Talk:Yasuo/@comment-6016076-20131202000026

A narrow skill shot that requires management of multiple stacks, a W that requires the precision of Anivia's wall but has a timing mechanic to it as well, an E with a building up mechanic that cannot be used on the same target consecutively in a short time, and an ult that requires specific CC timing. The passive might be the easiest part of his kit, and even that has a broad skill band due to multiple interactions with his kit as well as movement.

This guy appears to be one of the most mechanically difficult and skill-reliant champion to have ever been released. Add in that he is a rare class of mid melee champions -- in addition to having hybrid damage --   people are going to be debating for a long time how to optimally build or play this guy. Whether he feels OP or not right now, his true potential will take time for pros to tap into. If he needs balancing, there's a high chance it's going to take months to get him right, because I doubt anyone is going to fully understand him soon.

But when the dust finally settles, he has the kind of complexity that provides the most room to showcase skillful play. He will be a winner in competitive play for the viewer. He'll likely also pretty much always be in a state of viability. Awesome play potential and competitive viability have proven to be staples of champions like Vayne, Lee Sin, and other champions with mobility attached to a high skill cap, and Yasuo will join their ranks.