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
Taric
vs

43.8%
Pyke win rate vs Taric
Taric hard counters Pyke
281
Games Analyzed
43.8%
Pyke WR
56.2%
Taric WR
-498
Avg Gold Diff @15
Pyke
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesHail of Blades / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Taric
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Pyke
Level 2
Pyke
Level 6
Taric
Level 6
Pyke
1 item
Taric
1 item
Taric
Teamfights
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 Taric 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
Taric Win Condition
R invulnerability wins teamfights, E stun, heal sustain
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 Taric's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Taric's burst
Taric

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Frozen Heart
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
Taric's Worst Matchups
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