Galio vs Pyke SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Galio vs Pyke

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (W) and (E) to control brush and deny Pyke's hook angles for safer ADC access.
Prioritize protecting your ADC from Pyke's burst by holding peel cooldowns and positioning defensively.
Leverage (R) for counter-engage or to join side fights after pushing wave mid-lane or bot lane.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) and passive for short trades, then layer (W) and (E) to punish Pyke stepping too close.
Hold (W) and (E) to peel for your ADC when Pyke commits with (Q) or (E) engage.
Deny Pyke brush access to reduce his hook angles and force safer ADC follow-up trades.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) hook range from brush and fog, especially when his ADC can follow up.
Beware Pyke's level 2-3 when he has full kit for aggressive hook plus stun combos.
Track Pyke's roam timer post-wave crash to avoid ADC isolation and vision denial in river.

Early game

Win level 2 by coordinating (W) taunt with your ADC's damage to outtrade Pyke's hook plus stun.
Secure brush control early to limit Pyke's fog-of-war hook threat and protect ADC positioning.
Crash the wave quickly after level 3 to create roam windows and force Pyke to stay lane.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks Pyke's hook and stun, so time your (W) and (E) to counter his engage.
Level 6 (R) greatly increases your map impact; use it to protect ADC or turn side fights.
First durability or AP utility item enhances your short trades and roaming safety against Pyke's burst.

Win conditions

Convert lane control into ADC access by denying Pyke's brush and hook angles consistently.
Use (R) to join or counter enemy roams, securing vision around dragon and mid river.
Set up favorable 2v2 fights by timing engages with (W) and (E) when Pyke's hook is on cooldown.