Yorick is a powerful split-pushing champion with a 53.5% win rate in Emerald+ matches. Here's the optimal way to play him:

Most Popular Build (53.5% WR, 3,629 matches):

Summoner Spells:

• Flash
• Teleport

Runes:

• Primary: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline, Last Stand
• Secondary: Bone Plating, Demolish
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Core Items:

1. Trinity Force
2. Plated Steelcaps
3. Serylda's Grudge
4. Hullbreaker
5. Sterak's Gage
6. Sundered Sky

Skill Order: Q > E > W

Key Tips:

• Focus on split pushing with Ultimate (R)
• Play safely near tower pre-level 6
• Conserve mana by mainly using Q for trades
• Avoid teamfights unless victory is certain

Strong Against:

• Vladimir (58.4% WR)
• K'Sante (56.9% WR)
• Jayce (56.1% WR)

Weak Against:

• Kayle (44.0% WR)
• Fiora (45.1% WR)
• Irelia (46.0% WR)

Best Synergies:

• Ivern (57.2% WR)
• Rek'Sai (56.0% WR)
• Wukong (55.3% WR)

Alternative Build (50.6% WR, 1,230 matches):

• Keystone: Arcane Comet
• Core Items: Profane Hydra, Boots of Swiftness, Serylda's Grudge
• Follow with: Opportunity, Spear of Shojin, Sterak's Gage

Off-Meta Build (52.6% WR, 333 matches):

• Same runes as Alternative
• Core Items: Eclipse, Boots of Swiftness, Serylda's Grudge
• Follow with: Opportunity, Hullbreaker, Profane Hydra

Remember to adjust your build based on matchups and team compositions for optimal performance.

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