Gragas & Yasuo Synergy

Gragas Top and Yasuo Mid win 51.4% of 2,566 Low Elo games together, +1.6 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why this duo works

Gragas's Body Slam(E) and Explosive Cask(R) can create airborne targets for Yasuo's Last Breath(R). The cask can set up several targets from range, but Yasuo needs to follow promptly before its knockback scatters them.

Playing the duo

Body Slam(E) and Explosive Cask(R) can knock enemies airborne, allowing Yasuo to cast Last Breath(R); the airborne hold also gives Gragas time to land follow-up damage.

How to play as Gragas

At river and objective fights, use Body Slam(E) or Explosive Cask(R) to create Yasuo's airborne opening; if you cask several enemies, coordinate Yasuo's R immediately so they have not spread apart.

How to play as Yasuo

When Gragas lands Body Slam(E) or casts Explosive Cask(R), use Last Breath(R) on the airborne group quickly; a late follow-up can miss enemies as the cask scatters them.

Sources

These notes come from r/summonerschool and r/GragasMains, checked against the champions' abilities.