Talk:Yasuo/@comment-9705522-20140122212821/@comment-4652200-20140123134228

Also Q has a really fast cast time (esp at high attack speed) - that would be a problem.

To do a downwards cut/slash with a katana (or any sword really) you need to first "charge" your attack by raising the sword so that the hilt is above your eyes or even your head. That would look very weird at the high speed the Q animation has to be.

Now for a stabbing attack you don't need to "charge" - so it still looks good at very high speed.