Yorick is a scaling splitpusher who must build graves and keep Maiden alive to pressure towers against Rumble's early lane bullying.
Yorick should avoid giving Rumble free short-range trades by respecting his heat management and (E) slow, focusing on prepared ghoul setups to punish overextensions.
Trading pattern
Trade only when graves are ready and (E) marks Rumble, sending ghouls to capitalize on his immobility.
Use (W) cage to trap Rumble when slowed by (E) to force short trades that favor Yorick's army.
Avoid fighting without Maiden or ghoul support, as (Q) empowered damage and (R) zone can punish isolated trades.
Danger windows
Be cautious when Rumble has (Q) danger zone active with (E) slow ready, as his short-range trades spike.
Avoid fighting when (R) is deployed in choke points or to cut escape paths.
Yorick is vulnerable without graves or Maiden; avoid all-ins during these windows to prevent lethal trades.
Early game
Focus on setting graves before engaging to maximize ghouls' pressure and avoid early trades without ghoul support.
Avoid extended fights early as Rumble's high early agency and (Q) danger zone punish melee proximity.
Use (E) slow to land ghouls on Rumble when he mispositions after overheating or missing (E) charges.
Power spikes
At level 6, summon Maiden (R) to gain sustained side-lane pressure and force Rumble to respond or lose tower plates.
When graves and ghouls are prepared, pressure Rumble who struggles against sustained minion setups.
Respect Rumble's level 6 (R) zone control and his empowered (Q) trades after his first AP item, avoiding prolonged fights in his danger zone.
Win conditions
Use prepared graves, (E) marks, and (W) cage to trap Rumble and force trades that favor your ghoul army.
Keep Maiden alive to apply sustained tower pressure, forcing Rumble or his team to respond and creating side-lane advantages.
Exploit Rumble's cooldowns on (E) and (R) by engaging when these are down to secure favorable trades and splitpush safely.
Tip: For Yorick vs Rumble, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.
