Riven Top struggles against Yorick (48.5% win rate) based on 670 games. This matchup can be tricky for Riven players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Riven Top vs Yorick Top in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 80.4% in this matchup.
Riven dominates the meta (13th most popular, 4.2% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Yorick (3.4% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Riven's higher tier rating, Yorick wins 51.5% of encounters. This suggests Yorick's kit specifically counters Riven's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (49.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Sundered Sky, Serylda's Grudge, Death's Dance, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.5% to 80.4% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Riven faces both matchup (48.54%) and farming disadvantages (5.81 vs 7.04/min). With a 1.23 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Yorick leads in both matchup win rate (51.5%) and damage (873 vs 825/min). Riven must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Riven maintains better KDA (1.90, 32nd place vs 47th for Yorick), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | A |
| 48.5% | Matchup Winrate | 51.5% |
| 50.92% | Role Winrate | 50.22% |
| #15 | Winrate Rank | #30 |
| 4.2% | Pickrate | 3.4% |
| 1.9 | Average KDA | 1.7 |
| 449 | Gold per Minute | 434 |
| 5.81 | CS/Min | 7.04 |
| 0.28 | Wards per Minute | 0.28 |
| 825 | Damage per Minute | 873 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Riven versus Yorick matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Riven deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Yorick has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Yorick, ranking 15th (versus 54th for Riven) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.7 versus 1.9) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Riven player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Yorick player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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+8 Ability Haste
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Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …
For each different stat gained from items, gain one Jack stack. Each stack gran…
+8 Ability Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
