Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 37Updated 10/28/2026, 7:43:41 AM
Confidence: Medium+6.8% vs 50%37 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Viego edge
Viego can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Viego edge
Convert leads before Yorick scales or roams.
Level 6+
Viego edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Viego edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
AI heuristicFavored
- Sample win rate for Viego is 56.8% in this matchup.
- Viego is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Viego into Yorick — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Viego page (Jungle): Conqueror Build · 45.1% WR · 306 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 472Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM