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Viktor vs Yorick

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize scaling and wave control to outpace Yorick's side-lane pressure and summon threat.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Yorick from safely setting up graves and Maiden.
Adapt defensively to Yorick's cage (W) by careful zone control and avoid getting trapped without (W) shield ready.

Trading pattern

Trade short with (E) poke and (Q) shield, keeping (W) ready to disengage from Yorick's cage (W).
Punish Yorick when he misses (E) or uses (W) poorly by stepping forward with evolved (E).
Avoid using abilities solely for waveclear to prevent giving Yorick free all-in windows.

Danger windows

Yorick is dangerous when his ghouls are ready and (E) marks you; avoid prolonged trades then.
Be cautious when Yorick traps you with (W) cage without your (W) shield or disengage available.
Yorick's Maiden alive means sustained pressure; avoid extended fights and respect his tower threat.

Early game

Use level 3 to establish spacing and poke with (E) without overcommitting to trades.
Avoid extended trades early; focus on farming safely and using (Q) shield to mitigate Yorick's poke.
Keep wave on your side to deny Yorick easy grave setups and reduce his side-lane threat.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) for zone control and defensive resets to counter Yorick's Maiden pressure.
After first mage item and ability evolution, increase pressure with reliable poke and trades.
Respect Yorick's level 6 spike when Maiden is summoned; avoid fighting without (R) ready.

Win conditions

Scale into teamfights with upgraded abilities and items to control space and damage.
Deny Yorick's grave setups and Maiden by maintaining wave control and punishing missed (E) or poor (W).
Use (R) windows to force picks or disengage, preventing Yorick from establishing side-lane dominance.