Bot · Normal DraftMatchup guidePatch 16.20.1
Build, runes, abilities and practical pre-game checks in one queue-aware reference.
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Role fit
BotYasuoYasuo 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.
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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.
Matchup notes
Track the cooldown and range of the ability that starts their safest trade. Do not treat this page as a statistical counter claim.
Treat Vex as one part of the map state. Their Jungler, nearby waves and which teammates can move determine whether the same trade or rotation is safe.
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.
Ability reference
Ability reference Data Dragon 16.20.1
Cooldown / Cost / Range Data Dragon 16.20.1
Way 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.
Steel 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.
Cooldown 4 · Listed range 475Wind 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.
Cooldown 25/23/21/19/17 · Listed range 400Sweeping 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.
Cooldown 0.5/0.4/0.3/0.2/0.1 · Listed range 475Last Breath contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown 70/50/30 · Listed range 1400Doom 'n Gloom is an automatic part of the kit involving hard crowd control and damage. Track when its condition is active instead of treating every fight the same way.
Mistral Bolt is a ranged cast involving its listed effect. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when the opponent can simply step away before the important exchange.
Cooldown 8/7/6/5/4 · Cost 45/50/55/60/65 · Listed range 1200Personal Space contributes protection or sustain and damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown 16/15/14/13/12 · Cost 75 · Listed range 475Looming Darkness creates setup or area pressure. Place it where the opponent must choose between entering its space, changing route or giving up the immediate contest.
Cooldown 12 · Cost 70/80/90/100/110 · Listed range 800Shadow Surge is a ranged cast involving movement or repositioning and damage. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when the opponent can simply step away before the important exchange.
Cooldown 140/120/100 · Cost 100 · Listed range 2000/2500/3000Adapt 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.
Keep preparing
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