Yorick vs Aurora TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yorick vs Aurora

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yorick is a scaling splitpusher who must build graves and keep Maiden alive to pressure Aurora and the tower.
Manage wave control to force Aurora into unfavorable fights and deny her safe farming windows.
This is a scale-versus-scale matchup where Yorick aims to apply side-lane pressure while respecting Aurora's burst and mobility.

Trading pattern

Set up graves before trading, then use (E) to mark Aurora and send ghouls for damage.
Use (W) to trap Aurora when she is immobile or after she uses (W) to escape, as she has no quick escape then.
Avoid trading when (E) misses or graves are not prepared, as your damage and pressure drop significantly.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) ultimate is available, as her burst and mobility increase significantly.
Avoid extended trades after (W) is up, as she can reposition or escape easily.
Yorick is vulnerable without graves or Maiden; avoid fighting during these windows to prevent being burst down.

Early game

Focus on preparing graves early and avoid extended trades without ghoul support.
Use (E) to mark Aurora and send ghouls when graves are ready, punishing her limited range and dodgable (E).
Play around your low early agency by avoiding fights without Maiden or ghouls and prioritize safe farming.

Power spikes

At level 6, summon Maiden to greatly increase your side-lane pressure and duel power; protect her to force Aurora to respond.
After graves are prepared, use (E) to mark Aurora and pressure towers with your ghouls.
Respect Aurora's level 6 ultimate and first AP burst item spikes by playing cautiously and punishing cooldowns afterwards.

Win conditions

Use graves, ghouls, and Maiden to create sustained side-lane pressure that forces Aurora or her team to respond.
Trap Aurora with (W) when she is immobile or after she uses (W) to escape, then follow up with ghouls and tower pressure.
Deny Aurora safe farming by marking her with (E) and maintaining wave control to prevent her from scaling comfortably.