Rumble vs Yorick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rumble vs Yorick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use Rumble's early lane pressure to deny Yorick a calm scaling lane and force him off graves setup.
Prioritize managing Heat to win short-range trades and control the wave to prevent Yorick's side-lane pressure.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Rumble must snowball early and prevent Yorick from setting up his splitpush.

Trading pattern

Enter trades with danger-zone Heat, land (E) to slow Yorick, then follow up with (Q) for max damage.
Punish Yorick when his (E) misses or graves are not ready by forcing short trades.
Use (R) to cut off Yorick's escape path in tight spaces or during all-ins rather than random poke.

Danger windows

Yorick is dangerous when (E) marks you and ghouls are ready; avoid extended trades during this window.
Be cautious when Yorick traps you with (W) cage without an escape; maintain spacing to avoid being locked down.
Yorick's threat spikes when Maiden is alive and pressuring; avoid fights near tower or tight corridors without (R) ready.

Early game

Pressure Yorick aggressively before level 6 to prevent him from preparing graves and summoning Maiden.
Use (E) slow to keep Yorick in (Q) range and force short trades with danger-zone Heat.
Avoid overheating before trades to maintain spell access and punish Yorick's low mobility.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to trap Yorick or cut escape routes, denying his side-lane pressure and all-in potential.
After first AP item, increase pressure with empowered (Q) and (R) to punish Yorick staying in range.
Respect Yorick's level 6 when Maiden is summoned; avoid extended fights if Maiden is alive and pressuring towers.

Win conditions

Snowball early trades by managing Heat and landing (E) slows to keep Yorick in (Q) range for burst damage.
Use (R) to control river or lane choke points, cutting off Yorick's escape and forcing kills or objective fights.
Deny Yorick's graves and Maiden setup by pressuring the wave and punishing his attempts to side-lane or siege.