Yasuo vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Back to matchup selector

Champion

Opponent

RoleGenerate matchup

Yasuo

VS

Mid

Vladimir

Yasuo vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yasuo is a medium-pressure skirmisher who needs minion waves for mobility and to control space against Vladimir's low early agency and scaling focus.
Deny Vladimir a calm, safe farming lane by using Q and E to pressure and force his W early, limiting his sustain and untargetability windows.

Trading pattern

Stack Q and dash through minions with E to engage short trades, aiming to bait out Vladimir W.
Punish the long cooldown after Vladimir uses W by committing to trades with knockup threat.
Use W to block Vladimir Q projectiles but respect that it doesn't block Vladimir E or R damage.

Danger windows

Avoid all-ins when Vladimir's empowered Vladimir Q is ready and W is available to negate your damage.
Respect Vladimir R window for burst and teamfight threat, especially if he can reach you or your team.
Be cautious when your W and passive shield are down, as you become vulnerable to Vladimir's poke and burst.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike with Q plus E to trade aggressively before Vladimir can safely use empowered Vladimir Q.
Keep the wave on your side to maintain mobility and punish Vladimir when he uses Vladimir W for defense.
Avoid extended trades when Vladimir's empowered Vladimir Q is ready and W is available to mitigate damage.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 2 access to Q plus E mobility; Level 6 R if knockup is available; First completed item.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 Vladimir R R burst and empowered Vladimir Q short trade threat.
Punish Vladimir before his first completed AP item and when Vladimir W is on cooldown.

Win conditions

Use Q and E to control space and force Vladimir to use W defensively, then punish the cooldown.
Deny Vladimir a passive lane by applying pressure early and preventing calm farming.
Look for knockup combos to enable R all-ins after level 6 to capitalize on Vladimir's lower mobility and cooldowns.