Yorick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Yorickvs Lux

SFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yorick vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Lux wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Yorick based on 10 games. Lux wins the early laning phase while Yorick scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yorick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yorick vs Lux 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 - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Yorick
40.0% WR
VS
Lux vs Yorick matchup - 60.0% win rate
Lux
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Yorick vs Lux Matchup?

Lux wins the Yorick vs Lux matchup
Winner
Lux
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.6
CS / min
4.2
577
DMG / min
632
8,120
Gold / game
8,357
211
Heal / min
83
610
DMG Mitigated / min
347
0.3
CC / min
1.4
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Yorick vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Yorick vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Lux wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Yorick's 40.0%, giving Lux a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lux controls the early laning stage, but Yorick outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lux 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 Lux leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lux has a strong advantage in this matchup. Yorick players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Lux 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.

Yorick vs Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

Lux wins the laning phase against Yorick in League of Legends

Lux is favored during the laning phase against Yorick, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Lux holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.6Yorick
4.2Lux
Yorick edges out Lux by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yorick.
Damage
577Yorick
632Lux
Lux deals 55 more champion damage per minute than Yorick. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Yorick choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Lux's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,120Yorick
8,357Lux
Yorick and Lux generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 236 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Yorick
1.4Lux
Lux brings significantly more crowd control than Yorick, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Lux far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Yorick should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
820Yorick
430Lux
Yorick vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 391 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yorick can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Yorick Build Against Lux

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Yorick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yorick against Lux are Serylda's Grudge, Liandry's Torment 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 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lux. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Yorick vs Lux matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lux
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Yorick early game win rateYorick33.3%
Lux early game win rateLux66.7%
Late Game
Yorick
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Yorick late game win rateYorick50.0%
Lux late game win rateLux50.0%

Lux dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Yorick. This lopsided early game means Lux can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Yorick at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Lux. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Lux 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 Yorick Runes Against Lux

Sorcery rune tree - Yorick primary runes vs LuxSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Yorick rune vs LuxManaflow Band - best Yorick rune vs LuxTranscendence - best Yorick rune vs LuxGathering Storm - best Yorick rune vs Lux
Inspiration rune tree - Yorick secondary runes vs LuxInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Yorick rune vs LuxBiscuit Delivery - best Yorick rune vs Lux
100.0% WR

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


Yorick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.92%1926.887511,62552.9%43.9%
52.05%1467.490412,38557.1%48.9%
56.56%1227.176811,86567.9%47.0%
50.00%1186.893612,49559.5%44.7%
48.48%996.788211,69655.8%42.9%
45.45%996.676911,71244.2%46.4%
41.94%936.781612,15440.0%42.9%
45.45%886.91,07811,58151.4%41.2%
49.41%856.986210,36248.9%50.0%
55.42%837.31,25012,74056.0%55.2%
50.00%787.078611,80548.6%51.2%
58.90%736.91,05010,47558.3%59.5%
47.89%717.085712,47742.3%51.1%
57.97%697.01,00113,57954.5%59.6%
46.97%667.580212,47352.2%44.2%
43.94%666.894710,96325.8%60.0%
60.71%567.186311,71962.5%59.4%
48.15%546.881810,26861.5%35.7%
51.85%546.91,03312,33673.7%40.0%
52.83%536.71,10411,12250.0%55.2%
55.77%526.975011,26552.6%57.6%
58.82%517.392912,03272.7%48.3%
67.35%497.388211,89970.8%64.0%
56.25%487.086112,23159.1%53.9%
57.45%477.283011,88561.1%55.2%
42.22%456.81,05211,37938.1%45.8%
59.09%447.183210,88172.7%45.5%
52.50%406.477610,86553.3%52.0%
45.00%407.086611,13750.0%40.9%
45.45%337.782811,30560.0%23.1%
56.25%327.090212,25050.0%61.1%
41.94%317.174212,36138.5%44.4%
62.07%297.788513,93775.0%57.1%
62.07%297.081911,97280.0%52.6%
60.71%286.886012,17345.5%70.6%
51.85%277.376212,03969.2%35.7%
62.96%277.987312,54066.7%61.1%
52.17%236.795411,16863.6%41.7%
60.87%236.879913,05788.9%42.9%
43.48%237.087911,94660.0%38.9%
47.83%237.21,06813,86757.1%43.8%
50.00%227.083413,08860.0%47.1%
55.00%206.287911,74062.5%50.0%
50.00%204.675311,19263.6%33.3%
52.63%196.798715,17671.4%41.7%
50.00%187.276310,57655.6%44.4%
56.25%165.090011,71966.7%50.0%
66.67%155.866411,15987.5%42.9%
60.00%157.377210,92763.6%50.0%
40.00%156.878712,31450.0%36.4%
33.33%155.586913,66850.0%22.2%
71.43%146.293412,59983.3%62.5%
41.67%126.072710,63142.9%40.0%
45.45%116.472510,79820.0%66.7%
54.55%117.093613,986100.0%37.5%
45.45%117.390814,08925.0%57.1%
63.64%117.81,08415,342100.0%55.6%
40.00%105.88029,93442.9%33.3%
40.00%104.65778,12033.3%50.0%
44.44%96.78309,40860.0%25.0%
44.44%96.883311,09125.0%60.0%
50.00%86.284013,28075.0%25.0%
75.00%86.171311,63866.7%80.0%
50.00%84.081714,263100.0%33.3%
12.50%85.066310,9810.0%16.7%
33.33%66.21,09314,96450.0%25.0%
66.67%66.882012,5230.0%80.0%
66.67%66.873513,5430.0%80.0%
66.67%66.87188,077100.0%0.0%
33.33%62.55839,43725.0%50.0%
33.33%65.080712,19233.3%33.3%
50.00%67.585412,54566.7%33.3%
100.00%67.085415,645100.0%100.0%
20.00%57.59398,57750.0%0.0%
60.00%58.179611,156100.0%33.3%
20.00%52.975010,8660.0%25.0%
80.00%56.268810,84750.0%100.0%
80.00%53.066110,92050.0%100.0%
60.00%57.480710,79550.0%66.7%
60.00%57.072611,05950.0%66.7%

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Yorick vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yorick do against Lux in League of Legends?

Lux wins the Yorick vs Lux matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Yorick's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Yorick do against Lux in the early game?

In the early game, Lux has the advantage against Yorick with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Lux players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Yorick do against Lux in the late game?

In the late game, Yorick takes over the Yorick vs Lux matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Yorick scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yorick vs Lux matchup?

Lux wins the matchup against Yorick with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Lux is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Yorick build against Lux?

The best Yorick build against Lux includes Serylda's Grudge, Liandry's Torment, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Lux?

The best Yorick runes against Lux use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Yorick vs Lux matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yorick counter Lux?

No, Yorick struggles against Lux with only a 40.0% win rate. Lux has the advantage in this matchup. Yorick players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lux's lead.

How do I play Yorick against Lux?

When playing Yorick against Lux, play cautiously and avoid Lux's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Lux in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.