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How to Play PykeSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Pyke Support build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Gift of the Drowned OnesPBone SkewerQGhostwater DiveWPhantom UndertowEDeath From BelowR
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchA#15of 50 Support champions
Win rate51.8%vs 50.4% role avg
Pick rate6.2%9th most picked Support
Ban rate25.8%

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Pyke Support Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (6.3% pick rate, 51.4% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.4% WR
DominationPRIMARY
Hail of BladesKEYSTONE
Cheap Shot
Sixth Sense
Ultimate Hunter
ResolveSECONDARY
Bone Plating
Unflinching
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Bone SkewerQPhantom UndertowEGhostwater DiveWMax Q first
Bone Skewer14579
Ghostwater Dive31415
Phantom Undertow28101213
Death From Below611

Item build

6.3% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildUmbral GlaiveUmbral GlaiveYoumuu's GhostbladeYoumuu's GhostbladeEdge of NightEdge of Night
BootsBoots of SwiftnessBoots of Swiftness
SituationalUmbral GlaiveUmbral GlaiveCelestial OppositionCelestial OppositionEdge of NightEdge of NightYoumuu's GhostbladeYoumuu's GhostbladeBloodsongBloodsongSerrated DirkSerrated Dirk

Pyke Support meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Pyke holds a 51.8% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.21, 1.4 points above the Support role average of 50.4%. That is the 15th highest win rate of 50 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 6.2% pick rate (9th most played in the role) and a 25.8% ban rate, Pyke is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Patch 26.21 was good to Pyke Support: the tier rating climbed from B to A after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At A tier, Pyke is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Pyke Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Thresh (44.0% win rate for Pyke) and Blitzcrank (46.9% win rate for Pyke): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Alistar (58.2%) and Nami (56.1%) are the matchups to look for, where Pyke wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Pyke good in Patch 26.21?

Pyke is A tier Support in Patch 26.21 with a 51.8% win rate, 6.2% pick rate, and 25.8% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Pyke Support after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role.

What is the best build for Pyke Support?

The best Pyke Support build in Patch 26.21 uses Umbral Glaive, Youmuu's Ghostblade, Edge of Night with the Hail of Blades keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Pyke Support is A tier with 51.8% win rate this patch.

Who counters Pyke?

Champions that counter Pyke in Patch 26.21 include Thresh (44.0% Pyke win rate), Blitzcrank (46.9% Pyke win rate), Nautilus (48.0% Pyke win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Pyke?

To climb with Pyke Support in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Shadowing, Opening on the map, and Trap set-ups. Shadowing: Shadowing is a mid to late game concept that means covering your teammate without showing yourself on vision. Opening on the map: Direction you chose after leaving the fountain defines how the next sequence plays out.