{"id":17634,"date":"2026-02-17T22:44:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/yorick-shepherd-of-souls\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:44:44","slug":"yorick-shepherd-of-souls","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/en\/wiki\/yorick-shepherd-of-souls\/","title":{"rendered":"Yorick: Shepherd of Souls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yorick<\/strong> is a champion in League of Legends primarily played in the <strong>Top Lane<\/strong>, classified as a <strong>Juggernaut<\/strong> (legacy: Fighter\/Tank). He uses <strong>Mana<\/strong> (300 \u2013 1479.9 at max level) and deals <strong>Physical<\/strong> damage. Yorick was released on <strong>June 22, 2011<\/strong>, and is currently in patch <strong>V26.03<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yorick, the Shepherd of Souls | Login Screen - League of Legends\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lv85e8JgR3g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcca Base Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Statistic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Base Value<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Max Value (lvl 20)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HP<\/td><td>650<\/td><td>2891.81<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mana (MP)<\/td><td>300<\/td><td>1479.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HP5 (Regen)<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>23.73<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MP5 (Regen)<\/td><td>7.5<\/td><td>22.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Armor (AR)<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>124.49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attack Damage (AD)<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>160.33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magic Resistance (MR)<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>72.31<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Movement Speed (MS)<\/td><td>340<\/td><td>340 (fixed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attack Range<\/td><td>175 (Melee)<\/td><td>175 (fixed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Base Attack Speed<\/td><td>0.625<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bonus AS<\/td><td>0%<\/td><td>39.33%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crit. DMG<\/td><td>200%<\/td><td>200%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Unique Mechanic: <\/strong>Yorick&#8217;s strength scales with the number of graves he controls. The more enemies dying around him, the faster he builds his undead army \u2014 position yourself in the thick of teamfights or farming zones to maximize grave generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udc80 Passive: Shepherd of Souls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Effect Radius: <\/strong>1000 \/ 2500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>INNATE \u2013 Final Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever Yorick uses <strong>Last Rites<\/strong> to score the killing blow on any enemy \u2014 or deals damage to an enemy <strong>champion<\/strong> or large <strong>monster<\/strong> \u2014 he raises a <strong>grave<\/strong> at their location. Graves are also passively raised for every <strong>8th \u2013 2nd enemy (based on level)<\/strong> that dies near him. Up to <strong>4 graves<\/strong> can exist at once; the furthest is always replaced by the newest. Graves disappear when Yorick exits the area or dies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using <strong>Awakening<\/strong> or <strong>Mourning Mist&#8217;s<\/strong> mark, Yorick can raise <strong>1 Mist Walker<\/strong> from each nearby grave after a 1-second delay, consuming those graves in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>INNATE \u2013 The Cursed Horde<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up to <strong>4 Mist Walkers<\/strong> can be active at once near Yorick or near <strong>The Maiden<\/strong>. The nearest Mist Walker is always replaced when a new one is raised above the cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2694\ufe0f Q: Last Rites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>20 Mana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cooldown<\/td><td>6 \/ 5.5 \/ 5 \/ 4.5 \/ 4 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cast Time<\/td><td>NONE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bonus Physical Damage<\/td><td>30 \/ 50 \/ 70 \/ 90 \/ 110 (+ 50% AD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heal (based on level)<\/td><td>10 \u2013 78 (+ 6 \/ 7 \/ 8 \/ 9 \/ 10% of missing HP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heal reduction vs non-champions<\/td><td>50%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ACTIVE: <\/strong>Yorick empowers his next basic attack within 5 seconds to have an <strong>uncancellable windup<\/strong>, gain <strong>50 bonus range<\/strong>, deal <strong>bonus physical damage<\/strong>, and heal himself. The heal is reduced by 50% against non-champions. <strong>Last Rites resets Yorick&#8217;s basic attack timer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there are at least <strong>3 graves nearby<\/strong> and Last Rites is active or on cooldown, Yorick can cast <strong>Awakening<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Awakening<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cast Time: <\/strong>NONE&nbsp; |&nbsp; <strong>Range: <\/strong>1000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ACTIVE: <\/strong>Yorick exhumes a <strong>Mist Walker<\/strong> from each nearby grave, raising them under his command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd35 W: Dark Procession<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>70 Mana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cooldown<\/td><td>20 \/ 18 \/ 16 \/ 14 \/ 12 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cast Time<\/td><td>NONE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Target Range<\/td><td>600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Effect Radius<\/td><td>225 \/ 200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Impassable Perimeter<\/td><td>125 to 325<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wall Health<\/td><td>2 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 3 \/ 4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ACTIVE: <\/strong>Yorick summons a <strong>ring of spirits<\/strong> around the target location after a 0.75-second delay. Enemies hit by the walls