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

Yorickvs Zaahen

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yorick vs Zaahen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Yorick wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.3%) over Zaahen based on 41 games. Yorick wins the early laning phase while Zaahen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yorick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yorick vs Zaahen 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 - 53.7% win rate in this matchup
Yorick
53.7% WR
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Zaahen vs Yorick matchup - 46.3% win rate
Zaahen
46.3% WR

Who Wins the Yorick vs Zaahen Matchup?

Yorick wins the Yorick vs Zaahen matchup
Winner
Yorick
Matches: 41
53.7%
Win Rate
46.3%
7.3
CS / min
6.5
966
DMG / min
717
12,864
Gold / game
11,572
334
Heal / min
524
983
DMG Mitigated / min
1,266
0.3
CC / min
0.7
61.1%
Early Game WR
38.9%
47.8%
Late Game WR
52.2%

Yorick vs Zaahen Matchup Summary

The Yorick vs Zaahen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Yorick wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Zaahen's 46.3%, giving Yorick a 7.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yorick controls the early laning stage, but Zaahen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yorick needs to press advantages before Zaahen reaches their power spikes, while Zaahen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zaahen leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yorick players can confidently pick into Zaahen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zaahen 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 Zaahen Laning Phase Breakdown

Yorick wins the laning phase against Zaahen in League of Legends

Yorick is favored during the laning phase against Zaahen, 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
7.3Yorick
6.5Zaahen
Yorick edges out Zaahen by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yorick.
Damage
966Yorick
717Zaahen
Yorick heavily out-damages Zaahen by 249 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zaahen 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
12,864Yorick
11,572Zaahen
Yorick generates a commanding 1,292 more gold per game than Zaahen. This substantial economic advantage means Yorick consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zaahen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Yorick
0.7Zaahen
Zaahen 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 Zaahen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,317Yorick
1,789Zaahen
Zaahen vastly out-sustains Yorick, healing and mitigating 473 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zaahen 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 Zaahen

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Zaahen, providing the mobility and stats Yorick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yorick against Zaahen 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 Zaahen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Yorick vs Zaahen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yorick
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Yorick early game win rateYorick61.1%
Zaahen early game win rateZaahen38.9%
Late Game
Zaahen
52.2%
+4.3% advantage
Yorick late game win rateYorick47.8%
Zaahen late game win rateZaahen52.2%

Yorick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.1% win rate — a 22.2 percentage point lead over Zaahen. This lopsided early game means Yorick can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Zaahen takes over with a 52.2% win rate, leading Yorick by 4.3 percentage points. Zaahen scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Yorick must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zaahen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zaahen survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Yorick Runes Against Zaahen

Precision rune tree - Yorick primary runes vs ZaahenPrecision
Conqueror - best Yorick rune vs ZaahenTriumph - best Yorick rune vs ZaahenLegend: Bloodline - best Yorick rune vs ZaahenLast Stand - best Yorick rune vs Zaahen
Resolve rune tree - Yorick secondary runes vs ZaahenResolve
Bone Plating - best Yorick rune vs ZaahenDemolish - best Yorick rune vs Zaahen
66.7% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Yorick to press their advantage against Zaahen, 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 Zaahen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yorick do against Zaahen in League of Legends?

Yorick wins the Yorick vs Zaahen matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Zaahen's 46.3%, a 7.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Yorick do against Zaahen in the early game?

In the early game, Yorick has the advantage against Zaahen with a 61.1% win rate versus 38.9%. 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 Zaahen in the late game?

In the late game, Zaahen takes over the Yorick vs Zaahen matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to 47.8%. Zaahen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yorick vs Zaahen matchup?

Yorick wins the matchup against Zaahen with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.3 percentage point advantage means Yorick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.

What is the best Yorick build against Zaahen?

The best Yorick build against Zaahen includes Serylda's Grudge, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Zaahen?

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

Does Yorick counter Zaahen?

Yes, Yorick has a favorable matchup against Zaahen with a 53.7% win rate. Yorick strongly counters Zaahen in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Yorick against Zaahen?

When playing Yorick against Zaahen, 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.