Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Vel'Koz
VS
Champion 2
Yasuo
vs

49.1%
Vel'Koz win rate vs Yasuo
Skill matchup — could go either way
289
Games Analyzed
49.1%
Vel'Koz WR
50.9%
Yasuo WR
-69
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Yasuo
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Yasuo
Level 2
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Yasuo
Level 6
Vel'Koz
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
Yasuo
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Vel'Koz deals AP damage while Yasuo deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Vel'Koz has range advantage. Yasuo should look for short trades when Vel'Koz uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Vel'Koz's Weakness
Vel'Koz's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, R is interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Yasuo Win Condition
Windwall key abilities, stack Q tornado, R off knockups
Recommended Items
Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Yasuo's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Yasuo's sustain/autos
Yasuo

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vel'Koz's burst
Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups
Yasuo's Worst Matchups
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