Yorick vs Kayle TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yorick vs Kayle

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yorick is a medium-pressure splitpusher who must use graves, (E), and Maiden to pressure Kayle before she scales.
Deny Kayle a passive lane by forcing fights with prepared ghouls and trapping her with (W) during her vulnerable melee phase.
This is a scaling vs scaling matchup where Yorick needs to leverage early ghoul pressure to prevent Kayle from reaching her late-game DPS safely.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by setting graves, landing (E) to mark Kayle, then use ghouls to pressure while trapping her with (W).
Punish Kayle when her (R) is down by committing to burst trades before she can become invulnerable.
Avoid fighting without ghouls or when (E) misses, as Kayle can heal and slow to disengage effectively.

Danger windows

Yorick is vulnerable before level 6 when Kayle can safely farm and heal with (W).
Be cautious when (R) is up as she can negate burst damage and turn fights.
Avoid extended trades if Kayle has (Q) slow and resistance shred ready, as it reduces Yorick's survivability.

Early game

Focus on preparing graves and landing (E) to send ghouls for early poke and wave pressure.
Avoid extended trades without graves or (E) mark as Yorick's threat is low then.
Use Maiden after level 6 to increase side-lane pressure and force Kayle to respond or lose tower plates.

Power spikes

Yorick's level 6 (R) spike: summon Maiden to force tower pressure and increase duel power; protect Maiden to maximize threat.
Yorick's prepared ghoul setup with (E) mark: use to pressure Kayle and control wave; punish if she fails to clear ghouls.
Kayle's level 6 ranged form and (R): respect her invulnerability timing and avoid all-ins when (R) is available.

Win conditions

Use graves, (E), and Maiden to create sustained side-lane pressure and force Kayle to lose farm or tower plates.
Trap Kayle with (W) when she is immobile or marked by (E) to win trades and snowball lane control.
Deny Kayle safe scaling by punishing her before level 6 and forcing fights when her (R) is down.