Gnar vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use mini form poke and kiting to deny Yorick's graves and prevent Maiden setup.
Prioritize lane pressure to disrupt Yorick's slow scaling and side-lane dominance.
Manage Rage and terrain to punish Yorick's low mobility and force fights on your terms.

Trade short-range poke in mini form using and , kiting with to dodge cage and mark.
Punish Yorick when graves or Maiden are down by forcing trades and wave pressure.
Avoid fighting when is down or Rage is poorly timed to prevent sustained damage and healing.

Yorick is most dangerous when ghouls are ready and marks you for sustained damage.
Avoid being trapped by cage without available to escape, especially near walls.
Be cautious when Maiden is alive and Yorick applies side-lane pressure, increasing his threat sharply.

Harass Yorick early with mini form and before graves are prepared.
Avoid extended trades without to escape Yorick's cage and ghouls.
Time Rage buildup to transform for wave crashes or to contest Maiden pressure at level 6.

At level 6, use mega form near terrain for wall stun and durable engage to disrupt Yorick.
Manage Rage to enter fights with mega form ready, maximizing crowd control and survivability.
Respect Yorick's level 6 spike with Maiden alive; avoid extended trades and punish Maiden's death.

Use mini form poke and kiting to deny Yorick's graves and prevent Maiden from establishing pressure.
Time mega form transformations near terrain to maximize CC and disrupt Yorick's setup.
Control wave and lane state to prevent Yorick from safely splitpushing and scaling into late game.

Tactical tip

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Updated Jul 4, 2026