League of Legends: Best Champions to Counter Yorick in Top Lane

League of Legends: Best Champions to Counter Yorick in Top Lane

By Marcus Chen

November 20, 2024 at 01:07 PM

Yorick Counter Guide

Counter Strategies

Graves Management:

  • Track Yorick's Graves count (3+ needed for Ghouls)
  • Avoid engagement when multiple Graves are present
  • Clear Ghouls quickly when spawned

Early Game:

  • Keep wave near your tower
  • Exploit Yorick's weak early game
  • Focus on farm denial

Wall Counter (W):

  • Auto-attack walls immediately when trapped
  • Save Flash for emergencies
  • Avoid fighting inside the wall

Team Fight Tactics

Priority Targets:

  • Eliminate Maiden of the Mist before team fights
  • Focus Ghouls when summoned
  • Destroy walls to help trapped allies

Combat Tips:

  • Build Grievous Wounds to counter healing
  • Watch for E+W combo initiation
  • Coordinate with team to clear summons

Power Spike Awareness

Level 6:

  • Respect his 1v2 potential
  • Prioritize Maiden elimination
  • Avoid direct fights while Maiden is active

Item Completion:

  • Play cautiously after first item
  • Expect increased aggression
  • Adjust defensive positioning

Mid-Game:

  • Counter split-push attempts
  • Maintain objective control
  • Don't let him isolate with Maiden

Strong Counters

  • Kayle
  • Fiora
  • Irelia
  • Ambessa
  • Cho'Gath
  • Trundle
  • Zac
  • Sett
  • Camille
  • Shen
  • Urgot
  • Wukong
  • Gwen
  • Akali
  • Sion

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