Yorick Top Mastery Guide: Pro Tips & Counters

Yorick Top Mastery Guide: Pro Tips & Counters

By Marcus Chen

November 20, 2024 at 01:07 PM

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

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.

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