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Pyke vs Neeko

How to Beat Neeko as Pyke in LoLPyke is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Neeko as Pyke

based on 3,763 Pyke vs Neeko matchups
Win Rate
48.9 %
K/D/A
2.08
Pick Rate
2.9 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We at MOBA Champion analyze millions of recently ranked LoL rounds each week. In our data, Pyke faced Neeko in 3763 rounds. Using so many matchups for Pyke vs Neeko provides us a lot of faith in our capacity to provide actionable statistics and a supported build to smash Neeko. This particular champ matchup is somewhat rare. Pyke is forced to battle against Neeko in only 2.9% of his matches.

Pyke vs Neeko Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Pyke has done a below average job of beating Neeko. On average, he wins a acceptable 48.9% of games the champions face off with one another in. In Pyke against Neeko matches, Pyke’s side is 0.2% more expected to obtain first blood, implying that he most likely will get first blood versus Neeko.

Best Pyke vs Neeko Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionWorld Atlas

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordCaulfield's Warhammer

Core Pyke Items

~22 Mins
Umbral GlaiveAxiom ArcVoltaic Cyclosword

Optional Items

OpportunityEdge of NightBloodsongYoumuu's Ghostblade

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerdot summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Pyke to level upq
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Second ability for Pyke to level upe
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Last skill for Pyke to max outw

Runes

DominationHail of BladesCheap ShotZombie WardUltimate Hunter
ResolveBone PlatingUnflinching
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceArmor
Pyke's passive ability p
Pyke's q ability q
Pyke's w ability w
Pyke's e ability e
Pyke's ultimate ability r
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Guide to Countering Neeko as Pyke

Tips for Playing as Pyke against Neeko

The Tap version of Bone Skewer is much faster and deals additional damage.

A lot of your agressive spells are also your escapes. Make sure you always have a plan to get out of the fight.

Hitting an enemy with the Hold version of Bone Skewer will always pull them the same distance. Use it in melee range to throw targets behind you.

Pyke is very fragile so don't be afraid to temporarily run from a fight. You can regenerate a significant amount of health from Gift of the Drowned Ones when enemies can't see you.

Advice to Win Against Neeko

Pop Blossom's warning visuals are invisible if Neeko is disguised.

Standing behind minions against Neeko is very dangerous as Tangle-Barbs become stronger.

Pyke vs Neeko Counter Stats

Pyke Image
Win Rate
48.9 %
VS
Win Rate
51.1 %
Neeko Image
6.9
< Kills >
5.6
7.4
< Deaths >
6.4
8.5
< Assists >
8.6
1.62
< Killing Sprees >
1.26
39
< Minions Killed >
108
0.06
< Dragons Killed >
0.11
0.33
< Inhibitors >
0.46
9,969
< Physical Damage >
1,383
69
< Magic Damage >
18,070
2,354
< True Damage >
778
12,393
< Damage Dealt >
20,230
22,584
< Damage Taken >
20,573
10,241
< Gold Earned >
10,597
1.11
< Towers >
1.95
0.01
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
4,955
< Total Healing >
2,128
10,804
< Experience >
12,891
65
< Vision Score >
32
30
< Wards Placed >
15
96
< Time Dealing CC >
176

How to Counter Neeko with Pyke in LoL

The stat comparisons provided here feature several strategic Pyke against Neeko matchup statistics that may help you explain the distinctions between the two. Pyke’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Neeko’s ratio of NaN, highlighting that Pyke may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Neeko..

Pyke normally has a slightly larger longest killing spree than his foe does. Typically, he takes a similar amount of damage to Neeko. This often reflects differing health capacities, but it can also imply that the one champ has less mobility and thus is not able to kite away from further harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Pyke and Neeko

Damage Types Compared

Pyke
Neeko
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Pyke
Neeko

Who is Better, Pyke or Neeko?

Both League of Legends champs are great champions. Both champs have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Pyke usually loses when taking on Neeko, with a 48.9% win rate. Therefore, Pyke makes a poor counter for Neeko.

While Pyke does have a lower win rate than Neeko, when facing one another, Pyke also has a greater learning curve that makes him a more time consuming champion to pick up and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Pyke into Neekoas his relative depth means that you may not be able to reach his full potential without a lot of practice beforehand.

Additionally, Pyke also has some amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Neeko. This makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when trying to counter champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion in League of Legends, in Pyke vs Neeko matchups, Neeko is the better champion with a lower win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during late stage team fights.

Pyke is a somewhat poor counter to Neeko. Focus your play on maximizing your CS and taking out objectives. If you are able to do that, you should hold your own as Pyke against Neeko.

Other Champion Matchups Against Pyke

Pyke Loses Against

LilliaLillia44.6% winrateTeemoTeemo45.2% winrateMiss FortuneMiss Fortune45.4% winrateRammusRammus45.4% winrate

Pyke Wins Against

YuumiYuumi56.8% winrateHweiHwei53.9% winrateZeriZeri53.4% winrateNidaleeNidalee53.1% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

NilahNilah+ 53.7% 2303 GamesMiss FortuneMiss Fortune+ 54.3% 16229 GamesSennaSenna+ 54.5% 1908 GamesLilliaLillia+ 54.5% 8579 Games

Additional Information for Pyke Players

How We Calculated Our Pyke vs Neeko Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Neeko as Pyke, we analyzed 3,763 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Neeko as Pyke comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Pyke in order to counter Neeko during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to pick up a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you mind the build and tips presented here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Pyke typically racks up less CS as Neeko. Champs who on average don't get many minion kills usualy don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as supports. They are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically require many items to be effective. In either case, try to surpass the values displayed on this page to do well.

The most important items to use in your Pyke versus Neeko build include Umbral Glaive, Axiom Arc, and Voltaic Cyclosword. When Pyke bought at least these three items in his build, he performed a lot better against Neeko than with many other typical item sets. In fact, Pyke had an average winrate of 48.9% battling Neeko with these items in his kit.

To have the best chance of coming out on top against Neeko as Pyke, Pyke players should equip the Hail of Blades, Cheap Shot, Zombie Ward, Ultimate Hunter, Bone Plating, and Unflinching runes from the Domination and Resolve rune sets. Out of all the runes we have analyed for Pyke vs Neeko face-offs, this composite of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Moreover, these runes averaged a 48.9% win rate overall.

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