S
September 2026 · Patch 7.2d
Assassin · SUPPORT · MID

Pyke Wild Rift Expert Guide

With Pyke, your ultimate is your most valuable tool — only execute targets below the threshold to maximize resets. Use your stealth to reposition and create unexpected attack angles. In roaming, coordinate ganks with burst allies to guarantee kills.

★ SUPPORT · MID Tier S
DMG
UTIL
TANK
DIFF
Win 50.4% #43 · ↓4pt
Pick 5.7% #15
Ban 3.5% #49

Pyke Wild Rift Expert Guide

Video Tutorial — Chapters

Video by HellsDevil WR — watch on YouTube

§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsPyke: combos & tips Wild Rift

Basic engage combo
1 Q Q
2 E E
3 AA

Use the hook to pull the enemy in, stun with 3 to lock them down, then use AA during the stun

Stealth engage combo
1 Ghost Ghost
2 Q Q
3 E E

Approach in stealth to get into position, hook from an unexpected angle, stun to set up the execute

Full execute combo
1 Ghost Ghost
2 Q Q
3 E E
4 R R

Full sequence for a confirmed kill — wait for the ultimate indicator to turn red to trigger the execute

Advanced Flash combo
1 E E
2 Ghost Ghost
3 Flash Flash
4 AA
5 R R
6 Q Q
7 AA
8 AA

Use the dash from button 3, then Flash to approach from an unexpected angle, perform the ultimate execute and reframe the hook for the next target

Mechanical Tips

  • Bone Skewer (1) tap vs hold: tap cast = reduced-damage quick strike; hold cast = harpoon throw that pulls the enemy back — use the hold to hook them from the bushes at long range
  • Phantom Undertow + Flash: activate ability 3 (the phantom moves ahead) then use Flash behind the enemy so the phantom returns and stuns from the other angle — harder to avoid
  • Red ultimate indicator: when the enemy’s outer outline turns red, they are within the execution zone — wait for this signal before triggering Death From Below
  • Gift of the Drowned Ones (passive): walking into a bush out of the enemy’s sight triggers the heal from stored damage — actively manage your sustain by hiding regularly

Common Mistakes

  • Ult on a non-executable target: Death From Below only kills if the target’s HP is below a certain threshold — casting it outside the execution zone wastes the ult and the potential shared gold
  • Forgetting control wards: Ghostwater Dive is countered by pink wards — experienced enemies place them in key areas; sweep these areas whilst roaming
  • Overextending without an escape route: Pyke lacks an escape if the hook misses — never engage without an escape route via Route 3 or Flash available

Notable Interactions

  • Death From Below shares kill gold with a nearby ally — triggering it when an ally is nearby maximises gold for the whole team
  • The ultimate can be reset in succession if multiple enemies are within the execution zone — it’s possible to secure multi-kills with a reset ultimate (rare but spectacular)
  • Pyke can roam mid and support other lanes thanks to his ultimate’s gold share — strong in roam/assassination compositions

FAQ

How should I play Pyke in Wild Rift?

Pyke is generally played as Support. The first objective is to taking bush and short burst trades to force summoners. Its biggest edge comes from huge pick potential and ultimate resets that snowball fights.

When is Pyke strongest?

Pyke takes over in mid game: synchronized roams, deny vision with umbral.

How do I punish Pyke?

Pyke can be punished when squishy, low sustained dps and limited mid-range waveclear. A practical answer listed here is: Respect Leona/Thresh level 2: stay behind the minions to avoid the hook.

← All Wild Rift Counter-Picks Builds Hub →