Yorick vs Volibear TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yorick vs Volibear

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yorick aims to control the side lane by preparing graves and maintaining Maiden for sustained tower pressure.
Respect Volibear's early lane pressure and high mobility; avoid giving him free all-in windows.
This is a snowball vs scaling matchup where Yorick must survive early pressure to reach his splitpush power spike.

Trading pattern

Trade only when graves are ready and (E) successfully marks Volibear to maximize ghoul pressure.
Use (W) cage to trap Volibear after marking him with (E), punishing his limited disengage.
Avoid fighting without graves or Maiden, as Volibear's repeat (W) healing and (Q) stun can punish low mobility trades.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun availability to avoid getting locked down for his follow-up damage.
Beware of Volibear's second (W) hit which heals him and can extend trades unfavorably.
Exercise caution when Volibear has (R) available, as he can force dives or extended fights under turret.

Early game

Focus on setting graves before engaging to ensure ghouls assist trades.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 when (R) dive threat and (Q) stun are most dangerous.
Use (E) to mark Volibear and force him to respect your ghoul damage, limiting his aggressive engages.

Power spikes

At level 6, summon Maiden (R) and use her to force Volibear off waves and towers.
After preparing graves and landing (E), pressure towers to capitalize on your ghoul setup.
Respect Volibear's level 6 (R) dive threat and his first bruiser item timing that enhances his durability and sustain in trades.

Win conditions

Use graves, (E) marks, and (W) cages to trap Volibear and force him to fight your minion army.
Keep Maiden alive to apply continuous side-lane pressure and threaten tower plates.
Punish Volibear's cooldowns on (Q) and missed (E) marks to trade aggressively and secure lane control.