49.6%
Win Rate
Mid Lane · Duelist
Yasuo Mid Counters
Yasuo mid is defined by one core rule: Wind Wall blocks projectiles, not everything. The champions that counter him hardest don't rely on a skillshot to punish him.
8.4%
Pick Rate
11.2%
Ban Rate
Hard
Difficulty
How to Counter Yasuo Mid
Play a champion whose key threat isn't a blockable projectile — suppressions, point-blank melee engages, and true damage all bypass Wind Wall entirely.
Best Champions Against Yasuo Mid
Ranked by win-rate difference, Patch 14.14.
| Champion | Win Rate Diff | Games | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malzahar | +6.7% | 720 | Malefic Visions and his suppression ultimate can't be blocked by Wind Wall. |
| Annie | +4.3% | 640 | Point-blank stun burst punishes his lack of a hard escape. |
| Diana | +4.2% | 580 | Melee ring stun and gap-close aren't stopped by Wind Wall. |
| Ahri | +3% | 690 | Charm and true damage punish his all-in without needing a skillshot. |
| Galio | +2.3% | 510 | Taunt and a magic shield neutralize his burst window. |
Computed by our stats engine from synthetic seed data, not live Riot match results — same aggregation pipeline that will process real match data once available.
Worst Matchups for the Enemy
Champions Yasuo beats hardest in mid lane — don’t expect a counter here.
| Champion | Win Rate Diff | Games | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zed | +2.8% | 980 | Mirrors his skirmish pattern but wins with higher burst uptime. |
| Katarina | +1.9% | 760 | Reset-based burst outpaces his sustained trading pattern. |
Best Lane Counters (GD@15)
Champions with the largest gold lead over Yasuo at the 15-minute mark.
Annie
+258
640 games
Point-blank stun burst punishes his lack of a hard escape.
Malzahar
+198
720 games
Malefic Visions and his suppression ultimate can't be blocked by Wind Wall.
Diana
+180
580 games
Melee ring stun and gap-close aren't stopped by Wind Wall.
Ahri
+150
690 games
Charm and true damage punish his all-in without needing a skillshot.
Galio
+90
510 games
Taunt and a magic shield neutralize his burst window.
How to Play Against Yasuo Mid
Bait Wind Wall out with a low-value spell before committing your real combo. Never approach him in a straight line where a knock-up ultimate can hit multiple allies.
Yasuo Mid Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Wind Wall neutralizes most ranged poke and skillshot engages
- High mobility from Sweeping Blade dash resets
- Devastating knock-up combo into his ultimate in teamfights
Weaknesses
- No hard CC or disengage of his own
- Passive shield only blocks recent, sustained damage
- Loses hard to point-blank or non-projectile pressure
Frequently Asked Questions
What champions counter Yasuo mid?
Malzahar tops the list — his suppression ultimate ignores Wind Wall entirely, which is normally Yasuo's answer to everything ranged.
Why does Annie counter Yasuo?
Her stun is point-blank, not a blockable skillshot, and it comes with enough burst to punish his lack of hard CC.
Who counters Yasuo?
Malzahar, Annie, and Diana lead — all apply pressure that Wind Wall can't block.
Does Wind Wall block everything?
Only projectiles. Point-blank abilities, suppressions, and melee engages go through untouched.