So why would you want to play Yorick in top lane and not other champions? Well first of all Yorick is a safe pick because he has a great sustain and only few champions that can counter him. So if you don't know what enemy team has got in top lane you can easily pick Yorick. He also has great poke skill set which helps him to dominate his lane most of the time and eventually push his enemy out of it.

Pros:
Sustain
Harass
Utility
Ultimate which can win teamfights

Cons:
Mana hungry
A bit squishy early

I take and because Yoricks ghouls ( , , ) attack damage scales from his damage. These runes helps to maximize his early harass and fighting potential. In order to solve Yoricks mana problems and spam his ghouls in my opponents face I took and Greater Seal of replenishment. I think you can also switch mana regen runes into or if you wish to play less aggresive.

For summoner spells I take so I would be able to chase down enemies and spam ghouls from close range and to finish them off. You can switch to if you are feeling uncomfortable and afraid of incoming ganks. It will help you to survive them.

I start with and 3x . After first back I get tear of the godess and some . I finish into or mercury treads.Then and . After those items you can grab or depending on a situation and late finish them into banshees veil and . For last item I take . This build is focused on mana items which with gives Yorick great attack damage and resists. helps to sustain in teamfights and regenerate lost health points much faster.

In lane you will want to keep harass on your opponent and last hit with your . Use your to sustain. Try to keep your distance and spam ghouls if your lane opponent tries to make a hit on you, slow enemy and regain health. If you see that enemy tries to run away, speed up with and chase him down with help of a slow.

In teamfights with this build you can sustain heavy damage so try to get on enemy team carries ***es. When teamfight starts throw your on your AD Carry on any hyper carry like Ryze, Vayne, Tristana.

Overal Yorick is a great solo top champion with sustain, utility and harass that helps him win his lane most of the time.