are <strong>knocked aside<\/strong> over 0.25 seconds (not through terrain). Enemies within 210 units are pulled <strong>inside<\/strong>; those outside are pushed <strong>away<\/strong>. The ring persists for <strong>4 seconds<\/strong> as impassable terrain and grants <strong>sight<\/strong> inside the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark Procession can only be targeted by enemy champion basic attacks and turrets. Champions deal <strong>1 damage per attack<\/strong> to the wall; turret attacks <strong>destroy it instantly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf2b\ufe0f E: Mourning Mist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>50 \/ 55 \/ 60 \/ 65 \/ 70 Mana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cooldown<\/td><td>12 \/ 11 \/ 10 \/ 9 \/ 8 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cast Time<\/td><td>0.25 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Target Range<\/td><td>700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Effect Radius<\/td><td>1500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magic Damage<\/td><td>6 \/ 6.5 \/ 7 \/ 7.5 \/ 8% (+ 3% per 100 AP) of target&#8217;s max HP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Min. Minion Damage<\/td><td>70 \/ 105 \/ 140 \/ 175 \/ 210 (+ 100% AP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capped Monster Damage<\/td><td>50 \/ 75 \/ 100 \/ 125 \/ 150 (+ 100% AP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slow (Champions &amp; Monsters)<\/td><td>30% for 1.5 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Armor Reduction (Cursed)<\/td><td>13 \/ 16 \/ 19 \/ 22 \/ 25% of target&#8217;s armor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bonus Movement Speed (Cursed)<\/td><td>18 \/ 21 \/ 24 \/ 27 \/ 30%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ACTIVE: <\/strong>Yorick hurls a globule of <strong>Black Mist<\/strong> that splashes at the target location, dealing <strong>magic damage<\/strong> based on the target&#8217;s maximum health. Enemy champions and monsters are <strong>slowed by 30%<\/strong> for 1.5 seconds and marked as <strong>Cursed<\/strong> for 4 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CURSED: <\/strong>The marked target is <strong>revealed<\/strong> and inflicted with <strong>armor reduction<\/strong>. Mist Walkers and The Maiden gain <strong>bonus movement speed<\/strong> while facing Cursed enemies, and Mist Walkers <strong>leap<\/strong> to nearby Cursed champions and large monsters upon arrival. Cursed targets also continually raise Mist Walkers from nearby graves, up to a maximum of 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f R: Eulogy of the Isles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>100 Mana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cooldown<\/td><td>160 \/ 130 \/ 100 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cast Time<\/td><td>0.5 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Target Range<\/td><td>600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mist Walkers Summoned<\/td><td>2 \/ 3 \/ 4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ACTIVE: <\/strong>Yorick summons <strong>The Maiden of the Mist<\/strong> over 1.5 seconds, along with a number of <strong>Mist Walkers<\/strong> surrounding her at the target location. They remain on the battlefield until The Maiden or Yorick dies. Eulogy of the Isles can be <strong>recast once<\/strong> while The Maiden is alive, after 10 seconds of activation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RECAST: <\/strong>Yorick sets The Maiden <strong>free<\/strong>, allowing her to push the nearest lane independently until she dies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: <\/strong>Setting The Maiden free with the recast creates a permanent side-lane pressure that forces the enemy team to send someone to deal with her \u2014 exploiting this 4v4 or 4v3 situation is the core of Yorick&#8217;s split-push strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf Strategies and Gameplay Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Early Game (Levels 1\u20136)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last Rites (Q) sustain: <\/strong>Use Q on every minion kill. The self-heal keeps you healthy against all-in top laners and stacks your grave count simultaneously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grave generation: <\/strong>Every 8th minion death near you spawns a grave at level 1. Farm efficiently to hit 3 graves ASAP and unlock Awakening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dark Procession (W) trades: <\/strong>Trap the enemy inside your W ring during level 2\u20133 trades and follow up with Q empowered attack. The knockback plus the wall prevents escape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mid Game (Levels 7\u201313)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>E \u2192 Awakening combo: <\/strong>Tag the enemy with Mourning Mist, instantly spawn Mist Walkers from graves, and watch them leap to the Cursed target. The armor shred amplifies all damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Split-push pressure: <\/strong>With R summoned, push a side lane while The Maiden provides constant DPS. Force 1v1 situations where your undead army gives you a permanent numbers advantage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective control: <\/strong>Use W to block enemy escape routes near Dragon or Baron. A well-placed ring prevents smite steals and locks opponents into unfavorable fights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Late Game (Level 14+)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recast R for global pressure: <\/strong>Sending The Maiden free to push a lane while your team takes Baron or Elder Dragon is often game-winning. The enemy must respond or lose a tower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-man army: <\/strong>With a full 4 Mist Walkers and The Maiden active, your effective 1v1 power reaches its peak. Isolate key targets with W and overwhelm with the undead pile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t over-extend: <\/strong>Yorick is strong in isolated duels. In full teamfights without graves, he loses a lot of damage. Manage grave generation proactively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u274c Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wasting graves: <\/strong>Never pop Awakening when you have fewer than 3 graves. Wait for the full stack so you maximize the Mist Walker burst from a single activation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forgetting to E before Awakening: <\/strong>Always use Mourning Mist first. The armor reduction and the Cursed buff that makes Mist Walkers leap to the target dramatically increases your burst output.