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
Skarner
vs

59.5%
Pyke win rate vs Skarner
Pyke hard counters Skarner
148
Games Analyzed
59.5%
Pyke WR
40.5%
Skarner WR
+756
Avg Gold Diff @15
Pyke
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesHail of Blades / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Pyke
Level 2
Skarner
Level 3
Pyke
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Pyke
1 item
Skarner
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 Skarner deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Skarner's Weakness
Skarner's main weakness: Kiting, QSS removes R, slow without E. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Pyke Win Condition
Hook picks, R execute resets share gold, roam from support
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Pyke
Umbral Glaive
Core
Build every game
Edge of Night
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
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
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