Gangplank vs Yorick
Top Lane MatchupGangplank vs Yorick TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and poke with Q, as Yorick has no reliable gap closer and struggles to trade back effectively.
- Post-6 you lose all-ins if Yorick lands W since his R + ghouls create overwhelming damage that your barrels can't reliably clear in time.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading is Q poke when Yorick goes for CS, then immediately back off to avoid his Q empowered auto or ghoul setup.
- Never commit to extended trades unless you have a perfect barrel combo ready, as his sustained damage with ghouls will outdamage you.
Wave Control
- Keep the wave in the center or slightly pushed to maintain Q poke range while avoiding ganks, since you need space to kite backwards.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you can recall, as Yorick excels at freezing and running you down in long lanes.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight Yorick when he has 3-4 graves up, as the resulting ghouls will chunk you heavily even if you win the initial trade.
- Don't waste barrels trying to clear individual ghouls - save them for escape or when multiple ghouls are grouped together.
Created on 02/26/2026
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