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Tahm Kench vs Yorick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Tahm Kench aims to survive and control the lane through durable short trades and denying Yorick's calm scaling setup.
Manage lane pressure to avoid giving Yorick the passive side-lane state he needs to build graves and summon Maiden.
This is a control vs splitpush matchup where Tahm Kench must disrupt Yorick's scaling and side pressure.

Trading pattern

Engage short trades by stacking passive and landing (Q) to slow or stun Yorick before he can respond.
Use (E) shield to absorb Yorick's burst and punish when Yorick commits to trades with ghouls or (E) mark.
Avoid fighting when Yorick has Maiden alive and ghouls ready, as his sustained pressure is stronger then.

Danger windows

Yorick is dangerous when he has graves ready and (E) mark active, enabling ghouls to pressure and (W) cage to trap.
Avoid prolonged fights when Maiden is alive, as Yorick's tower pressure and sustained damage spike.
Be cautious when your passive stacks are near three without (Q) ready, as Yorick may punish your cooldown window.

Early game

Use early levels to build passive stacks and threaten (Q) stun before Yorick can establish graves.
Avoid extended trades without (E) gray health shield to reduce Yorick's healing from (Q).
Pressure the wave enough to prevent Yorick from safely setting up his ghouls and Maiden.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Yorick or peel for yourself to negate his Maiden pressure.
After first tank item, increase short trade frequency to convert passive stacks into lane control.
Respect Yorick's level 6 when Maiden spawns and avoid extended fights near his prepared graves and ghouls.

Win conditions

Win lane by denying Yorick's ability to set graves and summon Maiden through aggressive short trades and wave pressure.
Use (Q) stun and (R) to isolate Yorick from his minion setup and prevent his splitpush threat.
Survive early pressure, build tank durability, and front-line in teamfights to protect carries and control objectives.