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Yorick vs Gangplank

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yorick aims to control the side lane by setting graves and using (E) to mark Gangplank for ghouls, leveraging Maiden for sustained tower pressure.
Manage wave state to avoid giving Gangplank clean barrel setups and prevent him from safely scaling his damage.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by setting graves, landing (E) to mark Gangplank, then trap him with (W) while Maiden or ghouls apply sustained damage.
Punish Gangplank when his barrels are cleared or (W) is on cooldown by forcing close fights.
Avoid trading when graves are not ready or (E) misses, as Yorick's damage and pressure drop significantly.

Danger windows

Yorick is vulnerable when Maiden is dead or graves are not prepared, reducing his pressure and leaving him open to Gangplank's barrels.
Avoid extended trades when Gangplank has a barrel chain primed and (W) available to cleanse your (W) cage or your ghouls' damage.
Be cautious during Gangplank's level 6 global pressure windows as his (R) can slow and zone you or your team.

Early game

Focus on preparing graves before engaging to maximize ghouls' pressure and avoid fighting without them.
Avoid extended trades early before Maiden is summoned at level 6 to reduce vulnerability.
Use (E) to mark Gangplank and force him to clear ghouls under pressure rather than freely setting barrels.

Power spikes

At level 6, summon Maiden to greatly increase splitpush threat and force Gangplank to respond, enabling tower pressure.
After preparing graves and landing (E), Yorick's ghouls create heavy pressure that Gangplank must respect by clearing.
Respect Gangplank's level 6 (R) global slow and his critical item barrel scaling that can punish poor positioning.

Win conditions

Use graves and (E) marks to set up ghouls and trap Gangplank with (W), forcing him to clear waves under pressure and denying his barrel setups.
Keep Maiden alive to maintain sustained side-lane pressure and convert trades into tower damage.
Force Gangplank to respond to your splitpush, limiting his scaling and enabling your team to capitalize on map pressure.