Riven vs Yorick
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win early 1v1s levels 1-3 with superior mobility and burst through Q combos and animation canceling.
- At level 6, the matchup becomes skill-dependent - you can still win if you dodge E and avoid getting trapped by W during your engage.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is fast Q combos (Q-AA-Q-AA-Q-AA) then immediately dash out before ghouls can respond.
- Use E to engage through minions, combo quickly, then use remaining Q charges or W to disengage before his W can trap you.
Wave Control
- Maintain wave control by thinning minions to prevent Yorick from building grave stacks, but avoid hard pushing as this gives him free graves.
- Keep the wave in the center or slightly on your side to have room for extended trades without tower interference.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never commit to extended trades where ghouls and Maiden can deal sustained damage over time.
- Avoid using all your mobility spells to engage, as you need at least one escape tool to avoid getting trapped by W and focused down by his summons.
Created on 11/29/2025
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