Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
VS
Champion 2
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55.5%
Maokai win rate vs Pyke
Maokai hard counters Pyke
541
Games Analyzed
55.5%
Maokai WR
44.5%
Pyke WR
+436
Avg Gold Diff @15
Maokai
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Pyke
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesHail of Blades / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Pyke
Level 2
Maokai
Level 3
Maokai
Level 6
Pyke
Level 6
Maokai
1 item
Pyke
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Maokai deals AP damage while Pyke deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Pyke's Weakness
Pyke's main weakness: Tanks, poke, falling behind, no peel. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Maokai Win Condition
R root wave engage, sapling vision, tanky CC bot
Pyke Win Condition
Hook picks, R execute resets share gold, roam from support
Recommended Items
Maokai
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game
Thornmail
Core
Build every game
Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Pyke's AD damage
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Pyke
Umbral Glaive
Core
Build every game
Edge of Night
Core
Build every game
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Maokai's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Maokai's burst
Maokai's Worst Matchups
Pyke's Worst Matchups
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