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How to Play PykeSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Pyke Support build for LoL Patch 26.14, 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 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchB#30of 49 Support champions
Win rate51.4%vs 51.6% role avg
Pick rate7.5%7th most picked Support
Ban rate24.7%

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Pyke Support Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (7.5% pick rate, 50.0% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.0% 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

7.5% 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 GlaiveYoumuu's GhostbladeYoumuu's GhostbladeCelestial OppositionCelestial OppositionEdge of NightEdge of NightBloodsongBloodsongSerrated DirkSerrated Dirk

Pyke Support meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Pyke holds a 51.4% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.14, 0.2 points below the Support role average of 51.6%. That is the 30th highest win rate of 49 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 7.5% pick rate (7th most played in the role) and a 24.7% ban rate, Pyke is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Pyke Support slipped from A to B tier in Patch 26.14. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At B tier, Pyke works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Pyke Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Nautilus (47.0% win rate for Pyke) and Thresh (47.5% win rate for Pyke): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Seraphine (51.5%) and Bard (51.1%) 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 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Pyke good in Patch 26.14?

Pyke is B tier Support in Patch 26.14 with a 51.4% win rate, 7.5% pick rate, and 24.7% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Pyke Support after Patch 26.14 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 26.14 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 B tier with 51.4% win rate this patch.

Who counters Pyke?

Champions that counter Pyke in Patch 26.14 include Nautilus (47.0% Pyke win rate), Thresh (47.5% Pyke win rate), Leona (48.1% 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 26.14, 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.