Pyke - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Pykevs Syndra

DSupportAssassin
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Pyke vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Pyke wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Syndra based on 5 games. Pyke holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Pyke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Pyke vs Syndra matchup.

Pyke Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Pyke performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Syndra - 60.0% win rateSyndra(60.0%)
Pyke - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Pyke
60.0% WR
VS
Syndra vs Pyke matchup - 40.0% win rate
Syndra
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Pyke vs Syndra Matchup?

Pyke wins the Pyke vs Syndra matchup
Winner
Pyke
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
2.6
CS / min
3.5
488
DMG / min
702
9,378
Gold / game
9,794
223
Heal / min
57
461
DMG Mitigated / min
209
0.8
CC / min
1.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Pyke vs Syndra Matchup Summary

The Pyke vs Syndra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Pyke wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Syndra's 40.0%, giving Pyke a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Pyke dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Syndra players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Pyke leads by 418 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Pyke players can confidently pick into Syndra and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Syndra away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Pyke vs Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Pyke in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Pyke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.6Pyke
3.5Syndra
Syndra significantly out-farms Pyke by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Syndra a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Pyke players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
488Pyke
702Syndra
Syndra heavily out-damages Pyke by 214 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Pyke should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,378Pyke
9,794Syndra
Syndra earns 416 more gold per game than Pyke, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Syndra slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Pyke
1.4Syndra
Syndra provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Pyke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
684Pyke
266Syndra
Pyke vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 418 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Pyke can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Pyke Build Against Syndra

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Pyke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Pyke against Syndra are Voltaic Cyclosword, Edge of Night and Umbral Glaive. This combination gives Pyke an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Syndra. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Pyke vs Syndra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Pyke
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Pyke early game win ratePyke66.7%
Syndra early game win rateSyndra33.3%
Late Game
Pyke
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Pyke late game win ratePyke50.0%
Syndra late game win rateSyndra50.0%

Pyke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Syndra. This lopsided early game means Pyke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Pyke at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Syndra. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Pyke holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Syndra players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Pyke Runes Against Syndra

Domination rune tree - Pyke primary runes vs SyndraDomination
Hail of Blades - best Pyke rune vs SyndraCheap Shot - best Pyke rune vs SyndraSixth Sense - best Pyke rune vs SyndraUltimate Hunter - best Pyke rune vs Syndra
Resolve rune tree - Pyke secondary runes vs SyndraResolve
Bone Plating - best Pyke rune vs SyndraUnflinching - best Pyke rune vs Syndra
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Resolve secondary allows Pyke to press their advantage against Syndra, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Pyke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. The table below shows Pyke's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Pyke build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Pyke matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.13%1871.146610,57446.4%49.5%
42.48%1531.144510,44036.8%47.1%
46.56%1311.145910,52939.3%52.0%
52.38%1261.146410,43656.3%48.4%
46.67%1051.150310,63745.3%48.1%
50.00%1001.146010,38357.8%43.6%
48.89%901.04859,98051.3%47.1%
53.33%901.045110,42451.2%55.1%
52.94%851.153111,01553.9%52.2%
43.75%801.244410,61042.3%44.4%
60.00%751.146510,70866.7%54.8%
45.95%741.147510,54444.1%47.5%
54.79%731.14289,88251.6%57.1%
38.57%701.14579,87139.5%37.5%
46.97%661.05169,94248.6%45.2%
46.88%651.048311,07740.9%50.0%
59.38%641.145210,08364.0%56.4%
46.03%631.247010,43433.3%53.9%
55.00%601.147611,16450.0%58.3%
51.79%561.14259,93251.9%51.7%
54.90%511.351711,14042.9%63.3%
57.14%491.154110,35857.7%56.5%
55.10%491.04449,96766.7%44.0%
59.57%471.152311,12360.0%59.3%
39.13%461.240510,19536.0%42.9%
51.16%431.24379,64841.2%57.7%
45.95%371.14589,64360.0%29.4%
47.22%361.149210,23744.4%50.0%
37.14%351.14329,94938.9%35.3%
39.39%331.142810,44335.7%42.1%
64.29%281.045710,24066.7%61.5%
30.77%261.04438,55835.3%22.2%
63.64%221.258310,58054.5%72.7%
40.00%201.048110,51542.9%38.5%
55.00%201.246810,25362.5%50.0%
27.78%181.348211,48360.0%15.4%
58.82%171.646511,18150.0%66.7%
47.06%171.154912,09342.9%50.0%
62.50%160.951711,80360.0%63.6%
60.00%151.048610,78562.5%57.1%
26.67%151.34299,03416.7%33.3%
66.67%151.05229,54350.0%85.7%
57.14%141.265010,92266.7%40.0%
38.46%132.161712,03842.9%33.3%
41.67%121.555610,48628.6%60.0%
60.00%101.151610,04340.0%80.0%
30.00%101.254910,53216.7%50.0%
44.44%91.257512,5080.0%66.7%
50.00%81.551611,33566.7%40.0%
57.14%71.154910,330100.0%50.0%
42.86%71.13898,25850.0%33.3%
83.33%63.864211,663100.0%66.7%
100.00%61.55619,975100.0%100.0%
33.33%61.670313,773100.0%0.0%
66.67%60.953212,8870.0%100.0%
60.00%52.64889,37866.7%50.0%
60.00%51.74039,68250.0%66.7%
80.00%51.449111,223100.0%66.7%
80.00%52.448212,1270.0%100.0%
60.00%51.155913,0420.0%60.0%
80.00%50.950511,849100.0%75.0%

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Pyke vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pyke do against Syndra in League of Legends?

Pyke wins the Pyke vs Syndra matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Syndra's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Pyke do against Syndra in the early game?

In the early game, Pyke has the advantage against Syndra with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Pyke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Pyke do against Syndra in the late game?

In the late game, Pyke takes over the Pyke vs Syndra matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Pyke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Pyke vs Syndra matchup?

Pyke wins the matchup against Syndra with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Pyke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Pyke build against Syndra?

The best Pyke build against Syndra includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Edge of Night, Umbral Glaive with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Pyke runes against Syndra?

The best Pyke runes against Syndra use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Pyke vs Syndra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Pyke counter Syndra?

Yes, Pyke has a favorable matchup against Syndra with a 60.0% win rate. Pyke strongly counters Syndra in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Pyke against Syndra?

When playing Pyke against Syndra, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.