Yorick aims to establish side-lane pressure by preparing graves and using (E) to mark Tahm Kench for ghouls, leveraging his scaling and splitpush identity.
Manage lane pressure to avoid giving Tahm Kench passive stacks that enable his (Q) stun and (R) threat, denying his short trade windows.
Trading pattern
Initiate trades only when graves are prepared and (E) successfully marks Tahm Kench to maximize ghoul pressure.
Use (W) to trap Tahm Kench when he is immobile or committed to trades, preventing his escape and enabling follow-up damage.
Avoid trading when Tahm Kench has built close to three passive stacks or when (E) misses, as his (Q) stun and durability make trades unfavorable.
Danger windows
Be cautious when Tahm Kench has built two passive stacks and is ready to land a (Q) stun, as this enables his all-in threat.
Avoid prolonged trades when (E) gray health shield is active, reducing your damage effectiveness.
Track (R) cooldown closely; avoid overextending when (R) is available to prevent being isolated or burst down.
Early game
Focus on building graves early before engaging in trades to maximize ghouls' damage and pressure.
Avoid extended fights without (E) marks or graves ready, as Yorick's early agency is low and Tahm Kench can punish short trades with stacks.
Use (Q) healing to sustain through Tahm Kench's poke and maintain wave presence for side-lane setup.
Power spikes
Level 6 is a major spike: summon Maiden with (R) to greatly increase side-lane pressure and force Tahm Kench to respond or lose towers.
Graves prepared with (Q) and (E) mark create a sustained pressure power spike; use this to control waves and punish Tahm Kench's limited waveclear.
Respect Tahm Kench's level 6 (R) for pick potential and his first tank item spike that enhances his durability and (E) shield effectiveness.
Win conditions
Win by consistently setting graves, landing (E) marks, and trapping Tahm Kench with (W) to force tower damage with Maiden.
Deny Tahm Kench the ability to build passive stacks by controlling wave states and engaging only on your terms.
Use Maiden and splitpush pressure to force Tahm Kench or his team to respond, creating map pressure and objective opportunities.
Tip: For Yorick vs Tahm Kench, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.
