- Win Rate
- 49.3%
- Pick Rate
- 3.0%
- Ban Rate
- 18.7%
Pyke Support Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 2,729
- Lane
- Support
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 4, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Support lane opponent Pyke faced in Patch 26.19, ranked: Soraka (64.1% win rate against Pyke) and Senna (58.6%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 42 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Pyke.
- Hardest counter
- Sorakawins 64.1%
- Next hardest
- Sennawins 58.6%
- Biggest lane bully
- Sylas+405 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Jannayou win 55.1%
- Support lanes won at 15
- 62.9%
Who Counters Pyke Support (Patch 26.19)
42 lane opponents · 5,374 gamesThe hardest Support matchups for Pyke are Soraka (64.1% win rate against Pyke), Senna (58.6%) and Nautilus (56.5%). Sylas is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 405 gold ahead of Pyke on average. Across the 42 matchups with lane data, Pyke is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 27 and clearly behind against 1. The easiest lane is Janna: Pyke wins 55.1%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Soraka | 64.1% | −590 | −1.7 | +80 | CounterLoses lane | 145 |
 Senna | 58.6% | −48 | +3.7 | +248 | Counter | 162 |
 Nautilus | 56.5% | −448 | +0.4 | +13 | CounterLoses laneOutscales | 285 |
 Zilean | 60.9% | −518 | +1.9 | +329 | CounterLoses lane | 87 |
 Alistar | 59.1% | −565 | −0.8 | −67 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 110 |
 Poppy | 61.7% | −210 | +2.2 | −29 | Leans their way | 60 |
 Leona | 55.2% | −382 | +0.1 | +117 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 241 |
 Seraphine | 53.7% | −329 | +0.3 | +49 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 326 |
 Morgana | 53.8% | −108 | +4.7 | +350 | Leans their way | 240 |
 Lulu | 52.9% | −540 | −1.5 | +99 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 204 |
 Nami | 53.0% | −541 | −2.5 | +86 | Leans their wayLoses laneOutscales | 185 |
 Blitzcrank | 52.7% | −457 | −1.1 | −5 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 188 |
 Brand | 54.0% | −11 | +6.9 | +383 | Leans their way | 124 |
 Sona | 55.6% | −647 | −1.3 | −19 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 81 |
 Lux | 49.5% | −183 | +6.2 | +173 | Loses lane | 384 |
 Neeko | 58.0% | +2 | +5.9 | +360 | Leans their way | 50 |
 Mel | 55.4% | +251 | +6.3 | +264 | Leans their way | 65 |
 Swain | 51.4% | +65 | +7.1 | +271 | Even | 146 |
 Pantheon | 51.0% | −35 | +5.4 | +0 | Even | 157 |
 Thresh | 48.2% | −407 | +3.0 | +81 | Loses lane | 357 |
 Tahm Kench | 51.3% | −353 | +1.2 | −75 | Loses lane | 119 |
 Rakan | 51.4% | −548 | +1.6 | −50 | Loses lane | 111 |
 Bard | 52.3% | −280 | −4.0 | +62 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 86 |
 Milio | 49.7% | −581 | −1.3 | +44 | Loses lane | 143 |
 Zyra | 51.7% | −248 | +7.0 | +139 | Loses lane | 89 |
 Renata Glasc | 55.1% | −317 | +1.9 | +166 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 49 |
 Rell | 51.1% | −463 | −0.2 | +6 | Loses lane | 90 |
 Braum | 50.0% | −803 | −0.1 | −165 | Loses lane | 112 |
 Sylas | 56.7% | +405 | +4.5 | +308 | Leans their wayWins lane | 30 |
 Taric | 51.9% | −573 | +2.4 | −25 | Loses lane | 52 |
 Maokai | 49.3% | −423 | +1.1 | −152 | Loses lane | 75 |
 Yuumi | 46.9% | −754 | −7.6 | +214 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 113 |
 Xerath | 48.7% | −112 | +3.9 | +192 | Even | 76 |
 Janna | 44.9% | −490 | −1.7 | +48 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 167 |
 Karma | 45.3% | −400 | +1.9 | +72 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 148 |
 Veigar | 50.0% | −7 | +7.8 | +301 | Even | 48 |
 Vel'Koz | 45.9% | −216 | +6.3 | +124 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 85 |
 Shaco | 50.0% | −217 | +3.4 | −268 | Even | 40 |
 Ashe | 48.6% | −363 | +2.7 | +197 | Loses lane | 35 |
 Shen | 44.4% | −287 | +1.9 | −2 | Leans your way | 36 |
 Malphite | 44.1% | −115 | +1.8 | +216 | Leans your way | 34 |
 Camille | 38.5% | −118 | +2.6 | −179 | Leans your way | 39 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Pyke | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Soraka | 64.1% | −590 | 145 |
| 2. Senna | 58.6% | −48 | 162 |
| 3. Nautilus | 56.5% | −448 | 285 |
| 4. Zilean | 60.9% | −518 | 87 |
| 5. Alistar | 59.1% | −565 | 110 |
Pyke Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Pyke's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Support opponents. Right of the line, Pyke is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Pyke counters are Soraka, Senna, Nautilus, and Zilean. These champions either out-trade Pyke in lane, have abilities that negate Pyke's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Soraka in particular exploits Pyke's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Pyke involves understanding Pyke's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Pyke when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Pyke in team fights before Pyke can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Pyke to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Pyke's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Pyke - Game Phase Strategy
Pyke may look for early roams and picks. Ward aggressively and ping missing immediately. Trade when Pyke's gap closers are on cooldown and avoid pushing without vision.
Pyke excels at picking off isolated targets mid game. Group with your team and avoid face-checking bushes. Maintain vision in flanking positions and protect your carries.
Late game, Pyke's one-shot potential peaks. Keep your carries protected with peel champions. Consider stopwatch or Guardian Angel to survive burst attempts.
Tips for Playing Against Pyke
- Pick Soraka or similar champions with kits that exploit Pyke's weaknesses
- Build Plated Steelcaps or Seeker's Armguard early to reduce Pyke's damage in lane
- Track Pyke's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Pyke's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Pyke during vulnerable windows
- Group with teammates to deny Pyke solo picks
- Place control wards in flanking positions to spot Pyke's engages
Riot's tips for playing against Pyke
- Pyke regenerates a significant amount of damage he has taken from enemy champions, but only when you can't see him!
- When Pyke is hidden nearby in his Ghostwater Dive, sharks will circle underneath your feet.
- Try not to stand near low health allies. If Pyke executes them using Death From Below, you might be next on the list.
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What Pyke Is Good Against
The Support opponents Pyke beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Pyke is your champion.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janna | 44.9% | −490 | −1.7 | +48 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 167 |
| Karma | 45.3% | −400 | +1.9 | +72 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 148 |
| Thresh | 48.2% | −407 | +3.0 | +81 | Loses lane | 357 |
| Lux | 49.5% | −183 | +6.2 | +173 | Loses lane | 384 |
| Yuumi | 46.9% | −754 | −7.6 | +214 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 113 |
| Vel'Koz | 45.9% | −216 | +6.3 | +124 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 85 |
| Milio | 49.7% | −581 | −1.3 | +44 | Loses lane | 143 |
| Xerath | 48.7% | −112 | +3.9 | +192 | Even | 76 |
| Maokai | 49.3% | −423 | +1.1 | −152 | Loses lane | 75 |
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Pyke Counters FAQ - Patch 26.19
Who counters Pyke?
In the Support lane this patch, the strongest counters to Pyke are Soraka (64.1% over 145 games), Senna (58.6% over 162 games), Nautilus (56.5% over 285 games), Zilean (60.9% over 87 games), Alistar (59.1% over 110 games).
What is Pyke's hardest matchup?
Soraka. Pyke wins only 35.9% of 145 lane games against Soraka and sits at +590 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Pyke good against?
Pyke's best Support matchups this patch are Janna (55.1%), Karma (54.7%), Thresh (51.8%), Lux (50.5%).
Who beats Pyke in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Pyke's toughest lanes are Sylas (+405 gold ahead).
Is Pyke a lane bully?
Yes. Pyke Support averages 326 more gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 63% of games.