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Yasuo vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Mel

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yasuo is a melee skirmisher who relies on minion waves for mobility and short trades with Q and E.
Pressure Mel early to deny her ranged poke and prevent her from comfortably marking you for R.

Trading pattern

Stack Q and dash through minions to engage short trades before Mel can react.
Use W to block Mel Q poke and key projectiles but be cautious when W is down.
Punish Mel when Mel W is on cooldown by committing with knockup threat for R follow-up.

Danger windows

Mel is dangerous when W is available to reflect your Q and E engages.
Avoid extended trades if Mel lands E root, as it sets up her poke and R damage.
When your W or passive shield is down, you are vulnerable to Mel's poke and root combo.

Early game

Reach level 2 quickly to unlock Q and E for mobility and short trades.
Use E on minions to dodge Mel Q poke and position for Q stacks.
Avoid standing still to reduce risk of Mel E root and follow-up damage.

Power spikes

Level 2 with Q plus E mobility is a strong early power spike for Yasuo trades.
Level 6 R is a major spike if you can knock Mel airborne.
Respect Mel's level 6 R spike when she has marks and can finish low-health targets.

Win conditions

Use Q and E to control space and force Mel to waste W defensively.
Look for knockup combos to enable R and punish Mel's low mobility.
Deny Mel safe poke by pressuring the wave and forcing her to miss E roots or W timings.

Tip: For Yasuo vs Mel, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup