K'Sante vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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K'Sante vs Yorick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by managing (Q) stacks and using terrain to threaten displacement and isolation.
Deny Yorick's scaling by preventing calm setups and avoiding giving him space to summon Maiden or prepare graves.
This is a control versus splitpush matchup where K'Sante must leverage terrain and dueling power to limit Yorick's side pressure.

Trading pattern

Trade only when (Q3) is ready and (W) is available to absorb damage and control space.
Punish Yorick immediately after he uses (W) cage or when his ghouls are not set up.
Avoid trading without (Q) stacks or (W), as Yorick's sustained damage and healing can overwhelm you otherwise.

Danger windows

Yorick is most dangerous when his ghouls are ready and (E) marks you, enabling his sustained damage.
Be cautious when Maiden is alive, as Yorick can force tower pressure and extended fights.
Avoid engaging without (Q3) or (W) up, as Yorick can punish your weaker trades or forced engages.

Early game

Use early levels to safely farm and stack (Q) while avoiding extended trades without (W) or (Q3).
Contest Yorick's attempts to set graves by pressuring him before he can summon Maiden.
Prioritize short trades around (Q) stacks and preserve (W) to absorb Yorick's burst when he commits.

Power spikes

Level 6: Unlock (R) to isolate Yorick near terrain for winning duels or to peel effectively.
First tank item: Increases your durability, allowing safer control trades and displacement plays.
Respect Yorick's level 6 spike when Maiden is alive; prioritize killing her to reduce his pressure.

Win conditions

Use your tank form to absorb Yorick's poke and control space with (Q) and (W) around terrain.
Only use (R) when you can isolate Yorick for a guaranteed winning duel or to peel for your team.
Deny Yorick's scaling by disrupting his grave setups and killing Maiden before she pressures towers.