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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 Pyke
VS
Champion 2
Vel'Koz Vel'Koz
Pyke
vs
Vel'Koz
52.4%
Pyke win rate vs Vel'Koz
Pyke has the edge
655
Games Analyzed
52.4%
Pyke WR
47.6%
Vel'Koz WR
+189
Avg Gold Diff @15
Pyke
Pyke
assassinsupportroamer
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesHail of Blades / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz
magepokeartillery
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Pyke
Pyke Level 2
Pyke
Pyke Level 6
Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz Level 6
Pyke
Pyke 1 item
Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz 1 item
Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz 2 items
How to Play This Matchup
1
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.
2
Mixed Resistances
Pyke deals AD damage while Vel'Koz deals AP. Build resistances accordingly — don't stack the wrong type.
4
Range Advantage
Vel'Koz has range advantage. Pyke should look for short trades when Vel'Koz uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
5
Exploit Vel'Koz's Weakness
Vel'Koz's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, R is interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
6
Pyke Win Condition
Hook picks, R execute resets share gold, roam from support
7
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Recommended Items
Pyke
Umbral Glaive
Core
Build every game
Edge of Night
Core
Build every game
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vel'Koz's burst
Vel'Koz
Luden's Tempest
Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
Shadowflame
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Pyke's AD damage
Death's Dance
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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