Aatrox vs Yasuo TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aatrox vs Yasuo

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use high lane pressure to force Yasuo into difficult spacing and deny his mobility usage.
Control wave near mid or your side to maximize (Q) sweet spot threat and sustain through extended fights.
This is a snowball matchup where you must leverage repeated (Q) trades and level 6 healing windows to dominate.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q1) sweet spots and use (E) to reposition for follow-up (Q) casts or to retreat safely.
Extend trades only when (W) lands to trap Yasuo or when (R) is active to capitalize on healing and resets.
Punish Yasuo's reliance on minions for (E) mobility by controlling wave state and denying his dash targets.

Danger windows

Yasuo's level 2 (Q)+(E) combo can punish overextended trades; avoid trading when he has minion mobility and cooldowns ready.
Be cautious when (R) is available following his knockup, as he can commit hard for kills.
Avoid extended fights without (E) up, as missing repositioning reduces your ability to land (Q) sweet spots or escape engages.

Early game

Pressure Yasuo early by forcing him to last-hit inside your (Q1) and (Q2) threat zones.
Avoid short trades after missing your first (Q) or when (E) is down to prevent being outmaneuvered.
Hold extended trades around level 4-5 to stack (Q) hits and sustain advantage before Yasuo's level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, activate (R) to increase healing and chase potential; use this window for decisive all-ins.
After your first fighter item, pressure Yasuo with reliable (Q) trades and durability.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 combo power spike; avoid giving him clean spacing or minion waves to engage safely.

Win conditions

Control wave position to force Yasuo into your (Q) range and deny his (E) mobility targets.
Use (R) windows to convert trades into kills or force Yasuo recalls, snowballing lane dominance.
Sustain through extended fights and pressure side lanes to leverage your juggernaut strength and deny Yasuo scaling.