Yasuo vs Aatrox TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Aatrox

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yasuo must use his superior mobility and knockup combo to control trades and deny Aatrox's sustained fighting style.
Pressure Aatrox early to prevent him from setting up his (Q) sweet spots and extended trades that rely on healing and resets.
This is a snowball matchup where Yasuo aims to leverage wave control and all-in windows to dominate before Aatrox's sustain peaks.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) and dash through minions to safely approach and threaten knockups for (R) follow-ups.
Use (W) to block key projectiles but respect that it doesn't block all of Aatrox's damage; disengage if (W) is down.
Punish Aatrox after he misses (Q1) or when (E) is on cooldown by stepping forward for short trades or wave pressure.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) sweet spots chained with (E) repositioning, which can quickly turn trades against you.
Avoid extended fights when (R) is active due to his healing amplification and reset threat.
Be cautious when your (W) and passive shield are down, as you lose key defensive tools and become vulnerable to Aatrox's poke and pull.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike by combining (Q) and (E) to engage quick trades before Aatrox can react.
Maintain wave presence to ensure (E) mobility is available for repositioning and dodging (Q) sweet spots.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 to minimize Aatrox's healing advantage and reset potential.

Power spikes

At level 2, use (Q) plus (E) combo aggressively when minions and cooldowns allow to force favorable trades.
At level 6, track (R) availability and only commit to all-ins with confirmed knockups to maximize kill potential.
After completing your first item, increase pressure on waves and trades, forcing Aatrox to play reactively and punishing missed cooldowns.

Win conditions

Use wave control to maintain minion presence for (E) mobility and create knockup opportunities for (R) all-ins.
Deny Aatrox the space to land (Q) sweet spots by aggressive spacing and punishing cooldowns.
Snowball lane advantage by forcing short trades and leveraging your superior mobility to avoid extended fights where Aatrox heals up.