Yorick is a powerful top lane split-pusher with a 53.5% win rate across 3,629 matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide:

Core Build

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
• First Items: Trinity Force > Plated Steelcaps > Serylda's Grudge
• Full Build: Add Hullbreaker, Sterak's Gage, Sundered Sky
• Ability Order: Q > E > W

Optimal Runes

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

Key Matchups 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)

Essential Tips:

• Focus on split pushing with Ultimate (R)
• Play safe near tower pre-level 6
• Conserve mana by primarily using Q for trading
• Save abilities for key moments rather than constant trading
• Avoid teamfights unless victory is certain, especially without R

Best Synergies:

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

Alternative Build Options:

1. Arcane Comet Build:

• Items: Profane Hydra > Swiftness Boots > Serylda's
• Complete with: Opportunity, Spear of Shojin, Sterak's
• 50.6% WR across 1,230 matches

2. Off-Meta Build:

• Items: Eclipse > Swiftness Boots > Serylda's
• Complete with: Opportunity, Hullbreaker, Profane Hydra
• 52.6% WR across 333 matches

Adjust your build based on matchup and team composition, particularly focusing on defensive stats against your lane opponent.

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