Gragas vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gragas vs Yorick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gragas controls the lane with medium early pressure and must deny Yorick's calm scaling by forcing short trades and punishing his setup windows.
Focus on disrupting Yorick's grave and Maiden setup to prevent his side-lane pressure and tower threat.
This is a control versus scaling matchup where Gragas aims to control short trades and deny Yorick's splitpush power.

Trading pattern

Take compact trades using (W) damage reduction and (E) stun, then disengage quickly using passive healing to reset.
Punish Yorick when he misses (E) or commits into your (E) by following up with burst trades.
Use (Q) to slow Yorick and zone his ghouls, preventing him from safely setting up graves and (W) cages.

Danger windows

Respect Yorick's threat when Maiden is alive and ghouls are ready, as his sustained damage and tower pressure increase.
Avoid engaging when your (E) is on cooldown or missed, as you lose both engage and escape options.
Be cautious when Yorick traps with (W) cage, especially if your (E) is unavailable to escape or interrupt.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to execute full short trade combos with (Q), (W), and (E) when Yorick lacks graves or Maiden.
Hold (E) to interrupt Yorick's limited mobility engages or to punish when Yorick commits to fighting with ghouls.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 where Yorick's sustained damage and healing from (Q) can outlast you.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Yorick or knock him away from Maiden, disrupting his all-in and splitpush threat.
After your first AP or tank item, leverage your improved burst or durability to pressure Yorick and force short trades.
Respect Yorick's level 6 when Maiden arrives, as his sustained pressure and tower threat spike significantly.

Win conditions

Control short trades using (W) and (E) to punish Yorick's overcommitment and deny his grave setup.
Use (R) to disengage or isolate Yorick when he commits to all-ins or to protect yourself from his sustained pressure.
Deny Maiden and ghouls by clearing waves quickly and forcing Yorick into unfavorable fights before he can scale.