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Yone vs Aurora

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling skirmisher who must use (E) + (Q) combos to force trades and avoid giving Aurora free farm.
Pressure the wave to deny Aurora a calm scaling lane and prevent her from setting up picks with her mobility and burst.
This matchup is a snowball vs scale scenario where Yone aims to snowball through extended trades and side-lane pressure.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) to build knockup threat, then use (E) and second (Q) to gap close and snap back safely.
Punish Aurora after she uses (W) invisibility, as she loses her quick escape and becomes vulnerable.
Avoid trading when (E) is on cooldown or if you miss your (Q) knockup, as you lose your main trade control and become vulnerable.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is available, as her burst and mobility spike threaten lethal trades.
Avoid overextending after using (E) as your position is predictable and you become vulnerable to counterattacks.
Watch for ganks during your (E) usage since your snapback limits your escape options temporarily.

Early game

Play around level 3 to unlock your full (Q)-(W)-(E) trade combo and shield to win trades.
Use (E) + (Q) to engage trades with planned snapbacks, avoiding overextension where Aurora can punish.
Avoid committing before level 3 as your early agency is low and (E) slow is easy to dodge.

Power spikes

At level 3, use your full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to force trades with shield and planned exits.
After your first attack speed item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking Aurora's cooldowns.
Respect Aurora's level 6 ultimate window by avoiding blind all-ins and preparing to disengage or counter-engage.

Win conditions

Snowball early by using (E) + (Q) combos to deny Aurora farm and force her into defensive play.
Use side-lane pressure and extended trades post power spikes to leverage your scaling and mobility.
Coordinate teamfight engages with your (R) knockup to disrupt Aurora's flanks and burst attempts.