Yasuo Top Lane Runes & Guide - Patch 15.6

This guide provides key runes, matchups, and tips for playing Yasuo in the top lane effectively.

Optimal Rune Setup

• Primary: Precision

  • Keystone: Lethal Tempo (49.3% win rate)
  • Triumph
  • Legend: Alacrity
  • Coup de Grace

• Secondary: Resolve

  • Bone Plating
  • Overgrowth

Counter Matchups Weak Against:

• Taliyah (40.4% WR)
• Annie (41.1% WR)
• Malzahar (41.1% WR)
• Sett (43.1% WR)
• Vladimir (44.5% WR)
• Aurelion Sol (44.9% WR)

Strong Against:

• Smolder (65.1% WR)
• Tristana (61.0% WR)
• Fizz (60.0% WR)
• Akshan (59.6% WR)
• Jayce (56.3% WR)
• Lux (56.1% WR)

Best Synergies

• Zyra (58.3% WR)
• Zac (58.2% WR)
• Naafiri (55.3% WR)
• Elise (54.8% WR)
• Graves (53.0% WR)
• Jarvan IV (52.7% WR)

Essential Tips

1. Wave Management:

   • Use E through minions strategically
   • Always leave one minion as an escape route
   • Maintain wave control for safe trading

2. Ultimate Usage:

   • Don't engage on every knock-up
   • Assess team fight situations carefully
   • Wait for optimal moments to maximize impact

3. Windwall Efficiency:

   • Save W for crucial moments
   • Use defensively against ganks
   • Counter important enemy abilities and ultimates

This data is based on 2,990 matches in patch 15.6, with a current pick rate of 76.5% for the recommended rune setup.

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