Malphite vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide

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Overview

Survive early lane pressure and preserve mana to reach level 6 and first armor item.
Deny Yorick free setups by contesting graves and preventing Maiden's summon.
Focus on teamfight engage with to counter Yorick's splitpush threat.

Yorick is most dangerous when ghouls are ready and successfully marks you.
Avoid getting trapped inside cage without escape tools.
Respect Yorick's threat when Maiden is alive near towers; avoid extended fights there.

Avoid extended trades before first armor item and availability.
Use measured poke to disrupt Yorick's ghoul setup without wasting mana.
Hold wave near your tower to prevent Yorick from freely preparing graves and summoning Maiden.

At level 6, use to force Yorick to respect your engage and reduce his splitpush power.
First armor item significantly reduces Yorick's physical damage; take safer trades afterward.
Prioritize killing Maiden or forcing her down in teamfights to blunt Yorick's sustained pressure.

Survive early lane by minimizing damage and mana use until is ready.
Stack armor to blunt Yorick's physical damage and reduce his auto-attack effectiveness with .
Use to create decisive teamfight engages, forcing Yorick into unfavorable fights.

Tactical tip

For Malphite vs Yorick, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.

Updated Jul 4, 2026