Yorick vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yorick vs Gnar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yorick aims to control the lane through prepared graves and (E) marks to pressure Gnar and force responses to Maiden's side-lane threat.
Manage medium lane pressure by setting up ghouls before engaging, denying Gnar safe scaling and punishing his mini form fragility.
This is a splitpush versus control matchup where Yorick must leverage sustained push and zone control to outscale and pressure Gnar.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by marking Gnar with (E) to send ghouls and trap him with (W) when he is immobile or without (E) for escape.
Punish Gnar when his (E) hop is down or after his mega form expires to reduce his crowd control threat.
Avoid fighting without graves or Maiden as Yorick's damage and pressure drop significantly against Gnar's poke and mobility.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gnar's Rage is near mega form and he can engage with (E) and (R) stun near walls.
Yorick is vulnerable without graves or Maiden, especially against Gnar's poke and crowd control during mega form.
Avoid extended trades when (E) is available to kite or when he has stacked Rage for mega form initiation.

Early game

Focus on building graves early and avoid fighting without ghouls or (E) marks to prevent losing trades.
Use (Q) to sustain and prepare for trades rather than all-in early, respecting Gnar's medium early agency.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 when Yorick lacks Maiden and Gnar can kite or punish low mobility.

Power spikes

At level 6, summon Maiden (R) to greatly increase side-lane pressure and duel potential; protect her to force Gnar to respond.
Prepare graves before trades to maximize ghouls' damage and pressure on Gnar, forcing him to clear or lose lane control.
Respect Gnar's level 6 mega form with (R) and (W) stun combo, avoiding all-ins during his crowd control windows.

Win conditions

Use (E) marks and graves to set up ghouls and trap Gnar with (W), forcing him to lose wave control or take damage.
Keep Maiden alive to maintain sustained side-lane pressure and force Gnar's team to respond, opening map pressure.
Exploit Gnar's cooldowns on (E) and mega form duration to engage and convert trades into tower damage and lane dominance.