Olaf vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Olaf vs Yorick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Olaf should pressure Yorick early to deny his calm scaling and prevent grave setup.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Olaf's early lane pressure can disrupt Yorick's side-lane threat.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing (Q) and picking it up to keep Yorick slowed and prevent his escape.
Punish Yorick immediately after he misses (E) to avoid ghouls and slow pressure.
Use (R) to ignore (W) cage and force straight-line fights when Yorick cannot disengage.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Yorick has Maiden alive and ghouls ready, as his sustained pressure and cage can trap you.
Avoid all-ins when (R) is down, as (W) cage and (E) slow can lock you down.
Watch for (E) mark combined with ghouls, which increases his damage and zoning threat.

Early game

Use (Q) to start trades and pick up axes to maintain chase and pressure before Yorick sets graves.
Avoid fighting Yorick when his ghouls and Maiden are active and ready to support him.
Prioritize extended trades where (R) can negate Yorick's soft crowd control and zoning (W).

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to gain crowd control immunity and force all-ins before Yorick can fully set up his Maiden.
After your first fighter item, increase pressure by extending fights and chasing Yorick who lacks mobility.
Respect Yorick's level 6 spike when Maiden is summoned; avoid extended fights without (R) ready to counter her pressure.

Win conditions

Win by landing repeated (Q) slows to keep Yorick within reach and force extended trades.
Use (R) to negate Yorick's crowd control and chase him down in side-lane duels.
Deny Yorick's grave and Maiden setups by pressuring early and punishing missed (E) to prevent his scaling and tower pressure.