Yorick vs Viktor TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yorick vs Viktor

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yorick is a scaling side-laner who wins by setting up graves, landing (E), and using Maiden for sustained tower pressure.
Focus on medium lane pressure to deny Viktor a calm scaling lane and force him to respect your side-lane threat.

Trading pattern

Set up graves first, then land (E) to mark Viktor and send ghouls for damage before committing with (W) to trap him.
Punish Viktor if he misplaces (W) or uses abilities solely on wave clear by engaging with your ghouls and cage.
Avoid trading when (E) misses or when you have no graves or Maiden alive, as your damage and pressure drop significantly.

Danger windows

Respect (W) zone control and delayed stun; avoid fighting inside it and punish when it is on cooldown or misplaced.
Be cautious when Viktor has (R) available, as his ultimate increases his all-in and zone control threat.
Yorick is vulnerable without graves or Maiden; avoid all-ins and extended fights during these windows.

Early game

Use early waves to prepare graves before engaging in trades to maximize your damage and sustain.
Avoid fighting without graves or Maiden as your threat and sustain are low before level 6.
Play around level 3 to manage spacing and wave control rather than forcing extended trades.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) to summon Maiden and sharply increase side-lane pressure; protect her to force Viktor to respond and gain tower damage.
Prepared ghoul setup combined with (E) mark creates heavy pressure; always set graves before marking targets.
Respect Viktor's level 6 (R) and first completed mage item spikes; avoid extended trades and punish cooldowns after his ultimate is spent.

Win conditions

Win by maintaining side-lane pressure using graves, ghouls, and Maiden to force Viktor and his team to respond.
Trap Viktor with (W) when he is marked by (E) and ghouls are ready to convert trades into tower damage.
Deny Viktor a calm scaling lane by using verified cooldown windows and wave pressure to prevent him from safely evolving and itemizing.