Yorick vs Olaf TOP Matchup Guide

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Overview

Focus on scaling through side-lane pressure by setting graves and using Maiden to threaten tower damage.
Avoid extended fights without graves or Maiden as Olaf's early all-in and lane pressure are strong.
Survive Olaf's early aggression and reach level 6 to unlock sustained pressure with Maiden.

Beware when Olaf lands axes and can pick them up to increase chase and damage.
Avoid extended trades during Olaf's crowd control immunity window.
Yorick is vulnerable without graves or Maiden; punish missed marks or lack of ghouls setup.

At level 6, summon Maiden with to create sustained side-lane pressure and threat.
Maximize ghouls' damage by preparing graves before trades to enhance pressure potential.
Respect Olaf's level 6 which grants crowd control immunity and enables extended all-ins.

Win by consistently preparing graves and landing to send ghouls, then trap Olaf with .
Keep Maiden alive to maintain side-lane pressure and force Olaf or his team to respond.
Exploit Olaf's reliance on landing axes by disengaging when axes are down and punishing cooldowns.

Tactical tip

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Updated Jul 4, 2026