Yasuo Top Lane Build Guide and Best Matchups [Patch 15.6]

Yasuo Top Lane Build Guide and Best Matchups [Patch 15.6]

By Marcus Chen

March 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM

Built for versatility in the top lane, Yasuo requires precise mechanics and strategic item choices to maximize his potential.

Core Build:

  • First Item: Blade of The Ruined King
  • Boots: Berserker's Greaves
  • Core Items: Immortal Shieldbow, Infinity Edge, Death's Dance, Mortal Reminder

Optimal Runes:

  • Keystone: Lethal Tempo
  • Primary: Absorb Life, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand
  • Secondary: Overgrowth, Second Wind
  • Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Summoner Spells:

  • Flash
  • Teleport

Key Tips:

  • Use E through minion waves strategically, always leaving an escape route
  • Time your ultimate carefully - avoid engaging in unfavorable situations
  • Save Windwall for crucial moments, especially during ganks

Strong Against:

  • Tristana (73.3% WR)
  • Swain (64.7% WR)
  • Talon (63.9% WR)
  • Fizz (62.2% WR)

Weak Against:

  • Quinn (18.2% WR)
  • Nasus (18.2% WR)
  • Cassiopeia (20.0% WR)
  • Poppy (22.2% WR)

Best Synergies:

  • Diana (51.5% WR)
  • Lee Sin (50.5% WR)

Skill Order: Q > E > W

Current Performance: 54.9% win rate across 426 matches in high-level play (Emerald+)

Alternative Build Path: Consider Yun Tal Wildarrows > Berserker's Greaves > Immortal Shieldbow > Infinity Edge > Guardian Angel > Stridebreaker for specific matchups (46.0% WR in 50 matches).

Adapt your build based on matchup and team composition, particularly focusing on defensive items when facing heavy AP or AD threats.

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