FighterJuggernautTank

Yorick

Shepherd of Souls

About Yorick

Yorick, Shepherd of Souls, is a powerful fighter, juggernaut, and tank champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on June 22, 2011 during Patch 1.0.0.120, Yorick has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 9 unique skins available, Yorick offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Yorick has a good amount of skins, including some really nice reimaginings of the character.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Yorick brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Yorick is primarily played as a fighter/juggernaut/tank, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in toplane. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.120, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Yorick's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Yorick requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against opponents by absorbing damage and disrupting enemy formations with CC.

Yorick's story

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.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Yorick's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Yorick

Whether you're just picking up Yorick or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this fighter, juggernaut, and tank champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • Impressive durability
  • Strong dueling potential
  • Strong crowd control abilities

Champion weaknesses

  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Limited damage output
  • May struggle against true tanks
  • Can be kited by other champions

Yorick currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Yorick should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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