Pyke Support has trouble against Maokai (47.2% win rate) based on 637 games. This is a tough matchup for Pyke players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Pyke Support vs Maokai Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 67.3% in this matchup.
Meta staple Pyke (6.8% pick rate, 8th most popular out of 52 Support champions) rarely faces off-meta Maokai (1.4% pick rate). However, even uncommon picks can cheese unprepared players, so basic matchup knowledge provides valuable insurance. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Sudden Impact combination (62.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Umbral Glaive, Voltaic Cyclosword, Youmuu's Ghostblade, and Symbiotic Soles boosts your chances from 47.2% to 67.3% - potentially game-changing.
Vision deficit: Struggling in both the matchup and vision control (0.85 vs 0.87 wards/min) demands defensive warding and heavy jungle coordination. Outclassed across the board: Maokai leads in both matchup win rate (52.8%) and damage (443 vs 392/min). Pyke must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Maokai: leads in both matchup win rate (52.8%) and KDA (2.40 vs 2.20, 26th vs 41st place). Pyke players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Pyke Support | Versus | Maokai Support |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | B+ |
| 47.2% | Matchup Winrate | 52.8% |
| 48.89% | Role Winrate | 50.56% |
| #41 | Winrate Rank | #21 |
| 6.8% | Pickrate | 1.4% |
| 2.2 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 350 | Gold per Minute | 312 |
| 0.85 | Wards per Minute | 0.87 |
| 392 | Damage per Minute | 443 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Pyke deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Maokai deals primarily magic damage (79.19%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Maokai, ranking 29th (versus 34th for Pyke) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.4 versus 2.2) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Pyke player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Maokai player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.






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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

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