Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Ryzevs Yorick

DMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Yorick is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Yorick wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Ryze based on 7 games. Ryze wins the early laning phase while Yorick scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Yorick matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Yorick - 42.9% win rateYorick(42.9%)
Ryze - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
42.9% WR
VS
Yorick vs Ryze matchup - 57.1% win rate
Yorick
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Yorick Matchup?

Yorick wins the Ryze vs Yorick matchup
Winner
Yorick
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
7.2
CS / min
7.9
815
DMG / min
1,008
12,729
Gold / game
14,637
206
Heal / min
473
847
DMG Mitigated / min
1,111
0.7
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Ryze vs Yorick Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Yorick matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Yorick wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Ryze's 42.9%, giving Yorick a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ryze controls the early laning stage, but Yorick outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ryze needs to press advantages before Yorick reaches their power spikes, while Yorick should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ryze leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yorick has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Yorick overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ryze vs Yorick Laning Phase Breakdown

Yorick wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

Yorick is favored during the laning phase against Ryze, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Yorick holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.2Ryze
7.9Yorick
Yorick edges out Ryze by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yorick.
Damage
815Ryze
1,008Yorick
Yorick heavily out-damages Ryze by 193 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ryze should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Yorick's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,729Ryze
14,637Yorick
Yorick generates a commanding 1,908 more gold per game than Ryze. This substantial economic advantage means Yorick consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ryze should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Ryze
0.4Yorick
Ryze provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Yorick, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ryze coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,053Ryze
1,584Yorick
Yorick vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 531 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yorick can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ryze Build Against Yorick

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Yorick, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Yorick are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ryze vs Yorick matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze50.0%
Yorick early game win rateYorick50.0%
Late Game
Yorick
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze40.0%
Yorick late game win rateYorick60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ryze and Yorick, with Ryze holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Yorick is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Ryze. Extended games heavily favor Yorick, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ryze has the edge early, but Yorick gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ryze Runes Against Yorick

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs YorickSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Ryze rune vs YorickManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs YorickTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs YorickGathering Storm - best Ryze rune vs Yorick
Resolve rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs YorickResolve
Bone Plating - best Ryze rune vs YorickOvergrowth - best Ryze rune vs Yorick
60.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Ryze the best tools to compete against Yorick in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Ryze's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.60%577.085512,09236.4%40.0%
48.15%547.577612,74852.4%45.5%
46.81%477.082711,86447.8%45.8%
48.84%436.880811,84355.6%44.0%
45.00%407.282511,56552.6%38.1%
44.44%367.382712,57823.1%56.5%
48.57%357.281611,57141.2%55.6%
54.29%357.590213,17342.9%61.9%
52.94%348.01,06811,84052.4%53.9%
59.38%327.273311,54346.7%70.6%
60.00%307.690111,97257.1%62.5%
51.72%297.480211,58950.0%52.9%
59.26%277.583611,33353.9%64.3%
46.15%267.376410,62240.0%54.5%
61.54%267.51,03714,78657.1%63.2%
52.00%256.57139,24753.3%50.0%
52.00%256.890412,72850.0%53.3%
54.55%227.291912,75044.4%61.5%
52.38%217.385912,97175.0%38.5%
57.14%217.41,03112,45762.5%53.9%
65.00%207.785512,17277.8%54.5%
40.00%207.187710,02650.0%30.0%
42.11%197.882512,34022.2%60.0%
63.16%197.41,00113,94057.1%66.7%
72.22%187.481411,60055.6%88.9%
44.44%187.589611,99166.7%33.3%
47.06%176.987112,47542.9%50.0%
43.75%167.592110,98650.0%33.3%
60.00%157.71,04913,24250.0%66.7%
28.57%147.278412,18040.0%22.2%
21.43%147.184811,56740.0%11.1%
57.14%147.287611,92180.0%44.4%
42.86%147.490812,03950.0%37.5%
35.71%147.492415,3420.0%55.6%
61.54%137.583011,89650.0%66.7%
46.15%137.989911,61325.0%80.0%
61.54%137.098012,60040.0%75.0%
61.54%137.684512,96862.5%60.0%
27.27%116.782212,11825.0%28.6%
30.00%108.184211,77433.3%25.0%
70.00%106.799311,69160.0%80.0%
40.00%107.196710,70542.9%33.3%
70.00%106.867910,65185.7%33.3%
22.22%97.288611,33520.0%25.0%
37.50%86.877910,31840.0%33.3%
50.00%87.01,13811,71733.3%60.0%
50.00%87.16177,64842.9%100.0%
62.50%87.788912,43766.7%60.0%
42.86%77.281512,72950.0%40.0%
57.14%76.891112,787100.0%40.0%
42.86%77.496611,20633.3%50.0%
71.43%76.774011,29450.0%100.0%
16.67%67.27548,7760.0%50.0%
50.00%67.31,10213,29766.7%33.3%
50.00%67.791512,142100.0%25.0%
66.67%67.592512,90850.0%75.0%
83.33%68.61,26514,718100.0%75.0%
50.00%67.91,26210,57866.7%33.3%
33.33%68.090713,18750.0%25.0%
33.33%66.784111,57250.0%25.0%
50.00%66.687011,70066.7%33.3%
60.00%57.879810,95050.0%100.0%
40.00%57.61,15916,2650.0%40.0%
20.00%56.56919,71833.3%0.0%
60.00%57.11,32214,5920.0%75.0%
60.00%56.779914,1770.0%60.0%
40.00%57.692213,70450.0%33.3%
80.00%57.51,05214,019100.0%75.0%
80.00%57.01,24312,781100.0%66.7%
40.00%58.090713,4430.0%40.0%
60.00%57.884211,98250.0%66.7%

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Ryze vs Yorick - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Yorick in League of Legends?

Yorick wins the Ryze vs Yorick matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Ryze's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Ryze do against Yorick in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Yorick with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Ryze players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ryze do against Yorick in the late game?

In the late game, Yorick takes over the Ryze vs Yorick matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Yorick scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ryze vs Yorick matchup?

Yorick wins the matchup against Ryze with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Yorick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Yorick?

The best Ryze build against Yorick includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Yorick?

The best Ryze runes against Yorick use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Ryze vs Yorick matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ryze counter Yorick?

No, Ryze struggles against Yorick with only a 42.9% win rate. Yorick has the advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yorick's lead.

How do I play Ryze against Yorick?

When playing Ryze against Yorick, play cautiously and avoid Yorick's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Yorick has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.