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Vel'Koz vs Pyke SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Pyke

Vel'Koz vs Pyke

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use long-range (Q) poke angles to pressure Pyke and deny his engage angles.
Control side brush and maintain river vision to limit Pyke's hook and roam threat.
Enable your ADC's safe wave access and follow-up with layered poke and peel.

Trading pattern

Layer split (Q) and (W) poke to force Pyke out before he can engage.
Hold (E) for peel against Pyke's hook or follow-up engage to protect your ADC.
Deny Pyke brush control to reduce his hook angles and follow-up opportunities.

Danger windows

Respect Pyke's level 2 hook and stun combo; avoid overextending without ADC backup.
Beware Pyke hiding in brush or fog with (W) for surprise engages.
Track Pyke's ultimate cooldown; avoid grouped fights vulnerable to execute resets.

Early game

Track level 2 to contest brush control and secure ADC follow-up on your (E) knockup.
Use early wave pressure to keep Pyke pinned and reduce his roam windows.
Ward river aggressively to spot Pyke's stealth approach and protect your ADC.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (Q) plus (E) knockup; use it to outtrade Pyke's hook plus stun.
Level 3 completes your poke combo; leverage brush control to pressure Pyke and ADC.
Level 6 ultimate enables burst finish; use only with confirmed ADC follow-up and vision control.

Win conditions

Convert poke pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC access.
Maintain river vision and wave control to punish Pyke's roaming attempts.
Use (E) knockup and (R) burst with ADC follow-up to secure kills and dragon setups.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup