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Abilities
E
Phantom Undertow
Pyke dashes and leaves behind a phantom that will return to him, stunning enemy champions along its path.
Passive
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.
Q
Bone Skewer
Pyke either stabs an enemy in front of him or pulls an enemy towards him.
R (Ultimate)
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.
W
Ghostwater Dive
Pyke enters Camouflage and gains significant Move Speed that decays over time.
Playing As Pyke
- -Pyke is very fragile so don't be afraid to temporarily run from a fight. You can regenerate a significant amount of health from Gift of the Drowned Ones when enemies can't see you.
- -Hitting an enemy with the Hold version of Bone Skewer will always pull them the same distance. Use it in melee range to throw targets behind you.
- -The Tap version of Bone Skewer is much faster and deals additional damage.
- -A lot of your agressive spells are also your escapes. Make sure you always have a plan to get out of the fight.
Playing Against Pyke
- -Pyke regenerates a significant amount of damage he has taken from enemy champions, but only when you can't see him!
- -When Pyke is hidden nearby in his Ghostwater Dive, sharks will circle underneath your feet.
- -Try not to stand near low health allies. If Pyke executes them using Death From Below, you might be next on the list.
Lore
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.
About 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.
How to Play Pyke
Playing Pykeeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a support, Pyke benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Pyke is very fragile so don't be afraid to temporarily run from a fight. You can regenerate a significant amount of health from Gift of the Drowned Ones when enemies can't see you.
- Hitting an enemy with the Hold version of Bone Skewer will always pull them the same distance. Use it in melee range to throw targets behind you.
- The Tap version of Bone Skewer is much faster and deals additional damage.
- A lot of your agressive spells are also your escapes. Make sure you always have a plan to get out of the fight.
Playing Against Pyke
- Pyke regenerates a significant amount of damage he has taken from enemy champions, but only when you can't see him!
- When Pyke is hidden nearby in his Ghostwater Dive, sharks will circle underneath your feet.
- Try not to stand near low health allies. If Pyke executes them using Death From Below, you might be next on the list.
Pyke Counters and Matchups
Pyke's toughest matchup this patch is Malzahar. Conversely, Pyke performs strongly into Twitch.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Pyke
Riot rates Pyke's difficulty at 7/10. Pyke sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.