Swain vs Pyke SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Swain vs Pyke

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny Pyke's hook angle and protect ADC access.
Use (E) pull to set up ADC burst and force extended fights when safe.
Prioritize river vision to track Pyke's roam timers and secure dragon setup.

Trading pattern

Threaten (E) from minion angles, pull only with ADC follow-up to avoid overcommit.
Hold (R) for extended fights to sustain through Pyke's engage and execute resets.
Use (W) slow to zone Pyke and reduce his engage window, enabling safer ADC positioning.

Danger windows

(Q) hook plus (E) stun combo at level 2-3 threatens ADC positioning; maintain spacing and vision.
Pyke's stealth (W) enables surprise engages or roams; ward river and deny brush to mitigate.
Post-level 6, Pyke's execute resets make messy fights dangerous; avoid isolated positioning and peel proactively.

Early game

Track level 2 to contest wave only if ADC can follow (E) pull threat.
Deny brush to reduce Pyke's hook and stun angles early.
Coordinate wave crash timing with ADC before considering river roams to punish Pyke's roam attempts.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (E)+(Q) pull combo; use it to force short trades with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 completes kit, increasing poke and vision control; leverage brush control to pressure Pyke.
Level 6 (R) transforms fights; engage only with confirmed ADC follow-up and river vision to avoid Pyke's execute resets.

Win conditions

Convert (E) roots into ADC burst kills to deny enemy ADC access and snowball lane.
Control river vision and deny Pyke's roam windows to secure dragon and mid pressure.
Use (R) drain tank presence to sustain through all-ins and enable favorable teamfight entries with ADC follow-up.