Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Pyke
VS
Champion 2
Maokai
vs

47.5%
Pyke win rate vs Maokai
Maokai has the edge
533
Games Analyzed
47.5%
Pyke WR
52.5%
Maokai WR
-202
Avg Gold Diff @15
Pyke
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesHail of Blades / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Maokai
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Pyke
Level 2
Maokai
Level 3
Pyke
Level 6
Maokai
Level 6
Pyke
1 item
Maokai
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
Pyke deals AD damage while Maokai deals AP. 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.
Pyke Win Condition
Hook picks, R execute resets share gold, roam from support
Maokai Win Condition
R root wave engage, sapling vision, tanky CC bot
Recommended Items
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
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's Worst Matchups
Maokai's Worst Matchups
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