Yunara is the newest ADC to hit the Rift, and early data already shows which matchups make or break her. Like many new releases in League of Legends (LoL), she can look unstoppable in the lane but fall apart if opponents know how to punish her. That uncertainty makes it tricky for both new and even veteran players.

This guide clears that up by highlighting the best (and worst) Yunara counter picks in LoL, as well as a few key habits that reliably turn lanes. These picks blend live matchup stats with kit interactions grounded in her official ability rundown—so expect actionable advice for Yunara lanes right now.

Who Is Yunara in League of Legends?

Yunara is a bot-lane Marksman, a “traditional” ADC with crit-scaling auto attacks and a kit that morphs during her ultimate. She was added to the champion roster on July 16, 2025, during Patch 25.14. Riot initially tied her release to a limited-time unlock path—her current listed cost sits around 3150 BE or 975 RP on live.

Her official in-game description reads:

“Unwavering in her devotion to Ionia, Yunara has spent centuries cloistered away in the spirit realm honing her skills with the Aion Er’na, a legendary Kinkou relic. Despite all she has sacrificed, Yunara’s vow to rid the land of disharmony and strife remains unbroken, as does her faith. But the world that now awaits her—and the shadow of an ancient threat risen once more—will test every ounce of her resolve.”

Top 3 Best Yunara Counters in League of Legends Season 15

Based on solo queue data from recent patches and matchup theory, these are the three most reliable champions to play into Yunara. Just keep in mind: as a new LoL champion, she naturally has a negative win rate against much of the field.

Ziggs

As the best Yunara counter in LoL, Ziggs turns the lane into a poke-and-push matchup that prevents her from playing to her strengths. His range and wave control with Q and E outrange most champions’ trading windows, while Mega Inferno Bomb (R) punishes post–level 6 dives and recalls.

Ziggs’ win rate against Yunara exceeds 56% across all ranks. To convert the lane, pair him with an enchanter support like Karma, who can keep him safe with shields and add additional poke with Q. Another advantage for Ziggs in this lane is that he’s fairly easy to play, and many auto-filled ADCs can pick him up.

Ashe

Ashe is one of the best traditional ADCs for controlling distance and tempo. Volley (W) chips, slows, and manages the wave, while Hawkshot (E) keeps her safe from ganks. Enchanted Crystal Arrow (R) can punish Yunara’s limited mobility before level 6, and even after ultimates are online, it still forces Flashes.

To shut down lanes early, pair Ashe with engage supports like Leona or Nautilus. Hard-CC champions stacked alongside her slows also set up clean ganks for the jungler.

Nilah

Nilah flips bot lane into short-range skirmishes where she thrives. Jubilant Veil (W) negates basic attacks, blunting Yunara’s crit-stacking autos, while Formless Blade (Q) provides sustain and Slipstream (E) closes distance.

Currently, Nilah has one of the highest win rates across all ranks; however, her pick rate is only around 1.7%. Similar to Ashe, the way to beat Yunara with Nilah is to pair her with strong CC supports and force close-range fights, which aren’t Yunara’s forte—especially in the early game.

Top 3 Worst Yunara Counters In League of Legends Season 15

Some ADCs struggle heavily against Yunara and are considered her worst counters. If your draft points toward standard lanes, it’s better to ban these matchups, swap roles, or adjust pairings to avoid being punished.

Samira

Samira does best in long, close-range fights and relies on sticking to targets to stack her passive and trigger her ultimate. When spacing is controlled, however, Samira struggles to engage on the new ADC. Yunara’s persistent slows and post-6 repositioning shrink those entry windows significantly.

Unlike Nilah, who also prefers close range, Samira’s kit does not provide enough early sustain to win prolonged fights against Yunara. If Yunara baits W (Blade Whirl) unnecessarily, the next trade heavily favors her.

Xayah

Xayah needs time to lay feathers on the field and then use E (Bladecaller) to deal most of her damage and root the target. Yunara’s sustained DPS and slows punish this setup, forcing Xayah into unfavorable trades.

Because feather setups usually require Xayah to remain in place, Yunara’s kit rewards continuous spacing—naturally countering Xayah’s playstyle. In the current meta, Yunara hits her item spikes a bit earlier, so Xayah players should play it safe in lane and avoid matchups with layered crowd control.

Varus

Lethality Varus leans on poke and siege, which often gets blunted by shields, heals, and safe wave states. This tends to leave him without many kills before Yunara’s two-item spike. In contrast, On-hit Varus demands extended mid-range trades, which Yunara mitigates with slows and post-6 mobility.

Varus is one of the most immobile ADCs in LoL, and his dependence on his ultimate for picks makes the matchup fragile. To mitigate his pick potential, Yunara players can also take Cleanse to stay safe in lane and reach late-game scaling.

How To Beat Yunara In League of Legends

Beating Yunara hinges on compressing the early lane, trimming autos, and trading strictly on her cooldowns. Her most fragile window spans levels 1-6 through first recall, so tempo plays (e.g., short trades, wave control, and plate pressure) matter because they delay her two-item spike.

Track Yunara’s W and the ultimate’s form swap: skirmish when those tools are down and play to kite or disengage when they’re active. Hard-engage lanes deny spacing and convert mistakes, while poke duos chip health and stall resets.

Lastly, stack waves for a crash around 2:30-3:30 with coordinated jungle pathing to pull summoners and secure early dragons.

Best Yunara Build In LoL Season 15

Yunara’s strongest curve centers on long, uninterrupted DPS in front-to-back fights. Most high-performing pages lean into a Lethal Tempo crit core that spikes hard on two items. The lane plan is to reach that threshold cleanly and then leverage sustained autos through slows and spacing tools.

• Summoner Spells: Flash + Barrier
• Starter Items: Doran’s Blade + Health Potion (Long Sword + 3 if recalling early for tempo)
• Boots: Berserker’s Greaves
• Core Items: Kraken Slayer → Runaan’s Hurricane → Infinity Edge
• Situational Items (4th/5th):
  • Sustain/Defense: Bloodthirster • Immortal Shieldbow • Guardian Angel
  • Against Armor/Tanks: Lord Dominik’s Regards (earlier if the enemy has a double frontline)
  • Utility/Anti-Heal: Executioner’s Calling upgrade path, built if you’re facing heavy sustain

FAQs

Who counters Yunara the hardest in LoL?

Ziggs is often the best Yunara counter pick, with Ashe and Nilah trailing close behind. Each of these champs either outranges her or collapses space, cutting off her sustained-auto DPS windows.

What is the best lane to punish Yunara in LoL?

In a standard bot lane, you’ll either play poke-control supports to chip plates with shove and harass, or hard-engage supports to secure kills with chained crowd control.

Is Yunara weak in the early or late game?

Yunara is most fragile in the early game, but becomes far more dangerous once she’s completed two items—and when ultimate windows are played cleanly.

How strong is Yunara in LoL?

Yunara is strong but spike-dependent. Teams that buy time for front-to-back skirmishes showcase her damage, whereas teams that scrap early and deny long fights keep her in check.

Is Yunara an ADC or support in LoL?

In LoL, Yunara is designed and itemized as an ADC (Attack Damage Carry).