Yorick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Yorickvs Ryze

SFighterTank
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yorick vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Ryze wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Yorick based on 6 games. Ryze 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 Ryze 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.

Compare against an opponent
Yorick - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Yorick
33.3% WR
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Ryze vs Yorick matchup - 66.7% win rate
Ryze
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Yorick vs Ryze Matchup?

Ryze wins the Yorick vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.4
CS / min
6.8
669
DMG / min
894
8,422
Gold / game
8,888
327
Heal / min
227
736
DMG Mitigated / min
670
0.3
CC / min
0.6
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Yorick vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Yorick vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Yorick's 33.3%, giving Ryze a 33.3 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 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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 Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Yorick in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Yorick
6.8Ryze
Ryze edges out Yorick by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ryze.
Damage
669Yorick
894Ryze
Ryze heavily out-damages Yorick by 225 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yorick should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ryze's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,422Yorick
8,888Ryze
Ryze earns 466 more gold per game than Yorick, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ryze slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Yorick
0.6Ryze
Ryze provides 0.4 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
1,063Yorick
896Ryze
Yorick vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 166 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 Yorick Build Against Ryze

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Yorick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yorick against Ryze are Hullbreaker, Spear of Shojin and Trinity Force. 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 Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Yorick early game win rateYorick25.0%
Ryze early game win rateRyze75.0%
Late Game
Yorick
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Yorick late game win rateYorick50.0%
Ryze late game win rateRyze50.0%

Ryze dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Yorick. This lopsided early game means Ryze 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 Ryze. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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 Yorick Runes Against Ryze

Sorcery rune tree - Yorick primary runes vs RyzeSorcery
Summon Aery - best Yorick rune vs RyzeManaflow Band - best Yorick rune vs RyzeTranscendence - best Yorick rune vs RyzeScorch - best Yorick rune vs Ryze
Resolve rune tree - Yorick secondary runes vs RyzeResolve
Revitalize - best Yorick rune vs RyzeFont of Life - best Yorick rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Yorick the best tools to compete against Ryze 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.

Yorick matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.67%967.483312,60244.2%39.6%
54.88%827.195012,13061.8%50.0%
56.41%787.268812,17963.2%50.0%
61.64%737.290212,64966.7%56.8%
58.21%677.195612,75653.3%62.2%
55.38%656.890811,93963.0%50.0%
50.77%656.879610,99948.6%53.6%
53.19%477.189511,34046.1%61.9%
42.55%477.573811,70448.0%36.4%
47.83%466.985711,48230.4%65.2%
62.79%437.41,41712,46975.0%47.4%
50.00%427.281412,32443.8%53.9%
66.67%426.795011,82265.0%68.2%
45.24%427.389712,88958.8%36.0%
41.46%417.175911,23357.1%25.0%
54.05%377.586413,43350.0%57.1%
55.56%367.31,16312,05854.5%57.1%
60.00%357.288512,95257.1%61.9%
51.52%337.21,03712,21061.5%45.0%
46.67%307.199111,67446.1%47.1%
51.72%297.089512,06545.5%55.6%
34.48%295.881011,54835.7%33.3%
44.83%296.681510,43046.1%43.8%
51.72%297.169212,43561.5%43.8%
60.71%287.283812,65383.3%43.8%
57.69%266.91,03412,49066.7%50.0%
56.00%255.890910,80157.9%50.0%
58.33%247.41,00013,74466.7%53.3%
50.00%226.987313,12345.5%54.5%
52.38%216.71,04712,62250.0%53.9%
28.57%217.892512,31312.5%38.5%
42.11%195.277312,21062.5%27.3%
63.16%196.772210,41361.5%66.7%
36.84%196.290713,77575.0%9.1%
50.00%187.283712,51840.0%62.5%
52.94%177.278811,50357.1%50.0%
76.47%177.386514,26583.3%72.7%
64.71%177.198112,81175.0%55.6%
56.25%167.41,00913,40428.6%77.8%
56.25%167.51,05713,44171.4%44.4%
68.75%167.275511,11985.7%55.6%
53.33%156.882812,84433.3%58.3%
46.67%156.888411,07733.3%55.6%
46.15%134.578113,61042.9%50.0%
38.46%136.069712,40550.0%28.6%
63.64%118.092812,35571.4%50.0%
45.45%117.786313,00975.0%28.6%
36.36%117.192312,19066.7%0.0%
20.00%106.51,02712,86533.3%14.3%
50.00%106.893511,35450.0%50.0%
70.00%107.677713,29766.7%71.4%
33.33%93.874712,28525.0%40.0%
55.56%97.51,12613,36840.0%75.0%
55.56%95.690312,19850.0%60.0%
75.00%87.093913,680100.0%60.0%
75.00%84.281114,453100.0%66.7%
50.00%87.39618,68560.0%33.3%
25.00%87.886515,1990.0%33.3%
57.14%75.897814,00466.7%50.0%
57.14%74.083613,244100.0%50.0%
71.43%77.81,05913,17666.7%75.0%
57.14%77.057812,468100.0%40.0%
42.86%78.282611,68620.0%100.0%
28.57%76.770413,9730.0%33.3%
71.43%77.768711,76966.7%75.0%
0.00%66.765510,2130.0%0.0%
66.67%66.486412,84180.0%0.0%
33.33%66.46698,42225.0%50.0%
33.33%66.585313,5390.0%50.0%
66.67%63.973510,95050.0%75.0%
16.67%68.06397,89833.3%0.0%
60.00%53.989515,498100.0%50.0%
20.00%52.47499,92433.3%0.0%
0.00%57.769010,5500.0%0.0%
60.00%56.64908,32875.0%0.0%
60.00%57.892715,203100.0%33.3%

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Yorick vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yorick do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Yorick vs Ryze matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Yorick's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Yorick do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Yorick with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Ryze players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Yorick do against Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Yorick takes over the Yorick vs Ryze 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 Ryze matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Yorick with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Yorick build against Ryze?

The best Yorick build against Ryze includes Hullbreaker, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Yorick runes against Ryze?

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

Does Yorick counter Ryze?

No, Yorick struggles against Ryze with only a 33.3% win rate. Ryze has the advantage in this matchup. Yorick players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ryze's lead.

How do I play Yorick against Ryze?

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