Warwick vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Warwick vs Yorick

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Warwick should leverage his early dueling strength to pressure Yorick and deny his calm scaling lane.
Prioritize extended melee fights where Warwick's sustain and fear can outlast Yorick's setup and poke.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup; Warwick must snowball early to prevent Yorick's splitpush threat from growing.

Trading pattern

Engage in extended melee trades using (Q) healing and hold (E) to fear Yorick when he commits burst.
Punish Yorick when he misses (E) as his ghouls lose pressure and his setup weakens.
Use (R) to suppress Yorick when he overextends or is low health, preventing his escape and enabling kills.

Danger windows

Yorick is dangerous when his ghouls are ready and (E) marks Warwick; avoid extended trades during this time.
Be cautious when Maiden is alive, as Yorick can pressure towers and force fights unfavorable to Warwick.
Avoid using (E) prematurely before Yorick commits damage to prevent losing the fear advantage in trades.

Early game

Use levels 1-3 to force extended trades, holding (E) to absorb Yorick's burst and heal with (Q).
Track Yorick's low health with (W) to chase and punish his attempts to set graves or summon ghouls.
Avoid fighting when Yorick has prepared graves and Maiden is alive to prevent being overwhelmed by his minion pressure.

Power spikes

At level 3, Warwick gains full sustain and fear, enabling strong extended trades; use (E) to absorb damage and (Q) to heal.
At level 6, (R) unlocks suppression and long engage; use it after baiting Yorick's movement to force picks.
Respect Yorick's level 6 spike when Maiden is summoned; avoid fighting near her and focus on killing Maiden to reduce his pressure.

Win conditions

Win by snowballing early extended trades using Warwick's sustain and fear to punish Yorick's setup.
Use (W) to track and chase low-health Yorick, forcing picks with (R) suppression.
Deny Yorick the chance to prepare graves and summon Maiden by pressuring and killing Maiden quickly to limit his splitpush threat.