Pyke TFT champion portrait - Set 4
Avg Place
4.44
1st Place
11.2%
Top 4
50.7%
Pick Rate
4.3%

PykeTFT Build

Set 4
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Pyke build for TFT Set 4 with 100.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, and Quicksilver. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 4 Pyke builds: Thief's Gloves (100.00% top four rate, +49.33% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Morellonomicon, Hand Of Justice (80.56% top four rate, +29.89% difference); Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Hand Of Justice (63.33% top four rate, +12.66% difference)

Avg Placement:1.08
Top 4 Rate:100.00%
Top 4 Diff:+49.33%
1st Place Rate:96.99%
Pick Rate:0.42%
Avg Placement:3.23
Top 4 Rate:80.56%
Top 4 Diff:+29.89%
1st Place Rate:22.22%
Pick Rate:0.34%
Avg Placement:3.97
Top 4 Rate:63.33%
Top 4 Diff:+12.66%
1st Place Rate:10.00%
Pick Rate:0.19%

Pyke Component Priority Order in Set 4

When playing Pyke in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Needlessly Large Rod and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Pyke's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.

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Sparring Gloves - Priority 1 component for Pyke in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 5 builds
2
Recurve Bow - Priority 2 component for Pyke in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 4 builds
3
B.F. Sword - Priority 3 component for Pyke in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 4 builds
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Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 4 component for Pyke in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 3 builds
5
Giant's Belt - Priority 5 component for Pyke in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Pyke?

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Pyke, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Pyke's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 2nd priority component for Pyke, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Nashor's Tooth, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Pyke's effectiveness.

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Pyke, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spear of Shojin, Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Pyke's effectiveness.

Pyke Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Pyke's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or Recurve Bow to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
  • Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Pyke's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Pyke in Set 4

High PriorityPyke is a high-priority itemization target in Set 4. The best Pyke item build achieves a 100.0% top four rate, which is +49.3% higher than Pyke's base rate of 50.7%. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate71.4%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+20.7%
Avg Placement3.34
1st Place Rate27.4%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate50.7%
Best Build Diff+49.3%
Champion Cost2-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Pyke Itemization in Set 4

Excellent Item Scaling

Pyke's best item build provides +49.3% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Multiple Strong Build Options

3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.

Strong Average Placement

Itemized Pyke achieves 3.34 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Pyke achieves 27.4% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 2-cost champion, Pyke is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Pyke Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Pyke itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Pyke has a base top four rate of 50.7%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Pyke item build achieves a 100.0% top four rate, representing a +49.3% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Pyke achieves 71.4% top four rate (+20.7% vs base) with 3.34 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Pyke achieves a 27.4% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Pyke a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

✓When to Itemize Pyke

  • When you find Pyke early and can build around it as your primary carry
  • When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
  • When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Pyke's key items
  • When you can commit to 3-starring Pyke through slow rolling

âś—When NOT to Itemize Pyke

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Pyke Items in TFT Set 4

The best Pyke item is Morellonomicon with a 69.01% win rate (+18.34% vs base), 16.74% first place rate, and 3.63% pick rate. The most popular is Hand Of Justice with a 9.75% pick rate and 55.86% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Pyke items are Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, and Quicksilver.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
A69.01%+18.34%16.74%3.63%1,278
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
B67.16%+16.49%15.40%4.65%1,638
Sparring GlovesNegatron Cloak
B66.48%+15.81%15.63%2.07%728
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Recurve BowGiant's Belt
B66.22%+15.55%16.80%2.31%814
5
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B62.96%+12.29%16.08%5.54%1,952
6
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
B62.14%+11.47%13.03%2.84%1,001
7
B.F. SwordChain Vest
A60.70%+10.03%16.23%3.97%1,397
8
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B58.54%+7.87%13.95%2.84%1,001
9
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
B56.17%+5.50%14.62%6.49%2,286
10
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B55.86%+5.19%14.18%9.75%3,432
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Chain VestRecurve Bow
B53.45%+2.78%14.97%2.59%913
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B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
B49.81%-0.86%13.97%6.73%2,371

