Game patch 26.20Data Dragon 16.20.1
Reference patch 16.20.1
Yasuo Bot is a reviewed secondary carry lane. Wind Wall and a compatible knock-up partner can create strong duo-lane windows, but his short range makes wave access and partner coordination especially important.
Reviewed secondaryStandard Summoner's Rift preparationThese patches track recommendation review, build validation and item lookup separately. Updating item data does not complete a build review.
Normal Draft · Bot
Follow the completed-item order as a pre-game reference. Components and owned items do not create extra inventory slots.
This is the most-supported Draft/Ranked starting item in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Compare its durability, sustain and damage trade-off before leaving base.
This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
This is the most-supported Boots choice in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17; change it when the opposing damage or crowd control calls for a different defence.
This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
Keeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.
Completes the six-item inventory with high attack damage and sustain for extended late fights.
Complete build choices
Recommendation review pending
View full route▾Best when: Chempunk Chainsword adds anti-heal without abandoning attack damage and health.
BootsKraken SlayerFirst coreBerserker's GreavesChempunk ChainswordFight sustainInfinity EdgeSafetyGuardian AngelLate sustainBloodthirster
View full route▾Best when: Death's Dance delays physical damage so takedowns can stabilise the fight.
BootsKraken SlayerFirst coreBerserker's GreavesDeath's DanceFight sustainInfinity EdgeSafetyGuardian AngelLate sustainBloodthirster
View full route▾Best when: Kaenic Rookern is a defensive answer when repeated magic damage is the real problem.
BootsKraken SlayerFirst coreBerserker's GreavesCritical damageImmortal ShieldbowKaenic RookernSafetyGuardian AngelLate sustainBloodthirster
View full route▾Best when: Black Cleaver shreds armour during extended fights.
BootsKraken SlayerFirst coreBerserker's GreavesBlack CleaverFight sustainInfinity EdgeSafetyGuardian AngelLate sustainBloodthirsterRunes and summoner spells
A melee Bot route must survive ranged access before committing. Conqueror supports the longer entry while Barrier protects the close-range damage window.
Precision
Conqueror
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Flash
BarrierAvoid duplicating the same defensive spell without a reason. Barrier protects the user; Heal can protect both nearby lane partners.
Choose Cleanse only when removable crowd control is the lane or fight problem and you can use it reliably.
Static alternatives
These choices are not selected from live scores. Use one only after you identify the stated match problem yourself.
Chempunk Chainsword adds anti-heal without abandoning attack damage and health.
Death's Dance delays physical damage so takedowns can stabilise the fight.
Kaenic Rookern is a defensive answer when repeated magic damage is the real problem.
Black Cleaver shreds armour during extended fights.
Kit reference
Ability names, descriptions and numeric fields come from Riot Data Dragon. Practical reads are independently written; the current in-game tooltip remains authoritative.
What it doesYasuo's Critical Strike Chance is increased. Additionally, Yasuo builds toward a shield whenever he is moving. The shield triggers when he takes damage from a champion or monster.
Practical readWay of the Wanderer is an automatic part of the kit involving protection or sustain and damage. Track when its condition is active instead of treating every fight the same way.
The protection or sustain is part of the cast's value. Compare its timing with incoming damage rather than reading only the offensive effect.
What it doesThrusts forward, damaging all enemies in a line. On hit, grants a stack of Gathering Storm for a few seconds. At 2 stacks, Steel Tempest fires a whirlwind that knocks Airborne. Steel Tempest is treated as a basic attack and scales with all the same things.
Practical readSteel Tempest is a ranged cast involving basic-attack interaction. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when the opponent can simply step away before the important exchange.
What it doesCreates a moving wall that blocks all enemy projectiles for 4 seconds.
Practical readWind Wall is part of Yasuo's W pattern. Read its listed effect first, then track the cooldown and condition that make the next use valuable.
What it doesDashes through target enemy, dealing magic damage. Each cast increases subsequent dash's damage, up to a max amount. Cannot be re-cast on the same enemy for a few seconds. If Steel Tempest is cast while dashing, it will strike as a circle.
Practical readSweeping Blade contributes movement or repositioning and damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
The cast changes position or access. Account for where the champion finishes, not only where the ability begins.
What it doesBlinks to an Airborne enemy champion, dealing physical damage and holding all Airborne enemies in the area in the air. Grants maximum Flow but resets all stacks of Gathering Storm. For a moderate time afterwards, Yasuo's critical strikes gain significant Bonus Armor Penetration.
Practical readLast Breath contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Meeting the listed condition refreshes or reduces downtime. Missing that condition changes the next available cast.
Adapt the plan
Judge the whole lane or map state, not only personal kills. Choose the situation closest to the current game.
Pressure farm with your Support while keeping the wave and river warded; two opponents can still punish an isolated carry.
Move after the wave is secured and attack the objective from a position your team can defend.
Deal damage to the closest safe target and preserve the shutdown. The lead matters only while you remain alive.
Match the opposing carry's income and trade when both lane partners can participate.
Finish the wave before rotating unless the fight is immediate and clearly reachable.
Stand behind allied control and build damage on reachable targets before stepping toward the back line.
Farm near tower or with nearby allies. Give up isolated minions instead of offering another kill.
Avoid being first into river and trade an unsafe objective for income when the team cannot contest.
Wait for enemy cooldowns and attack whoever enters your safe range; survival creates more damage than a desperate flank.
Pings, movement and objectives
Protect income and coordinate with Support. Your movement should follow the wave, while your pings make target choice and danger clear before the fight begins.
Pings create a shared plan; they do not replace checking waves, vision and who can move.
Finish safe farm and communicate the recall or move before the objective setup begins.
Walk with Support or another ally and choose the side where enemy engage cannot reach you first.
Keep an exit route and identify the nearest target you can damage without crossing enemy control.
Continue useful damage without chasing away from the objective or donating a shutdown.
Later objectives: Repeat the same process around later major objectives: handle nearby income, communicate the route, enter through vision and agree on the fight before committing.
Use the guide
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