MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Yasuo vs Locke
What is Yasuo's win rate vs Locke?
In Mid, Yasuo wins 49% against Locke across 688 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Yasuo behind by 391 gold.
Does Yasuo counter Locke?
The numbers call it close: 49% for Yasuo over 688 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Locke as Yasuo
When Yasuo is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 63% over 275 games; 300 down, it drops to 39% over 413.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 63% | 275 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 39% | 413 |
| First blood | 56% | 248 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 68% | 160 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 54% | 410 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 78% | 49 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 2:56; the level 6 spike lands around 5:30. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Yasuo build in Mid?
The most-finished Yasuo core is Blade of The Ruined King, Immortal Shieldbow, Infinity Edge: 56.3% across 9,422 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Blade + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Blade of The Ruined King (34,192 games).
Skill plan: Yasuo players max Q first and take Q at level 1.