Illaoi vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Illaoi vs Yorick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use your tentacle zones to force Yorick into difficult farming angles and deny his grave setup.
Prioritize lane pressure to prevent Yorick from safely scaling and setting up Maiden and ghouls.
This is a control vs splitpush matchup where you must disrupt Yorick's side-lane pressure and punish his low mobility.

Trading pattern

Trade only when Yorick is forced into your tentacle zone and (E) is available to pull his spirit.
Punish Yorick after (E) lands by following up with (W) and tentacle slams, avoiding chasing him out of zone.
Reset tentacle zones if Yorick clears graves or Maiden to maintain trade threat and pressure.

Danger windows

Yorick is dangerous when (E) marks you and ghouls are ready; avoid fighting without tentacle control then.
Be cautious of Yorick’s (W) cage trapping you without escape, especially if you lack (R) for a turnaround.
Yorick’s side-lane pressure with Maiden can lead to ganks; keep lane warded and fight only inside tentacle zones with (R) ready.

Early game

Establish tentacles early around the wave to control space and threaten (E).
Use (E) to pull Yorick's spirit when he tries to farm near graves or ghouls.
Avoid extended trades without tentacles or (E) ready, as Yorick's sustain from (Q) can outlast short trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to turn multi-target fights in your favor when Yorick commits with Maiden and ghouls.
When you have multiple tentacles and (E) angles set, pressure Yorick’s wave and force him to choose between farming or avoiding trades.
Respect Yorick’s level 6 spike when Maiden is alive; avoid fighting outside your tentacle zones to reduce his pressure.

Win conditions

Deny Yorick’s grave and Maiden setups by controlling tentacle zones and using (E) to force his spirit pulls.
Use (R) to punish multi-target commits and ganks that enter your tentacle zone.
Maintain high lane pressure to prevent Yorick from safely scaling and force him into unfavorable fights inside your zone.