Garen vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Garen vs Yasuo

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

This mid lane matchup is a medium agency duel where Garen must manage short trades and health recovery to outlast Yasuo's mobility and poke.
Focus on denying Yasuo free farm by punishing his cooldowns and wave positioning, as Yasuo relies on minions for mobility and extended trades.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to silence Yasuo, follow with (E) spin damage, then back off to recover passive health before he can extend trades.
Punish Yasuo when his (W) is down to land more damage and force him off the wave.
Do not chase after (Q) trades; reset spacing and wait for another cooldown to trade again.

Danger windows

Yasuo's all-in threat peaks when his (W) is available to block your abilities and (Q)+(E) mobility combo is ready.
Be cautious after using (Q) as your engage tools are on cooldown and Yasuo can retaliate with his mobility.
Avoid low-health states before level 6 where Yasuo's knockup and ultimate can secure kills.

Early game

Hold a stable wave near your side and look for short (Q)+(E) trades when Yasuo mispositions without minions to dash through.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 power spike when he gains (Q)+(E) mobility and avoid giving him clean trade windows.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 where Yasuo's knockup combo can punish you.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) execute to finish Yasuo after chipping him down with short trades.
After your first defensive or bruiser item, repeat controlled trades to absorb Yasuo's burst and maintain lane presence.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 (Q)+(E) combo for mobility and knockup potential; avoid extended trades during this window.

Win conditions

Use cooldown windows to land (Q) silence and short (E) trades, then back off to recover health and build execute pressure.
Deny Yasuo free farm by punishing his attempts to use minions for mobility and forcing him off the wave.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to convert chip damage into kills with (R) and transition into durable side-lane pressure.