Lux vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lux vs Yasuo

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Lux is a long-range artillery mage who must control lane with poke and binding threat to deny Yasuo's mobility and all-in potential.
Use high early agency and lane pressure to prevent Yasuo from safely stacking Q and dashing through minions for trades.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E poke and follow up with Q root to chain burst before Yasuo can engage.
Respect Yasuo's Yasuo W cooldown; when it's down, step forward to land skillshots safely.
Punish Yasuo's reliance on minions for mobility by controlling wave state and denying his dash targets.

Danger windows

Yasuo is dangerous when his Yasuo W is up, blocking your key skillshots and enabling his all-ins.
Avoid extended trades if you miss Q, as Yasuo can capitalize on your cooldowns and lack of mobility.
Be cautious when Yasuo has minions nearby for Yasuo E mobility and Yasuo R knockup follow-ups.

Early game

Poke with E to keep Yasuo at bay and set up Q roots to punish his dashes.
Use W to shield yourself against Yasuo's short trades and mitigate damage when he commits.
Avoid reckless Q usage as missing it leaves you vulnerable to Yasuo's mobility and burst.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 6 R for long-range burst and first completed mage item increase damage and kill pressure.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 Q plus E mobility spike and level 6 R if he can knock you airborne.
Use your Q + E + R combo damage to punish Yasuo's cooldown windows and shield downtime.

Win conditions

Win by controlling lane pressure with poke and binding to deny Yasuo safe mobility and all-ins.
Use cooldown windows on Yasuo W and Yasuo passive shield to land your full burst combo.
Reach level 6 and first item spike to maximize burst and zone Yasuo from engaging safely.