
Expert Yorick Top Guide: Matchups, Counters, and Advanced Strategies
A comprehensive guide for playing Yorick effectively in League of Legends, focusing on key strategies and matchups.

Yorick, hooded monk with shovel
Core Gameplay Tips:
- Focus on split pushing with Ultimate (R) to maximize tower pressure
- Play defensively near tower before level 6
- Conserve mana by primarily using Q for trading
- Avoid teamfights unless Victory is certain, especially without Ultimate
Favorable Matchups:
- Vladimir (58.4% WR)
- K'Sante (56.9% WR)
- Jayce (56.1% WR)
- Illaoi (55.8% WR)
- Swain (55.6% WR)
- Gangplank (55.2% WR)
Challenging Matchups:
- Kayle (44.0% WR)
- Fiora (45.1% WR)
- Irelia (46.0% WR)
- Ambessa (46.7% WR)
- Cho'Gath (47.0% WR)
- Trundle (47.1% WR)
Best Jungle Synergies:
- Ivern (57.2% WR)
- Rek'Sai (56.0% WR)
- Wukong (55.3% WR)
- Evelynn (55.2% WR)
- Fiddlesticks (53.9% WR)
- Skarner (53.2% WR)
Strategic Focus:
- Prioritize wave management early game
- Build minion army for tower pressure
- Use Ultimate strategically for split pushing
- Avoid unnecessary team fights
- Maintain mana efficiency during trades
This champion excels at split pushing and 1v1 duels, making him particularly effective in solo queue environments where coordinated teamplay is less common.
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