Yorick vs Olaf TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yorick vs Olaf

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yorick aims to scale through side-lane pressure by setting up graves and using Maiden to force tower damage against Olaf.
Manage Olaf's early aggression by avoiding extended fights without graves or Maiden, as Yorick has low early agency and medium lane pressure.
This is a scale-versus-snowball matchup where Yorick must survive Olaf's early all-ins and reach his level 6 power spike for sustained pressure.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by setting up graves and landing (E) to mark Olaf, then send ghouls to pressure him.
Use (W) to trap Olaf when he is marked and ghouls are ready, forcing him into unfavorable fights.
Avoid trading when (Q) is up and can be picked up, or when (R) is active, as his all-in threat is highest then.

Danger windows

Beware when Olaf lands (Q) axes and can pick them up, increasing his chase and damage potential.
Avoid extended trades or fights when (R) is active, as he ignores crowd control and can overpower Yorick.
Yorick is vulnerable without graves or Maiden; Olaf can punish missed (E) marks or when ghouls are not set up.

Early game

Focus on safely preparing graves before engaging Olaf to avoid losing trades early.
Avoid fighting Olaf without ghouls ready or (E) marking him, as Olaf's early high lane pressure and all-in potential are strong.
Use (Q) to heal and sustain through Olaf's poke and short trades, maintaining lane presence until Maiden is available.

Power spikes

At level 6, summon Maiden (R) to create sustained side-lane pressure and force Olaf to respond or lose tower plates.
Prepare graves before trades to maximize ghouls' damage and pressure potential.
Respect Olaf's level 6 (R) which grants crowd control immunity and enables extended all-ins; avoid fighting during its duration.

Win conditions

Win by consistently preparing graves and landing (E) to send ghouls, then trapping Olaf with (W) to force trades or tower damage.
Keep Maiden alive to maintain side-lane pressure and force Olaf or his team to respond, creating map pressure.
Exploit Olaf's reliance on landing (Q) axes by disengaging when axes are down and punishing his cooldowns with ghouls and (W).