Alistar vs Pyke SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Alistar vs Pyke

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control and Flash to create surprise (W)+(Q) engages with ADC follow-up.
Deny Pyke's hook angles by punishing enemy ADC positioning near brush and river vision.
Prioritize protecting your ADC from Pyke's pick threat while enabling your ADC's burst trades.

Trading pattern

Only commit to (W)+(Q) engages when your ADC is in range to follow up immediately.
Punish Pyke after missed (Q) hook or when his (E) stun is on cooldown to deny his pick pressure.
Avoid trading when Pyke controls brush or has (W) stealth up to reduce hook risk and preserve ADC safety.

Danger windows

Respect (Q)+(E) combo when Pyke has brush or river fog control and your (W)+(Q) is down.
Avoid stepping too far forward when (W) stealth is available to prevent surprise hooks.
Be cautious when Pyke's ultimate is up and low-health targets are present, as he can execute quickly.

Early game

Win the level 2 race with your ADC ready to follow for strong all-in windows.
Hold brush and maintain a neutral or slightly pushing wave to threaten engages without overcommitting.
Avoid using (W) before confirming engage or peel needs to keep your threat unpredictable.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (W)+(Q) combo, enabling strong all-ins; contest wave with ADC ready.
Level 3 adds (E) stun, increasing your trade threat; use full kit around brush control and ADC follow-up.
Level 6 (R) grants tower dive durability and peel; use with ADC follow-up for aggressive plays or defensive resets.

Win conditions

Use brush control and Flash to surprise engage with (W)+(Q) when your ADC can follow immediately.
Punish Pyke's enemy ADC positioning near brush and river vision to deny his hook angles and roam safety.
Leverage (R) for tower dives and peel to secure kills and protect your ADC in extended fights.