Yorick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.9%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Yorickvs Akali

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yorick vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Yorick wins with a 59.6% win rate (+19.1%) over Akali based on 47 games. Yorick holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Yorick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yorick vs Akali matchup.

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Yorick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yorick 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.

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Yorick - 59.6% win rate in this matchup
Yorick
59.6% WR
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Akali vs Yorick matchup - 40.4% win rate
Akali
40.4% WR

Who Wins the Yorick vs Akali Matchup?

Yorick wins the Yorick vs Akali matchup
Winner
Yorick
Matches: 47
59.6%
Win Rate
40.4%
7.3
CS / min
5.9
912
DMG / min
843
12,245
Gold / game
10,720
352
Heal / min
230
914
DMG Mitigated / min
635
0.3
CC / min
0.1
55.0%
Early Game WR
45.0%
63.0%
Late Game WR
37.0%

Yorick vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Yorick vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 47 recent matches analyzed, Yorick wins with a 59.6% win rate compared to Akali's 40.4%, giving Yorick a 19.1 percentage point advantage. Yorick dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yorick leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yorick players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Yorick vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Yorick wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Yorick
5.9Akali
Yorick significantly out-farms Akali by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 22 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Yorick a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Akali players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
912Yorick
843Akali
Yorick deals 70 more champion damage per minute than Akali. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Akali choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Yorick's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,245Yorick
10,720Akali
Yorick generates a commanding 1,525 more gold per game than Akali. This substantial economic advantage means Yorick consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akali should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Yorick
0.1Akali
Both Yorick and Akali provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,267Yorick
865Akali
Yorick vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 401 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yorick can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akali is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akali, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Yorick Build Against Akali

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Yorick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yorick against Akali are Serylda's Grudge, Spear of Shojin and Trinity Force. This combination gives Yorick an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Yorick vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yorick
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Yorick early game win rateYorick55.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali45.0%
Late Game
Yorick
63.0%
+25.9% advantage
Yorick late game win rateYorick63.0%
Akali late game win rateAkali37.0%

Yorick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Yorick can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Yorick is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.0% win rate — 25.9 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Yorick, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Yorick holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Akali players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Yorick Runes Against Akali

Precision rune tree - Yorick primary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Conqueror - best Yorick rune vs AkaliTriumph - best Yorick rune vs AkaliLegend: Bloodline - best Yorick rune vs AkaliLast Stand - best Yorick rune vs Akali
Resolve rune tree - Yorick secondary runes vs AkaliResolve
Bone Plating - best Yorick rune vs AkaliDemolish - best Yorick rune vs Akali
66.7% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Yorick to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Yorick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Yorick'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 Yorick build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Yorick matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.60%2177.479613,50759.7%56.5%
50.24%2096.988512,03057.6%45.2%
55.34%2067.385012,32959.3%52.2%
41.95%1746.981311,94448.2%36.3%
53.85%1697.089212,53754.8%53.1%
48.78%1646.892812,03250.7%47.3%
49.32%1487.21,12511,94245.7%52.6%
53.85%1437.290411,89652.5%54.8%
56.59%1297.275411,68868.3%45.5%
52.00%1257.11,08412,26649.1%54.2%
46.96%1156.777711,67732.7%60.0%
61.40%1147.51,37312,03475.9%46.4%
41.28%1097.21,05112,50153.3%32.8%
47.17%1066.980811,68352.0%42.9%
45.54%1016.684711,43653.2%38.9%
46.88%966.991412,20047.6%46.3%
47.31%937.288412,00357.9%40.0%
55.56%907.485412,81272.5%42.0%
52.87%877.679512,62256.4%50.0%
43.53%857.21,00412,62456.8%33.3%
46.43%847.189112,62555.6%39.6%
50.00%827.178912,20054.0%46.7%
50.00%686.682611,22946.7%52.6%
58.82%687.382611,55665.8%50.0%
38.33%606.993811,84634.5%41.9%
59.32%597.069111,48075.0%48.6%
44.07%597.074211,35448.6%37.5%
36.21%588.092413,14546.1%28.1%
55.17%587.188412,77577.3%41.7%
47.27%557.281611,82851.9%42.9%
64.81%547.01,13212,20174.1%55.6%
56.00%507.384711,28375.0%38.5%
46.94%496.080310,50456.7%31.6%
64.58%487.083312,55772.0%56.5%
59.57%477.391212,24555.0%63.0%
54.55%447.293712,05845.5%63.6%
41.86%437.191112,05340.0%43.5%
53.66%417.396612,86461.1%47.8%
58.54%416.580911,47773.9%38.9%
48.72%397.576412,01056.5%37.5%
68.57%356.987811,58775.0%60.0%
67.74%317.098413,33760.0%71.4%
46.67%307.181212,38657.1%37.5%
60.71%287.378313,69466.7%57.9%
62.96%277.682412,70463.6%62.5%
53.85%267.174312,85658.3%50.0%
76.92%266.092612,94784.6%69.2%
52.00%257.51,06012,62966.7%30.0%
52.00%257.094813,12940.0%60.0%
34.78%237.068511,22436.4%33.3%
68.18%227.076110,87361.5%77.8%
71.43%217.890212,42380.0%63.6%
42.86%216.876511,80950.0%33.3%
55.56%184.171710,54053.9%60.0%
38.89%184.180911,17755.6%22.2%
50.00%187.192112,19250.0%50.0%
58.82%176.880812,21462.5%55.6%
35.29%175.487813,34125.0%38.5%
47.06%177.592213,30680.0%33.3%
47.06%177.680511,89650.0%44.4%
68.75%167.995614,60280.0%63.6%
56.25%167.388310,71644.4%71.4%
53.33%154.56829,99633.3%83.3%
60.00%157.396814,19780.0%50.0%
21.43%146.86749,86925.0%16.7%
61.54%136.81,09212,51880.0%50.0%
66.67%126.279710,09171.4%60.0%
63.64%115.672110,77271.4%50.0%
50.00%104.76758,45133.3%75.0%
70.00%107.191213,74850.0%75.0%
40.00%105.665011,04260.0%20.0%
33.33%97.290110,52640.0%25.0%
44.44%97.06579,79642.9%50.0%
44.44%96.773210,10920.0%75.0%
55.56%96.382911,73550.0%66.7%
77.78%96.785311,961100.0%50.0%
66.67%93.459612,55950.0%80.0%
66.67%97.675312,14450.0%80.0%
25.00%84.769312,8790.0%28.6%
75.00%86.91,00114,95875.0%75.0%
75.00%86.387212,84066.7%80.0%
37.50%82.277612,88720.0%66.7%
37.50%87.372013,7330.0%50.0%
71.43%77.494711,10475.0%66.7%
57.14%75.788514,52850.0%60.0%
42.86%76.984912,23425.0%66.7%
57.14%74.158410,09775.0%33.3%
85.71%74.374111,98875.0%100.0%
85.71%73.476510,50080.0%100.0%
0.00%75.875311,4220.0%0.0%
57.14%76.786813,47750.0%60.0%
83.33%62.576712,89575.0%100.0%
50.00%63.863713,2130.0%50.0%
16.67%66.66149,56425.0%0.0%
83.33%67.484813,69050.0%100.0%
33.33%66.36159,99850.0%0.0%
50.00%66.49929,39966.7%33.3%
80.00%57.01,01313,880100.0%66.7%
40.00%57.089011,15550.0%33.3%
80.00%58.182213,951100.0%75.0%
80.00%56.896111,325100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.283614,06366.7%50.0%
100.00%58.075611,823100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.892613,60650.0%33.3%
60.00%55.21,02612,17075.0%0.0%
80.00%58.093914,092100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.191412,28650.0%66.7%
60.00%51.24668,45060.0%0.0%
40.00%56.186315,0020.0%50.0%

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Yorick vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yorick do against Akali in League of Legends?

Yorick wins the Yorick vs Akali matchup with a 59.6% win rate compared to Akali's 40.4%, a 19.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 47 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Yorick do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Yorick has the advantage against Akali with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. Yorick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Yorick do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Yorick takes over the Yorick vs Akali matchup with a 63.0% win rate compared to 37.0%. Yorick scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yorick vs Akali matchup?

Yorick wins the matchup against Akali with a 59.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 19.1 percentage point advantage means Yorick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 47 games analyzed.

What is the best Yorick build against Akali?

The best Yorick build against Akali includes Serylda's Grudge, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Yorick runes against Akali?

The best Yorick runes against Akali use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Yorick vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yorick counter Akali?

Yes, Yorick has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 59.6% win rate. Yorick strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Yorick against Akali?

When playing Yorick against Akali, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.