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bad W placement: <\/strong>Placing Dark Procession at your own feet instead of around the enemy is a critical error. The goal is to trap them inside the ring, not yourself \u2014 use it at mid range to pull enemies in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abandoning The Maiden: <\/strong>Once R is active, pay attention to The Maiden&#8217;s position. Letting her die without accomplishing a lane push or fight engagement is wasted ultimate value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignoring Mist Walker cap: <\/strong>You can only have 4 Mist Walkers active. Popping Awakening when you already have 4 walkers wastes graves. Track your undead count before committing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2699\ufe0f Recommended Build and Itemization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Items<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/en\/wiki\/sundered-sky\/\">Sundered Sky<\/a>: <\/strong>Synergizes directly with Q&#8217;s empowered attack. True damage proc + heal makes Yorick unkillable in sustained 1v1 duels \u2014 his bread and butter item.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/en\/wiki\/overlords-bloodmail\/\">Overlord&#8217;s Bloodmail<\/a>: <\/strong>HP scaling into AD means every grave and walker you have passively amplifies your own damage. Perfect for scaling into late game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/en\/wiki\/titanic-hydra\/\">Titanic Hydra<\/a>: <\/strong>AoE cleave helps push waves alongside your Mist Walkers and The Maiden. The HP to AD conversion stacks well with Bloodmail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Situational Items<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/en\/wiki\/steraks-gage\/\">Sterak&#8217;s Gage<\/a>: <\/strong>Survival tool against burst-heavy compositions. The shield triggers while your Mist Walkers keep dealing damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/en\/wiki\/heartsteel\/\">Heartsteel<\/a>: <\/strong>For a snowballing HP stacking approach. The more HP you stack, the more damage you deal via your scaling items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/en\/wiki\/thornmail\/\">Thornmail<\/a>: <\/strong>Against heavy healing or AD-based enemies. Pairs well with Mourning Mist&#8217;s armor reduction for anti-tank matchups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2694\ufe0f Counter Picks &amp; Matchups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2705 Yorick Counters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/nasus-the-curator-of-the-sands\/\">Nasus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why: Yorick&#8217;s graves generate faster than Nasus can sustain through Q. Dark Procession traps him during his scaling phase. The undead pressure forces Nasus to play defensively, preventing his infinite Q stacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/garen-the-might-of-demacia\/\">Garen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why: Garen relies on short trades and regeneration. Mourning Mist&#8217;s armor reduction shreds his passive regen advantage, and persistent Mist Walker pressure denies his quiet farming. Yorick wins extended fights decisively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/malphite-shard-of-the-monolith\/\">Malphite<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why: Malphite is immobile and easy to cage with Dark Procession. Mourning Mist&#8217;s percent-max-HP damage bypasses his armor stacking. With enough Mist Walkers, Yorick simply overwhelms him with numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u274c Yorick is Countered By<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/fiora-the-grand-duelist\/\">Fiora<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why: Fiora&#8217;s Riposte blocks Q&#8217;s empowered attack completely. Her mobility via Bladework and Grand Challenge means she can dance around Mist Walkers. Her healing through Vitals makes Yorick&#8217;s percent-damage less impactful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/tryndamere-the-barbarian-king\/\">Tryndamere<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why: Tryndamere&#8217;s Undying Rage makes it nearly impossible to secure kills even with your full undead army. His split-push speed rivals Yorick&#8217;s and he can simply outrun the Mist Walkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/vayne-the-night-hunter\/\">Vayne<\/a> (Top)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why: True damage from Silver Bolts scales directly into Yorick&#8217;s HP-stacking build. Condemn can stun Yorick against walls mid-combo. Her mobility makes her difficult to cage with Dark Procession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How many Mist Walkers can Yorick have active at once?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A: <\/strong>Up to 4 Mist Walkers can be active at once \u2014 near Yorick or near The Maiden. When a 5th is raised, the nearest existing one is replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What&#8217;s the best way to generate graves quickly?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A: <\/strong>Use Last Rites on every last-hit you can. Beyond that, every 8th nearby enemy death (scaling down to every 2nd at higher levels) passively generates a grave. Farming dense minion waves is the fastest method early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: When should I use the R recast to free The Maiden?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A: <\/strong>Free her when your team is about to engage a major objective like Baron or Elder Dragon, or when you need side-lane pressure to split the enemy team&#8217;s attention. Don&#8217;t free her if you need her damage in the current fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Is Yorick good for beginners?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A: <\/strong>Yorick has a moderate learning curve. His individual abilities are straightforward, but managing graves, Mist Walkers, and The Maiden simultaneously requires practice. He&#8217;s rewarding for players who enjoy split-push strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Does Dark Procession block allies too?<\/strong><strong>A: <\/strong>No \u2014 Dark Procession is only impassable terrain for enemies. 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