecting Volibear's durability and engage tools.

Win conditions

Use (Q) and (E) to control space around minions and deny Volibear safe melee access early.
Exploit windows when (Q) is on cooldown or (W) shield is down to trade aggressively.
Reach level 6 with knockup access to enable (R) for decisive all-ins, then pressure side lanes or force teamfight impact through picks.