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
Swain
vs

51.2%
Pyke win rate vs Swain
Skill matchup — could go either way
555
Games Analyzed
51.2%
Pyke WR
48.8%
Swain WR
+93
Avg Gold Diff @15
Pyke
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesHail of Blades / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Swain
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Pyke
Level 2
Pyke
Level 6
Swain
Level 6
Pyke
1 item
Swain
1 item
Swain
2 items
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 Swain deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Pyke needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Swain's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Range Advantage
Swain has range advantage. Pyke should look for short trades when Swain uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Swain's Weakness
Swain's main weakness: Kiting, grievous wounds, burst before R heals. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Pyke Win Condition
Hook picks, R execute resets share gold, roam from support
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
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 Swain's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Swain's burst

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Swain

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rylai's
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
Swain's Worst Matchups
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