Yorickvs Naafiri
Yorick vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Naafiri wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Yorick based on 13 games. Yorick wins the early laning phase while Naafiri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yorick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yorick vs Naafiri matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Yorick vs Naafiri Matchup?
Yorick vs Naafiri Matchup Summary
The Yorick vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Yorick's 38.5%, giving Naafiri a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yorick controls the early laning stage, but Naafiri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yorick needs to press advantages before Naafiri reaches their power spikes, while Naafiri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yorick leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown
Yorick is favored during the laning phase against Naafiri, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Yorick holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Yorick Build Against Naafiri
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Yorick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yorick against Naafiri are Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Yorick 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 Yorick vs Naafiri matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Yorick50.0%
Naafiri50.0%Yorick28.6%Naafiri71.4%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Yorick and Naafiri, with Yorick 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.
Naafiri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Yorick. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Yorick has the edge early, but Naafiri 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 Naafiri
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Yorick the best tools to compete against Naafiri in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Yorick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.67% | 96 | 7.4 | 833 | 12,602 | 44.2% | 39.6% | |
| 54.88% | 82 | 7.1 | 950 | 12,130 | 61.8% | 50.0% | |
| 56.41% | 78 | 7.2 | 688 | 12,179 | 63.2% | 50.0% | |
| 61.64% | 73 | 7.2 | 902 | 12,649 | 66.7% | 56.8% | |
| 58.21% | 67 | 7.1 | 956 | 12,756 | 53.3% | 62.2% | |
| 55.38% | 65 | 6.8 | 908 | 11,939 | 63.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.77% | 65 | 6.8 | 796 | 10,999 | 48.6% | 53.6% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 7.1 | 895 | 11,340 | 46.1% | 61.9% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 7.5 | 738 | 11,704 | 48.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 6.9 | 857 | 11,482 | 30.4% | 65.2% | |
| 62.79% | 43 | 7.4 | 1,417 | 12,469 | 75.0% | 47.4% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 7.2 | 814 | 12,324 | 43.8% | 53.9% | |
| 66.67% | 42 | 6.7 | 950 | 11,822 | 65.0% | 68.2% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 7.3 | 897 | 12,889 | 58.8% | 36.0% | |
| 41.46% | 41 | 7.1 | 759 | 11,233 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 7.5 | 864 | 13,433 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 7.3 | 1,163 | 12,058 | 54.5% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 35 | 7.2 | 885 | 12,952 | 57.1% | 61.9% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 7.2 | 1,037 | 12,210 | 61.5% | 45.0% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 7.1 | 991 | 11,674 | 46.1% | 47.1% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 7.0 | 895 | 12,065 | 45.5% | 55.6% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 5.8 | 810 | 11,548 | 35.7% | 33.3% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.6 | 815 | 10,430 | 46.1% | 43.8% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 7.1 | 692 | 12,435 | 61.5% | 43.8% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 7.2 | 838 | 12,653 | 83.3% | 43.8% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.9 | 1,034 | 12,490 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 5.8 | 909 | 10,801 | 57.9% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 7.4 | 1,000 | 13,744 | 66.7% | 53.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.9 | 873 | 13,123 | 45.5% | 54.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.7 | 1,047 | 12,622 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 7.8 | 925 | 12,313 | 12.5% | 38.5% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 5.2 | 773 | 12,210 | 62.5% | 27.3% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.7 | 722 | 10,413 | 61.5% | 66.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.2 | 907 | 13,775 | 75.0% | 9.1% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 7.2 | 837 | 12,518 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 7.2 | 788 | 11,503 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 76.47% | 17 | 7.3 | 865 | 14,265 | 83.3% | 72.7% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 7.1 | 981 | 12,811 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 7.4 | 1,009 | 13,404 | 28.6% | 77.8% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 7.5 | 1,057 | 13,441 | 71.4% | 44.4% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 7.2 | 755 | 11,119 | 85.7% | 55.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.8 | 828 | 12,844 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.8 | 884 | 11,077 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.5 | 781 | 13,610 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.0 | 697 | 12,405 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 8.0 | 928 | 12,355 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.7 | 863 | 13,009 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 7.1 | 923 | 12,190 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 1,027 | 12,865 | 33.3% | 14.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 935 | 11,354 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.6 | 777 | 13,297 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 3.8 | 747 | 12,285 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.5 | 1,126 | 13,368 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.6 | 903 | 12,198 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 939 | 13,680 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 4.2 | 811 | 14,453 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.3 | 961 | 8,685 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.8 | 865 | 15,199 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.8 | 978 | 14,004 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.0 | 836 | 13,244 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.8 | 1,059 | 13,176 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 578 | 12,468 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 8.2 | 826 | 11,686 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.7 | 704 | 13,973 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.7 | 687 | 11,769 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 655 | 10,213 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 864 | 12,841 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 669 | 8,422 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 853 | 13,539 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.9 | 735 | 10,950 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 8.0 | 639 | 7,898 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 895 | 15,498 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 749 | 9,924 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 690 | 10,550 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 490 | 8,328 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.8 | 927 | 15,203 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
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Yorick vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Yorick do against Naafiri in League of Legends?
Naafiri wins the Yorick vs Naafiri matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Yorick's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.
How does Yorick do against Naafiri in the early game?
In the early game, Yorick has the advantage against Naafiri with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Naafiri in the late game?
In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Yorick vs Naafiri matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Yorick vs Naafiri matchup?
Naafiri wins the matchup against Yorick with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Yorick build against Naafiri?
The best Yorick build against Naafiri includes Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Yorick runes against Naafiri?
The best Yorick runes against Naafiri use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Yorick vs Naafiri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Yorick counter Naafiri?
No, Yorick struggles against Naafiri with only a 38.5% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Yorick players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.
How do I play Yorick against Naafiri?
When playing Yorick against Naafiri, play cautiously and avoid Naafiri's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Naafiri has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.