Yasuo, The Unforgiven

Yasuo is a skilled swordsman and former member of the renowned Ionian mercenary group, the Windwalkers. He was once considered a prodigy among his people and was trained in the art of the wind technique, which allowed him to move with incredible speed and agility. This Yasuo guide will explain his main mechanics, skills, and combo. Since the items in Wild Rift are constantly getting changed we will not be diving into item builds here.

Side Note:

1. Q, W, E, R: In the original league of legends game, the skills are assigned to the keyboard buttons Q, W, E, and R. Where Q is the first skill, W is the second, E is the third and R is the Ultimate. Throughout this guide, I will refer to these skills as the button mapping name.
2. My Wild Rift button layout has been changed and my second and third skill position is swapped. This is done to make it easier to do Yasuo Combos. You can follow this layout if you are having a hard time pressing the combos fast enough.
   

Yasuo Skills

Passive: Way of the Wanderer

Yasuo’s passive has two components. Firstly, Yasuo gains a double critical strike chance from his items and the extra critical chance from 100% will be converted into AD. Secondly, Yasuo gains a shield based on his level that scales from 100-520 (levels 1-15).

Q: Steel Tempest

Yasuo thrusts his sword forward, damaging all enemies in a line. If Steel Tempest hits an enemy, Yasuo gains a stack of Gathering Storm. When Yasuo has two stacks of Gathering Storm, Steel Tempest becomes a sweeping tornado that knocks up enemies hit. In simpler terms, Yasuo’s Q changes depending on the number of stacks it has. Q1 and Q2 are basically the same while Q3 can be released as a tornado projectile or a circular tornado when combined with his E. The stacks will be shown on top of the Q as 1 or 2.

Tornado Projectile

Circular Tornado

W: Wind Wall

Yasuo creates a wall of wind that blocks all enemy projectiles, including basic attacks and abilities. Wind Wall lasts for a short duration and has a long cooldown. You can wind wall all projectiles including minions, Dragons, and Baron (but not turrets).

E: Sweeping Blade

Yasuo dashes through a target enemy, dealing damage and marking them. Yasuo cannot recast Sweeping Blade on a marked enemy so it is important to keep track of which enemy is marked. The marker will show as a circular timer under the target. When combining E and Q it becomes a circular attack that damages the enemy around Yasuo. When doing the EQ combo with 2 charges of gathering storm it will knock up enemies around him we will call this move circular tornado. You can also E and delay your Q to throw a tornado after your dash instead of doing an EQ combo.

Please remember this “The distance in which the E travel is static.” This means that you will travel the same amount of distance whether you use it near the enemy or from further away. If you dash from the E max distance you will land next to the enemy. However, if you use the E while standing near the enemy, you will dash through him and land away from them causing you to miss the Q.

R: Last Breath

Yasuo blinks at a nearby airborne enemy champion and suspends them in the air for a short duration, dealing damage and knocking up nearby enemies. After the suspension, Yasuo gains an increased 30% armor penetration and regains full charge on his shield.

Yasuo’s kit is all about mobility and damage output, with each of his abilities contributing to his high-risk, high-reward playstyle. He relies heavily on critical strike chance to maximize his passive’s shield and damage potential, and his abilities can be used in combination to pull off devastating combos in team fights. However, Yasuo’s reliance on positioning and timing can also make him vulnerable if played improperly.

Mechanics and Main Tips for Yasuo

Yasuo is a highly mobile fighter in Wild Rift, capable of dashing through minions and champions to close the distance and deal significant damage. He is a melee champion with a unique playstyle that revolves around his passive, Way of the Wanderer, which grants him a shield and his doubled critical strike chance. Here are some tips on how to play Yasuo effectively in Wild Rift:

1. Maximize your mobility and Shield:

   Yasuo’s kit is all about mobility. A common strategy used by good Yasuo players is to cheese. Use your Steel Tempest (Q) to charge your Q3, and use your Sweeping Blade (E) to close the distance to champions. Always be on the move to avoid enemy abilities and position yourself for maximum damage.
   
   The best Yasuo players will be able to keep track of which minion has been hit by his E to allow him to go in, damage an enemy, and dash back out to safety. It is also important to keep moving to charge your shield back before engaging in fights. This will allow you to escape unscathed during every trade.
   

2. Use your ultimate wisely:

   Yasuo’s ultimate, Last Breath (R), is a powerful tool that allows him to knock up enemies and deal massive damage. It can be used to initiate fights, catch out enemies, or turn the tide of a team fight. However, it requires setup, as it can only be used on enemies that have been knocked up.
   

