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Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Mourning Mist
Yorick throws a globule of Black Mist that reduces armor, damages, slows and marks enemies. Summoned units gain move speed when moving towards marked targets.
Passive
Shepherd of Souls
<font color='#FF9900'>The Cursed Horde:</font> Yorick can summon Mist Walkers to swarm and attack nearby enemies.
Q
Last Rites
Yorick deals bonus damage on his next attack and heals himself. If the target is a champion or large monster or if the target dies, a grave will be dug.
R (Ultimate)
Eulogy of the Isles
Yorick summons the Maiden of the Mist that causes Yorick's attacks against the Maiden's target to deal bonus damage. The Maiden will also automatically raise Walkers from dead enemies.
W
Dark Procession
Yorick summons a destructible wall at target location that will block enemy movement.
Playing As Yorick
- -You do not need to cast Awakening to regain the ability to cast Last Rites.
- -The Maiden will attempt to assist you in a fight, so choose your targets well.
- -You can send the Maiden down a lane alone, be careful though, as she represents a large portion of your combat power.
Playing Against Yorick
- -You can cast Smite on Mist Walkers and the Maiden of the Mist to damage or kill them.
- -Try to thin out Yorick's minions before you engage him, Mist Walkers will die from a basic attack or a single target spell.
- -You can attack Dark Procession to break the wall down.
Lore
The last survivor of a long-forgotten religious order, Yorick is both blessed and cursed with power over the dead. Trapped on the Shadow Isles, his only companions are the rotting corpses and shrieking wraiths that he gathers to him. Yorick's monstrous actions belie his noble purpose: to free his home from the curse of the Ruination.
About Yorick, Shepherd of Souls
The last survivor of a long-forgotten religious order, Yorick is both blessed and cursed with power over the dead. Trapped on the Shadow Isles, his only companions are the rotting corpses and shrieking wraiths that he gathers to him. Yorick's monstrous actions belie his noble purpose: to free his home from the curse of the Ruination.
How to Play Yorick
Playing Yorickeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a fighter, Yorick benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- You do not need to cast Awakening to regain the ability to cast Last Rites.
- The Maiden will attempt to assist you in a fight, so choose your targets well.
- You can send the Maiden down a lane alone, be careful though, as she represents a large portion of your combat power.
Playing Against Yorick
- You can cast Smite on Mist Walkers and the Maiden of the Mist to damage or kill them.
- Try to thin out Yorick's minions before you engage him, Mist Walkers will die from a basic attack or a single target spell.
- You can attack Dark Procession to break the wall down.
Yorick Counters and Matchups
Yorick's toughest matchup this patch is Vex. Conversely, Yorick performs strongly into Brand.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Yorick
Riot rates Yorick's difficulty at 6/10. Yorick sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.