Yorick Shepherd of Souls
The last survivor of a long-forgotten religious order, Yorick is both blessed and cursed with power over the dead. Trapped on the Shadow Isles, his only companions are the rotting corpses and shrieking wraiths that he gathers to him. Yorick's monstrous actions belie his noble purpose: to free his home from the curse of the Ruination.
Shepherd of Souls
The Cursed Horde: Yorick can summon Mist Walkers to swarm and attack nearby enemies.
Last Rites
Yorick deals bonus damage on his next attack and heals himself. If the target is a champion or large monster or if the target dies, a grave will be dug.
Cost:- 20
Cooldown:- 6/
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- 4
Range:- 0
Dark Procession
Yorick summons a destructible wall at target location that will block enemy movement.
Cost:- 70
Cooldown:- 20/
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- 12
Range:- 600
Mourning Mist
Yorick throws a globule of Black Mist that reduces armor, damages, slows and marks enemies. Summoned units gain move speed when moving towards marked targets.
Cost:- 50/
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- 70
Cooldown:- 12/
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- 8
Range:- 700
Eulogy of the Isles
Yorick summons the Maiden of the Mist that causes Yorick's attacks against the Maiden's target to deal bonus damage. The Maiden will also automatically raise Walkers from dead enemies.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 160/
- 130/
- 100
Range:- 600
- Fighter,
- Tank
Patch 26.1 Yorick Changes
Quick overview of Yorick's optimal setup in League of Legends. Yorick's top build includes Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Serylda's Grudge, Spear of Shojin, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline for maximum effectiveness. Yorick performs well against Yone, Aatrox, Fiora but struggles against Garen, Renekton, Volibear.
- Yorick's Top Build
- Yorick's Best Runes
- Yorick's Top Matchups
- Yorick's Counters
Yorick's base statistics in League of Legends. Yorick has 650 base health, 62 attack damage, 36 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Yorick's stats is crucial for maximizing Yorick's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Yorick's stats against other champions to see how Yorick ranks.
AP:0
AD:62(5 per level)
AS:0(2 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:300(60 per level)
Mana Regen:7(0.75 per level)
Health:650(114 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.8 per level)
Armor:36(4.5 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:175(175 per level)
Yorick Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Yorick Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 64.11% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.05% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Yorick Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Yorick's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 99.4%, Late Game: 13.4%, Objective Control: 78.9%, Supportive Strength: 48.1%, Creep Farming: 89.0%, Damage: 85.5%. These percentile rankings show how Yorick compares to other champions in each category.
Yorick demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 2.3% decrease from Iron to Diamond tiers. This pattern suggests that Yorick may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Yorick achieves a 57.1% win rate, which gradually declines to 54.9% in Diamond. This trend often indicates that Yorick's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (57.1%), Bronze (54.6%), Silver (50.7%), Gold (51.2%), Platinum (55.2%)) suggests that while Yorick can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Yorick's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Yorick is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Yorick, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Yorick at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
When to Pick Yorick
Strengths
- High win rate (53.16%) indicates strong meta position
- Strong matchups against Yone and Aatrox
- Optimal rune setup achieves 77.8% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Garen (42.6% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Yorick into favorable matchups like Yone where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Resolve rune setup for a $77.8% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Yorick Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Yorick in League of Legends?
Yorick is currently S tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Yorick ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Yorick's win rate?
Yorick has a 53.16% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Yorick's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Yorick?
Champions similar to Yorick include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Yorick in League of Legends.
How does Yorick perform during different match durations?
Yorick's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Yorick's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Yorick's performance at different game lengths.