Yorick vs Vayne
Top Lane MatchupYorick vs Vayne TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 as Vayne can freely kite your Q attempts and poke you down while you farm, forcing you to play defensively.
- Post-6 you gain significant kill pressure as your R traps her in fights and the Maiden's damage combined with ghouls can overwhelm her mobility.
How to Trade
- Your best trades require 3-4 graves setup - land W to trap her, then Q while ghouls swarm to force extended combat where your sustain advantage shines.
- Short trades favor her mobility, so always commit fully when you have ghoul advantage.
Wave Control
- Focus on farming safely and building graves early, then look for slow pushes when you have ghoul advantage to pressure her under tower.
- Use your superior sustain to outlast her poke and wait for jungle assistance or your R power spike.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't chase her without ghouls as she will simply kite you to death with superior range and mobility.
- Never waste your W on reaction to her movement - save it for when you can guarantee the trap will lead to a meaningful trade or all-in.
Created on 04/12/2026
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