Pyke the Bloodharbor Ripper
A renowned harpooner from the slaughter docks of Bilgewater, Pyke should have met his death in the belly of a gigantic jaull-fish… and yet, he returned. Now, stalking the dank alleys and backways of his former hometown, he uses his new supernatural gifts to bring a swift and gruesome end to those who make their fortune by exploiting others—and a city that prides itself on hunting monsters now finds a monster hunting them.
Gift of the Drowned Ones
When Pyke is hidden from enemies, he regenerates damage that he has recently taken from champions. Pyke also cannot gain extra Maximum Health from any source, and instead gains Bonus AD.
Bone Skewer
Pyke either stabs an enemy in front of him or pulls an enemy towards him.
Cost:- 70/
- 75/
- 80/
- 85/
- 90
Cooldown:- 10/
- 10/
- 9/
- 9/
- 8
Range:- 400
Ghostwater Dive
Pyke enters Camouflage and gains significant Move Speed that decays over time.
Cost:- 65
Cooldown:- 14/
- 13/
- 12/
- 11/
- 10
Range:- 600
Phantom Undertow
Pyke dashes and leaves behind a phantom that will return to him, stunning enemy champions along its path.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 15/
- 14/
- 13/
- 12/
- 11
Range:- 550
Death From Below
Pyke blinks to and executes low health enemies, allowing him to cast this spell again and granting additional gold to an ally who assists.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 100/
- 85/
- 70
Range:- 750
- Support,
- Assassin
Patch 26.1 Pyke Changes
Quick overview of Pyke's optimal setup in League of Legends. Pyke's top build includes Slightly Magical Footwear, Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive, using Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Deep Ward for maximum effectiveness. Pyke performs well against Zilean, Lulu, Milio but struggles against Rell, Swain, Alistar.
- Pyke's Top Build
- Pyke's Best Runes
- Pyke's Top Matchups
- Pyke's Counters
Pyke's base statistics in League of Legends. Pyke has 670 base health, 62 attack damage, 43 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Pyke's stats is crucial for maximizing Pyke's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Pyke's stats against other champions to see how Pyke ranks.
AP:0
AD:62(2 per level)
AS:0(2.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:415(50 per level)
Mana Regen:8(1 per level)
Health:670(110 per level)
Health Regen:7(0.5 per level)
Armor:43(4.7 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:330
Attack Range:150(150 per level)
Pyke Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Pyke Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.28% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.39% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Pyke Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Pyke's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 71.5%, Late Game: 6.4%, Objective Control: 8.9%, Supportive Strength: 56.1%, Creep Farming: 12.8%, Damage: 11.6%. These percentile rankings show how Pyke compares to other champions in each category.
Pyke maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (49.0%) to Diamond (48.3%). This stability, with only a 0.6% variance, indicates that Pyke has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Pyke's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (49.0%), Bronze (48.0%), Silver (49.2%), Gold (49.5%), Platinum (48.7%)) shows that Pyke provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Pyke a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Pyke's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Pyke knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Pyke
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Zilean and Lulu
- Optimal rune setup achieves 64.7% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Rell (39.1% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Pyke into favorable matchups like Zilean where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Domination + $Resolve rune setup for a $64.7% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Pyke Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Pyke in League of Legends?
Pyke is currently D tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Pyke ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Pyke's win rate?
Pyke has a 48.62% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Pyke's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Pyke?
Champions similar to Pyke include Naafiri, Neeko, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Pyke in League of Legends.
How does Pyke perform during different match durations?
Pyke's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Pyke's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Pyke's performance at different game lengths.