Yorick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Yorickvs Malphite

BFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yorick vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Yorick wins with a 59.5% win rate (+18.9%) over Malphite based on 37 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 Malphite 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 - 59.5% win rate in this matchup
Yorick
59.5% WR
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Malphite vs Yorick matchup - 40.5% win rate
Malphite
40.5% WR

Who Wins the Yorick vs Malphite Matchup?

Yorick wins the Yorick vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Yorick
Matches: 37
59.5%
Win Rate
40.5%
7.1
CS / min
5.9
858
DMG / min
756
11,784
Gold / game
10,508
417
Heal / min
150
1,031
DMG Mitigated / min
2,112
0.4
CC / min
1.0
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Yorick vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Yorick vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 37 recent matches analyzed, Yorick wins with a 59.5% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.5%, giving Yorick a 18.9 percentage point advantage. Yorick dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite 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 Malphite leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yorick players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Yorick wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.1Yorick
5.9Malphite
Yorick significantly out-farms Malphite by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Yorick a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Malphite players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
858Yorick
756Malphite
Yorick heavily out-damages Malphite by 102 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Malphite 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
11,784Yorick
10,508Malphite
Yorick generates a commanding 1,276 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Yorick consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malphite should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Yorick
1.0Malphite
Malphite provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Yorick, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malphite coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,448Yorick
2,263Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Yorick, healing and mitigating 815 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yorick is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yorick, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Yorick Build Against Malphite

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Yorick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yorick against Malphite 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Yorick vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yorick
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Yorick early game win rateYorick62.5%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite37.5%
Late Game
Yorick
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Yorick late game win rateYorick57.1%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite42.9%

Yorick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Malphite. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Malphite. 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. Malphite players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Yorick Runes Against Malphite

Resolve rune tree - Yorick primary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Yorick rune vs MalphiteDemolish - best Yorick rune vs MalphiteBone Plating - best Yorick rune vs MalphiteOvergrowth - best Yorick rune vs Malphite
Precision rune tree - Yorick secondary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Legend: Bloodline - best Yorick rune vs MalphitePresence of Mind - best Yorick rune vs Malphite
61.5% WR

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


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
50.00%946.886211,42963.0%37.5%
43.10%587.388111,51345.8%41.2%
63.46%526.978911,41474.1%52.0%
51.02%496.891911,92152.9%50.0%
43.75%486.791211,84358.3%29.2%
51.16%436.986811,03354.2%47.4%
45.24%426.572611,00145.0%45.5%
30.95%426.577811,84328.6%32.1%
59.46%377.185811,78462.5%57.1%
58.33%367.31,22413,33755.6%59.3%
40.00%356.798010,46016.7%64.7%
44.12%347.11,07911,24544.4%43.8%
45.45%337.079011,98654.5%40.9%
48.39%317.475912,10164.3%35.3%
55.17%297.394112,75545.5%61.1%
57.14%287.285611,93963.6%52.9%
62.96%277.01,08510,52357.1%69.2%
50.00%267.31,00312,24266.7%41.2%
42.31%266.77949,96850.0%33.3%
66.67%247.388512,23666.7%66.7%
43.48%236.46768,42750.0%36.4%
43.48%237.590112,50060.0%30.8%
57.14%217.486512,31337.5%69.2%
42.86%216.71,04910,75636.4%50.0%
47.62%217.01,07110,20146.1%50.0%
63.16%196.677011,83571.4%58.3%
66.67%187.285310,43077.8%55.6%
44.44%186.677012,14950.0%40.0%
55.56%187.184411,43362.5%50.0%
37.50%168.175610,05154.5%0.0%
56.25%167.484211,73371.4%44.4%
66.67%157.085011,06966.7%66.7%
50.00%127.31,15014,61550.0%50.0%
41.67%127.873511,10028.6%60.0%
50.00%126.986410,35350.0%50.0%
45.45%117.378513,19375.0%28.6%
54.55%117.576810,86675.0%42.9%
70.00%107.49109,55357.1%100.0%
40.00%105.08528,92666.7%0.0%
80.00%107.698215,370100.0%75.0%
50.00%104.97469,70566.7%25.0%
80.00%108.690513,57475.0%83.3%
33.33%97.385210,78450.0%20.0%
22.22%97.11,04912,1200.0%25.0%
25.00%86.386612,86825.0%25.0%
50.00%86.582313,67975.0%25.0%
75.00%86.975913,483100.0%60.0%
50.00%87.186814,72466.7%40.0%
57.14%77.280911,79766.7%50.0%
57.14%77.394414,757100.0%40.0%
42.86%75.57198,55650.0%0.0%
14.29%74.763310,8950.0%20.0%
42.86%78.180913,41050.0%33.3%
50.00%66.886911,8580.0%75.0%
66.67%67.51,02314,338100.0%60.0%
40.00%55.382214,00550.0%33.3%
20.00%56.58908,19933.3%0.0%
60.00%58.179611,156100.0%33.3%
80.00%54.51,05115,0360.0%80.0%

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Yorick vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yorick do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Yorick wins the Yorick vs Malphite matchup with a 59.5% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.5%, a 18.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 37 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Yorick do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Yorick has the advantage against Malphite with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Yorick takes over the Yorick vs Malphite matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Yorick scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yorick vs Malphite matchup?

Yorick wins the matchup against Malphite with a 59.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 18.9 percentage point advantage means Yorick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 37 games analyzed.

What is the best Yorick build against Malphite?

The best Yorick build against Malphite includes Serylda's Grudge, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Malphite?

The best Yorick runes against Malphite use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.5% win rate in the Yorick vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yorick counter Malphite?

Yes, Yorick has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 59.5% win rate. Yorick strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Yorick against Malphite?

When playing Yorick against Malphite, 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.