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Yasuo Deck Guide 2026: Build Data + Standard Decklist
Subject of Legend Research #11 (2026-09-16): 2 records, results still at the floor (best 64th) — but the build identity is crystal clear: this is a "green control" deck.
Direct answer
Yasuo is the "green control" archetype: his 2 records run 3-of Struggle, Self-Discovery and Discipline as a defensive wall. The champion slot is "borrowed" — Kayn - Unshackled at 1.5 average, Yasuo - Regret at 1; the real lead is Kayn. Runes 6 Calm / 6 Chaos, Back Alley Pub 2/2.
Source: research post (2026-09-16) · Data: TopCut HK Hong Kong event deck records
Build data: core cards
- Three cards at 100%, all 3-ofs: Struggle, Self-Discovery, Discipline
- Prepare for Battle and Ride the Wind average 2.5; Zhonya's Hourglass 2 — seven cards forming the defensive wall
Flex slots and findings
- The champion slot is borrowed: Kayn - Unshackled averages 1.5 while Yasuo - Regret sits at 1 — Kayn drives, Yasuo rides shotgun
- Signature spell Lethal Tempo is a single copy — one of the lightest signature packages in the series
Runes and battlefields
Runes: 6 Calm / 6 Chaos. Battlefields: a small unanimous one — Back Alley Pub 2/2. Have a drink first; very Yasuo.
Sideboard
Scavenge again first; Wind Wall and Sleeve Dagger are his targeted package. Zero banlist impact.
Domain pair
Calm
CalmDefensive counterplay. Reaction, Shield and Tank all rank near the top, on one of the cheapest curves (avg 3.6). Hold battlefields with an inexpensive line, bank points every turn, and punish attacks with reaction cards.
Chaos
ChaosMobile harassment. The lowest average Might (3.8), but Ganking plus Hidden on a cheap curve — it never fights fair. Reposition constantly, ambush, and stretch the opponent’s defense thin. For players who prefer movement over brawls.
Champion units (2 versions)
Matchup notes (data observations)
Derived from our card-pool domain statistics — observations, not win-rate predictions.
FuryAvg Might even (4.5)ActionLegionAccelerateReactionTools in your colors: Tank / Shield / Hidden / Ganking / Vision / Reaction
MindAvg Might even (3.9)HiddenReactionActionVisionTools in your colors: Tank / Shield / Hidden / Ganking / Vision / Reaction
BodyTheir avg Might is higher (5.1)ActionReactionGankingAccelerateTools in your colors: Tank / Shield / Hidden / Ganking / Vision / Reaction
OrderAvg Might even (4)ActionReactionLegionDeathknellTools in your colors: Tank / Shield / Hidden / Ganking / Vision / Reaction
Hong Kong data: research and event reports
All posts below were published on TopCut HK; deck data comes from Hong Kong / Traditional-Chinese event archives.
Standard and public decklists
"Standard" lists were built from event data in the research posts; the rest are public decks sorted by likes.
FAQ
Is Yasuo good?
Results are at the floor for now (best 64th), but the identity is clear — a "green control" deck that wins on resources behind a defensive wall. One for control fans, not for climbers.
What are Yasuo's core cards?
Struggle, Self-Discovery, Discipline at 3; Prepare for Battle and Ride the Wind at 2.5; Zhonya's Hourglass 2 — the seven-card wall.
Why does the deck run Kayn - Unshackled?
Both records "borrow" the slot: Unshackled (Kayn) averages 1.5 as the effective lead, with Yasuo - Regret at 1. Even signature spell Lethal Tempo is a single copy — among the lightest packages in the series.
Which runes and battlefields?
6 Calm / 6 Chaos; Back Alley Pub 2/2 — the only slot with consensus.
Content updated: 2026-10-13 · Data current as of each cited post. Unofficial fan community — not affiliated with Riot Games; check card numbers against your physical cards.