Kennen vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use ranged poke with and to deny Yorick's grave setup and scaling.
Prioritize wave states that prevent Yorick from safely summoning Maiden or preparing ghouls.
Maintain lane pressure to force Yorick into farming under tower and delay his side-lane threat.

Use short poke trades with and to stack marks and pressure Yorick's last hits.
Punish Yorick when his ghouls or mark are down by zoning or committing to trades.
Disengage immediately if trapped inside to avoid heavy damage and setup.

Yorick is most dangerous when Maiden is alive and ghouls are ready; avoid extended trades.
Kennen is vulnerable after using ; do not overcommit without it.
Maintain spacing to avoid getting trapped by cage; keep available to escape.

At level 6, preserve health and look for flank or flash angles to use for area stuns.
Hold and for decisive fights as Yorick's threat spikes with Maiden alive.
Clear waves quickly to deny Yorick's side-lane pressure from Maiden and prepared ghouls.

Deny Yorick's grave and Maiden setup by applying constant ranged poke and wave pressure.
Use stacked marks and flank or flash engages to win fights and force Yorick off lane.
Translate lane pressure into teamfight impact by leveraging area stuns to control objectives and skirmishes.

Tactical tip

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