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Aatrox vs Yorick

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Aatrox must pressure Yorick early to deny his grave and Maiden setup and prevent safe scaling.
Prioritize lane control and extended trades using (Q) sweet spots and (W) to trap Yorick when he tries to engage.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Aatrox aims to dominate early and prevent Yorick's side-lane threat.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q1) to land sweet spots, use (E) to reposition and secure (Q) hits, then extend trades with (W) to block Yorick's escape.
Punish Yorick when he is trapped by (W) or marked by (E) to prevent him from using ghouls effectively.
Avoid trades when (Q) or (E) are on cooldown or Yorick can disengage cleanly to minimize risk.

Danger windows

Yorick is most dangerous when Maiden is alive and he traps you with (W), so avoid fighting near his cage.
Be cautious when Yorick has graves and ghouls ready with (E) mark, as he can follow up with sustained damage.
Avoid extended trades without (R) active, as Yorick's healing and sustained pressure can overwhelm you.

Early game

Use early waves to force Yorick to last-hit inside (Q) range and punish him when he tries to set graves.
Avoid short trades after missing (Q1) or (W) to prevent Yorick from capitalizing on cooldowns.
Prepare for level 6 by saving (R) for extended fights to out-sustain Yorick's healing and pressure.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) to increase healing, chase, and reset potential, turning close fights into kills or recalls.
First fighter item: Pressure Yorick with stronger repeated (Q) trades and sustain to force mistakes.
Respect Yorick's level 6 when Maiden is summoned; avoid extended fights if Maiden is alive and pressuring towers.

Win conditions

Deny Yorick's grave and Maiden setup by pressuring the wave and forcing short trades before he scales.
Use (Q) sweet spots and (W) to trap Yorick and extend fights, especially after level 6 with (R) active.
Translate lane dominance into side-lane pressure and skirmishes to prevent Yorick from safely splitpushing and scaling.