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Pyke vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Pyke vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control and (W) stealth to create surprise (Q) hook angles for ADC follow-up.
Prioritize denying Bard's roam windows by crashing waves and setting river vision.
Engage when ADC can burst after your (Q) pull, exploiting Bard's weaker peel and poke.

Trading pattern

Hide (Q) threat in brush or (W) stealth, then pull targets into ADC burst damage.
Use (E) to stun Bard or ADC escape paths after a successful (Q) to secure kills.
Hold engage if (Q) or (R) is available to avoid counter-engage and protect ADC.

Danger windows

(Q) wall stun angles from brush threaten ADC positioning; deny brush control.
(R) can isolate your ADC or stall engages; avoid grouped fights without vision.
Bard's roam timing after wave crash risks ADC isolation; maintain wave pressure and vision.

Early game

Win the level 2 race to threaten Bard's ADC with (Q)+(E) stun combo plus ADC burst.
Control bot brush to block (Q) wall stun angles and limit his roam safety.
Crash waves before roaming to keep ADC safe from Bard's mid pressure and (E) paths.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q)+(E) combo for strong engage and kill pressure; coordinate with ADC.
Level 3 grants (W) stealth for safer brush control and surprise hooks.
Level 6 ultimate enables execute resets; use around ADC follow-up and river vision setups.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and hook pressure into denied Bard ADC access and kills.
Punish Bard's roams by crashing waves, warding river, and matching mid pressure.
Use level 6 executes in skirmishes with ADC follow-up to snowball and secure dragon setups.

Tip: For Pyke vs Bard, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup