Garen vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Garen vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Garen into Yasuomedium

Overview

Use short trades with silence and spin to chip Yasuo before level 6.
Deny Yasuo free farm by punishing his reliance on minions for mobility.
Focus on reaching level 6 and item breakpoints to convert chip damage into kills with .

Trading pattern

Start trades with to silence Yasuo, follow with , then disengage to recover passive health.
Punish Yasuo when his is down to land more damage and force him off the wave.
Do not chase after trades; reset spacing and wait for another cooldown window.

Danger windows

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

Early game

Hold the wave near your side to limit Yasuo's dash targets.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 to prevent Yasuo's knockup combo from punishing you.
Punish Yasuo's positioning when he lacks minions to dash through for mobility.

Power spikes

At level 6, use execute to finish Yasuo after chipping him down.
After your first defensive or bruiser item, repeat controlled trades to absorb Yasuo's burst damage.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 + combo for mobility and knockup potential.

Win conditions

Use cooldown windows to land silence and short trades, then back off to recover health.
Deny Yasuo free farm by forcing him off the wave and punishing his minion-dependent mobility.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to convert chip damage into kills with and transition into side-lane durability.

Tactical tip

For Garen vs Yasuo, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.