Vladimir vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Yorick

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize surviving Yorick's medium lane pressure by using (Q) sustain and avoiding early all-ins.
Focus on scaling into mid and late game where your burst and teamfight (R) can decisively impact grouped fights.
Accept a low-pressure early lane and prepare to outscale Yorick's splitpush threat through item spikes and team presence.

Trading pattern

Trade only when empowered (Q) is available and Yorick's graves or Maiden are not active to minimize his minion pressure.
Punish Yorick after he uses (W) cage by stepping forward to trade before it respawns.
Use (W) defensively to avoid (E) mark damage and engage only when (W) cooldown is up for safety.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Yorick has ghouls ready and (E) mark active; avoid extended trades or fights.
Respect (W) cage as it can trap you and lead to heavy damage if you cannot escape.
Yorick's Maiden alive means strong tower pressure; avoid overcommitting near turret without vision or team support.

Early game

Avoid fighting Yorick when his ghouls and (E) mark are ready to prevent sustained damage.
Use (Q) short trades around empowered (Q) to maintain health and farm safely without forcing fights.
Do not waste (W) on minor trades; save it for denying Yorick's cage (W) or critical damage windows.

Power spikes

Respect Yorick's level 6 (R) Maiden summon by playing cautiously and focusing on farming until you have your own (R) and items.
Capitalize on your first completed AP item to pressure Yorick confidently while tracking his main defensive cooldowns.
Use your mid-game AP and cooldown spikes to contest trades and river control when Yorick's ghouls or (E) are less threatening.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using (Q) sustain and avoiding Yorick's minion setups, then scale into your AP item spikes.
Use your (R) to punish grouped enemies in mid to late game teamfights, leveraging your burst to turn fights.
Deny Yorick calm scaling by pressuring waves post-(W) cooldown and forcing him off the lane to reduce his splitpush impact.