Best Pyke Artifact Items in TFT Set 4

The best Pyke artifact item is Hullcrusher with a 84.85% win rate (+34.18% vs base), 19.98% first place rate, and 0.09% pick rate. The most popular is Horizon Focus with a 0.61% pick rate and 79.53% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Pyke artifact items are Hullcrusher, Mittens, and Statikk Shiv.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A84.85%+34.18%19.98%0.09%33
A84.09%+33.42%21.01%0.12%44
A83.33%+32.66%18.91%0.07%24
4A81.63%+30.96%20.95%0.14%49
5A79.53%+28.86%24.31%0.61%215
6A78.13%+27.45%18.58%0.18%64
7A77.14%+26.47%22.69%0.10%35
8A73.91%+23.24%17.94%0.07%23
9A72.73%+22.06%18.63%0.03%11
10A72.73%+22.06%19.97%0.03%11
11A70.13%+19.46%19.83%0.22%77
12A70.00%+19.33%20.56%0.06%20
13A69.57%+18.90%21.96%0.13%46
14A68.00%+17.33%20.15%0.14%50
15A66.00%+15.33%16.90%0.28%100
16B65.00%+14.33%14.13%0.06%20
17A64.06%+13.39%21.66%0.18%64
18A63.96%+13.29%20.34%0.32%111
19A60.00%+9.33%19.53%0.09%30
20A58.33%+7.66%19.01%0.03%12
21A57.81%+7.14%18.20%0.18%64
22A55.56%+4.89%18.73%0.10%36
23A48.39%-2.28%18.71%0.09%31
24A44.68%-5.99%17.85%0.13%47
25A41.67%-9.00%19.85%0.14%48
26A37.50%-13.17%20.80%0.05%16

Best Pyke Radiant Items in TFT Set 4

The best Pyke radiant item is Radiant Steadfast Heart with a 100.00% win rate (+49.33% vs base), 13.61% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.33% pick rate and 60.68% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Pyke radiant items are Radiant Steadfast Heart, Radiant Morellonomicon, and Radiant Edge of Night.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B100.00%+49.33%13.61%0.03%10
A94.12%+43.45%16.95%0.05%17
A75.00%+24.33%20.21%0.06%20
4A72.73%+22.06%17.37%0.03%11
5A72.00%+21.33%18.05%0.07%25
6A71.43%+20.76%23.18%0.04%14
7B70.59%+19.92%16.93%0.05%17
8B69.23%+18.56%15.61%0.04%13
9B68.57%+17.90%17.19%0.10%35
10B66.67%+16.00%17.28%0.13%45
11B63.64%+12.97%15.22%0.03%11
12A62.50%+11.83%19.00%0.05%16
13B61.11%+10.44%14.34%0.05%18
14B60.68%+10.01%14.55%0.33%117
15A60.00%+9.33%18.94%0.04%15
16A57.89%+7.22%18.56%0.16%57
17B54.55%+3.88%16.51%0.03%11
18A54.35%+3.68%19.14%0.13%46
19A47.62%-3.05%16.83%0.06%21
20A47.62%-3.05%19.08%0.06%21
21B46.15%-4.52%16.30%0.04%13
22B42.86%-7.81%13.84%0.04%14
23B33.33%-17.34%14.02%0.03%12
24B33.33%-17.34%14.47%0.03%12
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Pyke Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pyke's best build in Set 4?

The best Pyke build in Set 4 is Thief's Gloves with a 100.00% top four rate, 96.99% first place rate, and 1.08 average placement. This build is picked 0.42% of the time.

What is the best item for Pyke?

The best item for Pyke is Morellonomicon with a 69.01% win rate. This item is picked 3.63% of the time and has won 882 matches across 1,278 games.

Which item is most popular on Pyke?

Hand Of Justice is the most popular item on Pyke with a 9.75% pick rate. This item maintains a 55.86% win rate and has been used in 3,432 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Pyke?

The top 3 items for Pyke are Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, and Quicksilver with an average win rate of 67.55%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Pyke item builds have?

The Pyke item builds are based on 18,811 total matches. Morellonomicon has the most wins with 882 victories.

Should I always build Morellonomicon on Pyke?

While Morellonomicon has the highest win rate at 69.01%, the best Pyke build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, and Quicksilver as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

What components should I prioritize for Pyke in TFT Set 4?

The top components to prioritize for Pyke in Set 4 are Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Pyke's highest win rate item builds. Sparring Gloves is the #1 priority component, appearing in 5 of Pyke's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Pyke in TFT?

When playing Pyke in TFT Set 4, prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel as it builds into Pyke's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include B.F. Sword and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Pyke's optimal items.

Should I itemize Pyke in TFT Set 4?

Pyke is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Pyke's best item build achieves a +49.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 50.7%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Pyke a good item holder in TFT Set 4?

Pyke is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Pyke achieves +49.3% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

What is Pyke's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 4?

When properly itemized, Pyke achieves an average top four rate of 71.4% in TFT Set 4, which is +20.7% compared to the base rate of 50.7%. The best Pyke item build reaches 100.0% top four rate with a 1.08 average placement.

What is the best Pyke emblem?

The best Pyke emblem is Spirit Emblem with a 73.73% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.72% of the time and has been used in 255 matches.

What is the top Pyke radiant item?

The top Pyke radiant item is Radiant Steadfast Heart with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 10 matches.

What is the best Pyke artifact?

The best Pyke artifact is Hullcrusher with a 84.85% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.09% of the time and has been used in 33 matches.