
Yone Mid Build Guide: Best Runes, Items & Counters in Patch 15.5
Yone is a versatile mid-lane champion with multiple viable build paths. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of his most effective builds and strategies:
Most Popular Build (51.5% WR, 39,209 matches)
- Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
- Runes: Lethal Tempo, Absorb Life, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand, Overgrowth, Second Wind
- Core Items: Blade of The Ruined King → Berserker's Greaves → Immortal Shieldbow
- Full Build: Add Infinity Edge → Death's Dance → Guardian Angel
- Skill Order: Q > E > W
Alternative Build (53.1% WR, 1,558 matches)
- Same Summoner Spells and Runes
- Core Items: Yun Tal Wildarrows → Berserker's Greaves → Infinity Edge
- Full Build: Add Bloodthirster → Death's Dance → Guardian Angel
- Skill Order: Q > E > W
Key Matchups: Strong Against:
- Smolder (54.5% WR)
- Aurelion Sol (52.5% WR)
- Mel (52.1% WR)
Weak Against:
- Annie (40.4% WR)
- Pantheon (40.6% WR)
- Kayle (40.6% WR)
Essential Tips:
- Reactivate E early to escape damage or CC
- Coordinate Ultimate (R) with team positioning
- Stack Q damage early for strong all-in potential
- Adapt build path based on enemy composition and lane matchup
- Consider defensive rune shards against tough matchups
Best Synergies:
- Mordekaiser (52.0% WR)
- Teemo (51.6% WR)
- Shyvana (51.4% WR)
Remember to adjust your build and playstyle based on the specific game context and team compositions.
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