Vladimir vs Yasuo TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Yasuo

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Vladimir aims to survive Yasuo's early aggression by using (Q) for sustain and avoid giving Yasuo easy all-in windows.
Prioritize a low-pressure lane state to safely scale into mid and late game teamfights where (R) and empowered (Q) shine.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts around empowered (Q) and only commit when (W) is available to avoid Yasuo's follow-up damage.
Punish Yasuo's cooldowns on (W) by stepping forward for trades or wave pressure before he regains his defensive tool.
Avoid extended fights without (W) ready, as Yasuo can punish your approach with mobility and knockups.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) and passive shield are up, as he can dodge or block your key abilities.
Avoid all-ins when your (W) is down since you lose your main defensive tool against Yasuo's mobility and knockups.
Respect Yasuo's level 6 (R) follow-up on airborne targets; hold (W) to deny his ultimate engage.

Early game

Avoid fighting early waves aggressively since Yasuo gains early agency at level 2 with (Q)+(E) mobility combo.
Use (Q) trades only when empowered and save (W) to negate Yasuo's key engage or (Q) tornado knockup.
Keep the wave in a manageable state to deny Yasuo easy dashes and knockup setups.

Power spikes

Respect Yasuo's level 2 (Q)+(E) mobility combo and avoid giving him spacing to engage cleanly.
Use level 6 (R) window for verified all-ins or teamfight impact, tracking Yasuo's ultimate availability.
After first completed AP item, increase pressure and trade confidence while tracking Yasuo's key cooldowns.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using (Q) sustain and avoid forced (W) usage, then scale into mid/late game with strong teamfight burst from (R).
Exploit Yasuo's reliance on minion waves for mobility by controlling wave states and punishing cooldowns.
Use empowered (Q) trades and (R) in grouped fights to maximize burst damage and secure kills or objectives.