Pyke Support Counter Guide: Best Matchups & Tips
Pyke Counter Guide
Laning Against Pyke:
- Position behind minions to block his hook (Q)
- Maintain maximum distance to avoid his engage range
- Track and ping his roams, especially after he gets Mobility Boots
Best Counters:
- Maokai - Tanky with reliable CC
- Poppy - Can stop Pyke's mobility
- Sona - Strong poke and sustain
- Pantheon - Early game pressure
- Nami - Lane dominance and disengage
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Key Strategies:
- Keep high HP in teamfights to prevent his ultimate (R) resets
- Ward flanks during objectives to prevent ambushes
- Use CC immediately when he engages
- Save Flash to dodge his ultimate execution
Power Spike Windows:
- Level 1-2: Strong early game pressure
- Level 6: Ultimate execution threat
- Post-Mobility Boots: Increased roaming potential
Counter Picks (Additional):
- Taric: Strong sustain and CC
- Lulu: Effective peel and protection
- Rakan: Matching mobility and engage
- Rell: Tank with reliable CC
- Galio: Global presence and CC
- Janna: Disengage and protection
- Thresh: Strong lane presence and utility
- Braum: Defensive utility and peel
Remember to communicate with your team about Pyke's roams and coordinate CC during teamfights to shut down his engage potential. Vision control is crucial to track his movements and prevent successful assassinations.