Ryze vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Yasuo

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Ryze is a scaling mage with medium lane pressure who must manage mana and cooldowns to safely farm and trade.
Avoid giving Yasuo free all-in windows by controlling wave state and respecting his mobility and knockup threat.

Trading pattern

Use E to mark Yasuo and follow with Q for controlled poke, saving W to root him if he dashes in.
Avoid trading when Yasuo W (Yasuo W) is up, as it blocks many of your projectiles.
Punish Yasuo's inability to dash without minions by controlling wave position and holding W for lockdown.

Danger windows

Yasuo is most dangerous when his Yasuo W (Yasuo W) and passive shield are up, enabling him to block your spells and engage safely.
Be cautious when Yasuo's knockup combo (second Yasuo Q tornado plus Yasuo R) is available; avoid being airborne.
Yasuo loses mobility and dodge options when Yasuo W is down or minion waves are absent; create these windows to trade safely.

Early game

Focus on safe farming and using E and Q for poke without overextending into Yasuo's dash range.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 power spike with Q plus E mobility; avoid extended trades before your first item.
Hold W to punish Yasuo when he commits or tries to dash aggressively through minions.

Power spikes

Respect Yasuo's level 2 Q plus E mobility spike and level 6 R if he can knock you up.
Ryze's major power spikes are his first mana/AP item and level 6 R for map plays, which enhance sustained damage and roaming.
Ryze scales better with items and mana, so prioritize safe farming until these spikes.

Win conditions

Scale safely by farming and using E and Q rotations to poke without losing health.
Use W to root Yasuo when he commits, then follow up with Q for damage and to disrupt his mobility.
Push waves to deny Yasuo minion mobility and use R to create map pressure or assist side lanes once you hit level 6.