Yorick is a scaling splitpusher who must build graves and keep Maiden alive to pressure Warwick and towers effectively.
Control the wave to prepare ghouls and avoid giving Warwick easy extended trades or all-in windows.
This is a scale-versus-early-fighter matchup where Yorick must deny Warwick's early dueling by avoiding prolonged fights and focusing on side-lane pressure.
Trading pattern
Initiate trades by preparing graves, landing (E) to mark Warwick, then follow with ghouls and trap him with (W) if he cannot escape.
Punish Warwick after he uses (E) or misses (R) by stepping forward for short trades or wave pressure.
Avoid fighting without graves or Maiden, as Yorick's threat and sustain drop significantly during those times.
Danger windows
Beware of Warwick's level 3 to 6 window where (E) fear and (R) suppression enable strong all-ins and picks.
Respect (R) suppression engage; avoid positioning where he can lock you down without escape.
Be cautious fighting Warwick when he has full health sustain from (Q) and (E) active, as he can outlast trades and punish low health.
Early game
Focus on safely farming and setting graves before engaging; avoid extended trades where Warwick can out-sustain you.
Use (E) to mark Warwick and send ghouls only when graves are ready to maximize pressure.
Avoid fighting Warwick when he has (E) available to absorb damage and fear you, especially before level 6.
Power spikes
At level 6, summon Maiden (R) to greatly increase side-lane pressure and duel potential; protect her to force Warwick to respond.
When graves and (E) mark are ready, pressure Warwick and towers to exploit his weak waveclear and limited sustain outside of (Q).
Respect Warwick's level 3 power spike when he gains full kit sustain and fear; avoid extended trades until you have Maiden or graves set.
Win conditions
Win by consistently setting graves, landing (E) to mark Warwick, and using (W) to trap him for ghouls and Maiden to pressure towers.
Deny Warwick extended trades by disengaging when (E) or (R) are available and force him to clear waves instead of fighting.
Reach late game splitpush state with Maiden alive to force Warwick's team to respond, creating map pressure and objective opportunities.
Tip: For Yorick vs Warwick, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.
