Pyke
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Domination
Hail of Blades
Cheap Shot
Sixth Sense
Ultimate Hunter
Resolve
Unflinching
Bone Plating
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 14s | 15s | – |
| 6 | 9s | 14s | 15s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 8s | 13s | 15s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 8s | 12s | 15s | 1m25 |
| 16 | 8s | 10s | 13s | 1m10 |
| 18 | 8s | 10s | 11s | 1m10 |
R (Death from Below) executes below an HP threshold and gives full gold to the last assist — chain executions to snowball.
Charged Q hooks the enemy, tap Q stabs in AoE — charge Q from fog of war or a bush for the surprise hook.
W (Ghostwater Dive) makes you invisible and speeds you up — use it to roam and flank in teamfights.
E (Phantom Undertow) stuns enemies you pass through — dash through them then R the low targets.
Playing as Pyke
Tips to maximize your impact
R (Death from Below) executes below an HP threshold and gives full gold to the last assist — chain executions to snowball.
Charged Q hooks the enemy, tap Q stabs in AoE — charge Q from fog of war or a bush for the surprise hook.
W (Ghostwater Dive) makes you invisible and speeds you up — use it to roam and flank in teamfights.
E (Phantom Undertow) stuns enemies you pass through — dash through them then R the low targets.
Playing against Pyke
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Pyke CANNOT gain bonus HP: HP items are converted into AD. He stays squishy the entire game.
His R has a threshold indicator (X on the ground): if you're above the threshold, you can't be executed.
Control wards reveal Pyke in W — place them in fights to prevent him from flanking.
His Q hook has a visible windup: sidestep when you see him charging.
Stats with Pyke
Your best and worst matchups
Stats against Pyke
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Counters
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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Pro Players
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