Yorick vs Poppy TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yorick vs Poppy

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yorick aims to use prepared graves and Maiden to create sustained side-lane pressure and force Poppy to respond.
Manage lane pressure by setting up ghouls and using (E) to mark Poppy before engaging trades.
This is a scaling splitpush matchup where Yorick must avoid giving Poppy easy short trades and respect her anti-dash tools.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades only when ghouls are ready and (E) successfully marks Poppy to maximize damage.
Use (W) to trap Poppy when she cannot dash out, punishing her low mobility.
Avoid trading when graves are not prepared or (E) misses, as Poppy can punish Yorick's low mobility and lack of burst.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is up to block Yorick's ghouls or (W) cage, limiting engage options.
Avoid committing to trades near walls where Poppy can stun with (E) and follow up with (R).
Yorick is vulnerable without graves or Maiden; avoid fights during these windows to prevent being punished.

Early game

Focus on building graves early and avoid fighting without ghouls or (E) mark to maintain trading advantage.
Use (Q) to create graves and heal, preparing for stronger trades after level 6.
Avoid extended fights before Maiden is summoned to prevent losing lane control.

Power spikes

At level 6, summon Maiden to increase side-lane pressure and duel potential; keep her alive to maintain threat.
After preparing graves and landing (E), Yorick's ghouls create heavy pressure that Poppy must respect.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R) knockaway which can disrupt fights and force Yorick to reposition or disengage.

Win conditions

Win by consistently setting graves, landing (E), and using (W) to trap Poppy for favorable trades.
Protect Maiden to maintain sustained tower pressure and force Poppy to respond, opening map pressure.
Exploit Poppy's limited mobility by forcing fights around ghouls and cage setups, denying her effective trades and scaling.