Yorick vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yorick vs Malphite

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yorick aims to create side-lane pressure through graves, (E) marks, and Maiden to force Malphite to respond and deny his scaling.
Manage medium lane pressure by preparing ghoul setups and avoiding extended trades without graves or Maiden alive.
This is a splitpush vs teamfight matchup where Yorick must leverage side pressure to outscale Malphite's teamfight engage.

Trading pattern

Set up graves first, then land (E) to mark Malphite and send ghouls for sustained damage before committing to trades.
Use (W) to trap Malphite when he is immobile and ghouls are active to convert trades into tower pressure.
Avoid trading when graves are not ready or (E) misses, as Yorick's damage and pressure drop significantly without these.

Danger windows

Beware (R) engage at level 6, especially if he can hit multiple targets; maintain spacing and vision.
Yorick is vulnerable when graves or Maiden are down, reducing his threat and making him susceptible to poke or all-ins.
Avoid extended trades when Malphite's passive shield is active and (E) attack speed slow is applied, as damage output is reduced.

Early game

Focus on safely farming while preparing graves before engaging trades to maximize ghoul pressure.
Avoid fighting without graves or (E) mark as Yorick's early agency is low and Malphite's poke and shield can punish poor trades.
Use (Q) to generate graves and heal to sustain through Malphite's poke and wait for Maiden at level 6.

Power spikes

Level 6: Summon Maiden (R) to increase sustained pressure and force Malphite to respond or lose tower plates.
Prepared ghoul side lane: Use graves plus (E) mark to create heavy pressure and punish Malphite's limited waveclear.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage as a dangerous window requiring caution and spacing.

Win conditions

Use graves, (E) marks, and Maiden to establish sustained side-lane pressure forcing Malphite and his team to respond.
Trap Malphite with (W) when ghouls and Maiden are active to win trades and convert kills into tower plates.
Maintain Maiden alive and apply splitpush pressure to deny Malphite safe scaling and force advantageous fights or objectives.