3. Build for critical strike and attack speed:

   Yasuo’s AD increases with any additional critical chance over 100% so building for critical strike is essential. Items like Infinity Edge, Phantom Dancer, and Statikk Shiv are great choices for Yasuo, as they not only provide critical strike chance but also increase his damage output. You can quickly get a 100% critical chance by just buying Statikk Shiv+ Infinity Edge. Attack speed is essential in this case because it reduces the cooldown of Yasuo’s Q.
   

4. Be mindful of your Wind Wall:

   Yasuo’s Wind Wall can block incoming projectiles, including enemy abilities and basic attacks. Use it to protect yourself and your allies, and to deny enemies their key abilities. However, be mindful of its cooldown, as it can leave you vulnerable if used improperly. If you learn to properly use the wind wall you can save your friends or even go 1 vs 3 in some cases.
   

5. Wall dashing with Sweeping Blade (E) :
   

   Yasuo is known for his mobility and you can’t miss out on this wall-dashing mechanics. First, you need to know his maximum E dash range in order to be able to do this consistently. Hold your E skill and make sure you memorize how long the dash goes. This trick works for both going through a wall to reach an enemy and also using an enemy to escape through the wall.

   

   Wall dash in 2 steps:
   1. Have an enemy that is touching/close to a wall
   2. Start your E as close to the enemy as possible (basically touching) while you target the E to the wall you want to dash to.

   Wall Dashing Rift Herald
   

   Wall Dashing Blue
   

   Wall Dashing Raptors
   

   Wall Dashing Gromp
   

6. Practice your combos:

   Yasuo’s kit has a lot of synergy between his abilities, and mastering his combos can make a huge difference in your effectiveness. One of his most basic combos is using Steel Tempest (Q) to knock up an enemy, then following up with Sweeping Blade (E) to close the distance and deal damage. From there, you can use Last Breath (R) to knock up multiple enemies and deal massive damage. The best way is to go to practice mode and learn your combos.

Yasuo Combos

1. EQ Combo (Easy Difficulty)

   Pressing E and then Q immediately will chain the two skills and allow Yasuo to do a circular Q.
   

2. EQ3 Combo (Easy Difficulty)

   Charging Q to Q3 and then using EQ combo will knock up enemies.
   

3. Tornado Q and EQ Combo (Easy Difficulty)

   This is a simple combo for the early game and can be done with early-game items. You just need to knock them up and follow with an EQ combo.
   

4. EQ3>AA>Ult (Easy Difficulty)

   The Combo: EQ3> Auto Attack while enemy is knocked up> Ult before enemy falls.
   
   This combo is fairly simple and can be used at any stage of the game. You do not need attack speed items to be able to do this combo.

5. EQ3>Flash>Ult (Medium Difficulty)

   The Combo: EQ3>Flash can transfer the knock up to the area you flash to and allow you to ult to another enemy.
   
   This combo is medium difficulty because you need to be fast enough to click flash before the EQ3 animation finishes. If you are able to do the EQ3 Flash move perfectly this should be easy.

6. Q3>E>Auto Attack>Q>Ult (Advance Difficulty)

   The Combo: Q3 from your E Max distance> E > Auto Attack > Q > Immediately Ult. You need to time the Q,
   
   This combo is the staple combo for a 1 vs 1 situation. It racks up a huge amount of damage and is all done while the enemy is still knocked up.  Auto Attack, and Ult perfectly or the enemy will get out of the knock-up before you ult them.

7. Q3>EQ>R>Q (Extreme Difficulty)

   The Combo: Q3 knocks up the enemy> EQ when 0.4 seconds are left on the Q cooldown> Ult > Press Q again while falling down from ult.
   
   This combo is a bit harder to pull off as you need to be precise, but this combo will give you 2 stacks of Q available again when it’s done. If you do the EQ combo too soon or too slow the Q stack will be reset to 0. The trick for perfecting this combo is to do the EQ combo when the Q timer reaches 0.4 seconds. I suggest you take some time in practice to learn the timing.

Overall, Yasuo is a high-risk, high-reward champion in Wild Rift. With his mobility and damage output, he can be a devastating force in team fights, but he requires careful positioning and timing to pull off his combos effectively. Practice your skills in the training mode and keep an eye out for good synergies with knock-up characters.