Historical snapshot: patch 26.10

Champion Matchups

Historical champion win rates and counters. These results do not describe the current patch.

Recorded: 17 May 2026. Legacy code attributes this snapshot to Lolalytics. Source URL, rank, region and collection method were not saved; provenance is unverified.

Champion 1

Zilean

Champion 2

Pyke

47.7%

Zilean win rate vs Pyke (support snapshot)

Pyke had the higher recorded win rate

530

Recorded Sample Games

47.7%

Zilean WR

52.3%

Pyke WR

The opposing percentage is 100% minus the recorded win rate, not an independent sample. Game count alone does not establish reliability.

Legacy strategy notes below use fixed profiles and generic rules, not game measurements. They have not been reviewed for the current patch.

Power Spike Timeline

Pyke Level 2

Zilean Level 6

Pyke Level 6

Zilean 1 item

Pyke 1 item

Zilean 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

Zilean deals AP damage while Pyke deals AD. Build resistances accordingly, don't stack the wrong type.

Range Advantage

Zilean has range advantage. Pyke should look for short trades when Zilean uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.

Exploit Zilean's Weakness

Zilean's main weakness: Low damage, squishy, R has long CD early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Zilean Win Condition

R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow

Pyke Win Condition

Hook picks, R execute resets share gold, roam from support

Legacy Item Suggestions

Zilean

Moonstone Renewer

Core

Build every game

Staff of Flowing Water