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Bard vs Pyke SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Bard vs Pyke

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten (Q) wall stuns and deny Pyke's hook angles.
Prioritize wave crash and roam windows to pressure mid and jungle with (E).
Protect your ADC from Pyke's burst by holding (W) shrines and positioning for peel.

Trading pattern

Trade with meep autos and look for (Q) wall stuns from brush with ADC follow-up.
Hold peel until Pyke commits (Q) or (E) to avoid burst on your ADC.
Deny Pyke brush control to reduce his hook threat and roaming pressure.

Danger windows

Pyke's level 2 hook plus stun combo threatens your ADC; respect brush and fog control.
Roam windows after Pyke crashes wave expose your ADC; avoid roaming then.
Level 6 execute resets create messy fights; track ultimate cooldown and peel accordingly.

Early game

Track level 2 race closely; only contest if ADC can follow your (Q)+(W) trade.
Secure brush vision to deny Pyke's fog and hook angles early.
Crash wave safely before roaming to avoid exposing ADC to Pyke's engage.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (Q)+(W) trade setup; use it to pressure with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 grants (E) roam paths; use wave state to roam safely and impact mid.
Level 6 (R) enables picks or disengage; use it with ADC follow-up or to stall dives.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and (Q) stuns into ADC access and denied enemy positioning.
Use wave crash and (E) roam windows to pressure mid and secure river vision.
Set up dragon fights with (R) stasis to isolate targets and enable ADC follow-up.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup