Yorick Top Mastery Guide: Pro Tips & Counters
Yorick tips and tricks for optimal gameplay:
Key Strategy Points:
- Focus on split pushing with Ultimate (R) to take down towers
- Avoid team fights unless victory is certain, especially without Ultimate
- Play defensively near tower pre-level 6
- Conserve mana by primarily using Q for trading
Matchup Strengths: Strong against:
- 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)
Yorick, hooded monk with shovel
Challenging Matchups: Weak against:
- 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)
Essential Trading Tips:
- Keep minion wave close to tower early game
- Conserve abilities except Q during trades
- Monitor mana usage carefully
- Focus on farming and scaling before engaging
This strategic approach emphasizes Yorick's strengths as a split pusher while acknowledging his early game vulnerabilities and mana management requirements.