Jax vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jax vs Yorick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize surviving Yorick's early poke and avoid extended fights before your item spikes.
Use your (E) to block Yorick's auto attacks and bait trades when his ghouls or Maiden are not ready.
This matchup is a scaling duel where Jax aims to outscale Yorick in side-lane fights after key item spikes.

Trading pattern

Bait Yorick's auto attacks into (E) to stun and trade favorably before he can summon ghouls or Maiden.
Avoid fighting inside (W) cage; use (Q) to reposition only when (E) is ready.
Punish Yorick's cooldowns on (E) and Maiden's absence by forcing extended trades with your empowered autos and (R).

Danger windows

Yorick is most dangerous when his ghouls are ready and (E) marks you, enabling sustained damage and pressure.
Avoid fighting when Maiden is alive and Yorick has set up graves and (W) to trap you.
You are vulnerable immediately after using (E); avoid overcommitting without your stun available.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and using (E) to negate Yorick's auto-based damage early.
Avoid engaging when Yorick has graves prepared or Maiden alive to reduce his pressure potential.
Use (Q) cautiously to close distance only when (E) is available to avoid being trapped by (W).

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to increase your durability and take longer trades when (E) is available or Yorick's cooldowns are down.
After your two-item spike, force side-lane pressure and extended duels where your scaling outmatches Yorick.
Respect Yorick's level 6 when Maiden is summoned; avoid extended trades until you can contest her presence.

Win conditions

Survive early poke and avoid unfavorable trades before your item spikes.
Use (E) to deny Yorick's auto attacks and bait trades, then extend fights after reaching key items.
Force isolated side-lane duels post two-item spike to leverage your superior scaling and splitpush potential.