Yasuo vs Twisted Fate MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Twisted Fate

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yasuo is a melee skirmisher who needs minion waves for mobility and short trades against Twisted Fate's poke and Gold Card threat.
Pressure the wave moderately to deny Twisted Fate safe Gold Card setups and prevent his roaming impact.

Trading pattern

Stack Q and dash through minions with E to engage short trades, committing only when W is available to block Twisted Fate Q.
Punish Twisted Fate when Gold Card is on cooldown or he misuses W, as he loses his main pick and safety tool.
Avoid trading when W is down or minion waves are unfavorable for mobility.

Danger windows

When W is down, Yasuo is vulnerable to Twisted Fate's poke and Gold Card stun.
Be cautious if Twisted Fate has wave priority and R available to roam, as side lanes may be punished.
Avoid extended trades without minion wave access for E mobility, as Yasuo becomes an easy target.

Early game

Reach level 2 quickly to unlock Q and E for mobility and short trades before Twisted Fate can safely poke.
Use W to block key projectiles but respect Twisted Fate's Gold Card range to avoid stuns.
Avoid extended duels before level 6 when Twisted Fate can punish with Gold Card and poke.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 2 for Q+E mobility and level 6 for R after knockup.
Respect Twisted Fate's level 6 Twisted Fate R for map pressure and potential roams.
First completed item spike increases Yasuo's damage and survivability in trades.

Win conditions

Use Q and E to control space and force short trades near minions, denying Twisted Fate safe Gold Card setups.
Punish Twisted Fate's cooldowns on W and Gold Card to engage all-ins or force him out of lane.
Pressure the wave to prevent Twisted Fate's roaming and capitalize on knockup combos for R all-ins.