Yorick vs Jax TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yorick vs Jax

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yorick is a scaling splitpusher who must use graves, (E), and Maiden to pressure Jax and force answers.
Manage lane pressure to avoid giving Jax easy scaling duels and respect his (E) stun and (Q) leap threat.
This is a scaling splitpush vs scaling duelist matchup where Yorick must leverage side-lane control and wave setup.

Trading pattern

Trade only when graves are prepared and (E) hits to maximize ghouls' damage and pressure.
Use (W) to trap Jax when he commits to auto attacks, punishing his reliance on committed autos.
Avoid trading into (E) stun window; wait for (E) cooldown before engaging for safer trades.

Danger windows

Yorick is vulnerable when graves or Maiden are down; avoid fights in these windows.
Respect (E) stun and (Q) leap combo as a lethal all-in threat.
Beware of extended fights after Jax's item spikes and level 6; avoid overcommitting without cooldown advantage.

Early game

Focus on preparing graves early and avoid extended trades before Maiden (R) at level 6.
Use (E) to mark Jax and send ghouls when graves are ready to chip and zone him.
Avoid fighting without graves or Maiden as Yorick's early agency is low against Jax's medium pressure.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) is Yorick's major spike; protect Maiden to force tower pressure and extended fights.
Prepared graves plus (E) create strong side-lane pressure; set graves first before marking Jax.
Respect Jax's level 6 (R) spike and item power spikes; avoid extended trades when his (E) is up or after his item spikes.

Win conditions

Win by setting graves and landing (E) to send ghouls, then trap Jax with (W) while Maiden pressures towers.
Force Jax to respond to side-lane pressure, denying him calm scaling and forcing mistakes.
Keep Maiden alive to maintain sustained push and leverage tower damage to snowball the advantage.