Mordekaiser vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Mordekaiser vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Control the lane by forcing extended trades where your passive and shield outvalue Yorick's poke and minion setup.
Deny Yorick the calm scaling lane he needs to prepare graves and summon Maiden to weaken his splitpush threat.
Use wave state and pull pressure to force Yorick into fights inside your passive range.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing to pull Yorick in, then hit isolated for max damage.
Extend trades only when your passive is active or shield is charged to out-sustain Yorick's poke.
Avoid engaging when is down or cage is up to prevent being trapped or kited.

Danger windows

Yorick is most dangerous when ghouls are ready and marks you, increasing poke and zone control.
Be cautious when cage is available, especially if your is on cooldown or missed.
Respect Yorick's sustained pressure with Maiden alive, as he can force tower damage and extended fights.

Early game

Pressure Yorick early by threatening pulls to force close-range trades.
Keep the wave slow and near your side to limit Yorick's ability to set graves and summon Maiden safely.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 if is on cooldown or missed to prevent poke damage.

Power spikes

At level 6, use to isolate Yorick and force a duel without Maiden or jungle help.
After your first AP bruiser item, force longer trades to maintain passive and shield advantage.
Prioritize killing Maiden quickly after level 6 to reduce Yorick's sustained pressure and tower threat.

Win conditions

Use to pull Yorick into extended trades where your passive and shield outvalue his poke.
Reach level 6 and use to isolate Yorick from Maiden and jungle help for favorable duels.
Deny Yorick's grave setup and Maiden summoning by controlling wave state and punishing his setup attempts with timely trades.