Yorick vs Gwen TOP Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use graves and Maiden to pressure towers and force Gwen to respond.
Deny Gwen extended fights where her stacked and block retaliation.
Focus on splitpush and side-lane pressure to leverage Yorick's scaling and siege strengths.

Vulnerable before graves and Maiden setup; Gwen can outtrade with stacked and mobility.
Beware Gwen's slow and chase after level 6, especially without ghouls or cage.
Avoid extended fights inside mist where she negates your retaliation and punishes low mobility.

Level 6 Maiden greatly increases side-lane pressure and duel power; keep her alive.
Prepared graves plus mark create strong sustained pressure on Gwen.
Respect Gwen's level 6 spike that adds slow and chase; avoid fights inside her mist.

Win by landing with graves ready, trapping Gwen with , and keeping Maiden alive.
Deny Gwen's scaling by forcing fights when her is down and before full stacks.
Use side-lane pressure with Maiden and ghouls to force Gwen's team to answer and secure tower objectives.

Tactical tip

For Yorick vs Gwen, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.

Updated Jul 4, 2026