Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 23Updated 9/11/2026, 8:21:45 PM
Confidence: Medium-6.5% vs 50%23 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Bel'Veth edge
Bel'Veth has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Bel'Veth edge
Yorick needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Bel'Veth edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Bel'Veth edge
If Yorick reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
Sample-basedHard
- Sample win rate for Yorick is 43.5% in this matchup.
- Bel'Veth statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Yorick into Bel'Veth — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Bel'Veth can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- 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 Yorick page (Top): Grasp of the Undying Build · 51.6% WR · 31 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 67Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM