Yasuo vs Lux MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Lux

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yasuo is a mobile melee skirmisher who needs minion waves for E mobility to pressure Lux and control space.
Yasuo should deny Lux's poke and binding threat by using W to block key projectiles and avoid giving Lux a passive lane.

Trading pattern

Stack Q and dash through minions with E to close distance and threaten knockup for R all-in.
Use W to block Lux Q and R to reduce damage and prevent root, then commit if knockup is possible.
Punish Lux when Lux misses Lux Q by quickly engaging with Q and E for burst damage and pressure.

Danger windows

Yasuo is most vulnerable when W is down and passive shield is depleted, as Lux can land Lux Q root and burst.
Without minion waves, Yasuo loses E mobility and becomes an easy target for Lux's poke and binding.
Avoid extended trades when Lux has Lux R available and Lux Q is off cooldown to prevent lethal burst.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike with Q plus E to engage short trades before Lux can safely poke.
Avoid extended trades when W is down since Yasuo becomes vulnerable to Lux Q root and poke.
Stay near minions to maintain E mobility and avoid Lux's skillshot poke and binding.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 2 with Q plus E mobility, level 6 with R if knockup access exists, and first completed item.
Respect Lux's level 6 spike with Lux R and her first completed mage item for burst potential.

Win conditions

Use Q and E to control space near minions and force Lux into unfavorable trades or missing Lux Q.
Capitalize on Lux's missed Lux Q to all-in with knockup and R for kill pressure.
Deny Lux a calm scaling lane by maintaining lane pressure and punishing her cooldowns to prevent safe poke and burst combos.