Kennen vs Yorick
Top Lane MatchupKennen vs Yorick TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win most trades pre-6 through superior range and mobility, able to poke with Q and auto attacks while avoiding Yorick's engage.
- Post-6 you lose all-ins if caught by W without E available, but can still win through proper kiting and stunning him before he reaches you.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke followed by auto attacks while maintaining distance, using W for the movement speed to kite backwards.
- When Yorick commits with E, immediately E away and turn for a longer trade with your full combo if he has no ghouls.
Wave Control
- Maintain wave control through constant harassment to prevent Yorick from freely stacking graves, freezing when possible to deny his farm.
- Avoid hard pushing unless you can recall immediately, as Yorick excels at punishing overextended enemies with his W trap.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use E aggressively for damage when Yorick has W available, as getting trapped without your escape guarantees death post-6.
- Don't underestimate his all-in potential with ghouls and maiden - respect his damage even when ahead in lane.
Created on 03/27/2026
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