Pyke Mid is a powerful pick with a 53.8% win rate in high-level play. Here's the optimal build and strategy:

Core Build:

• First Item: Profane Hydra
• Boots: Ionian Boots of Lucidity
• Second Item: Youmuu's Ghostblade
• Late Game: Edge of Night, Opportunity, Death's Dance

Summoner Spells:

• Flash
• Teleport

Optimal Runes:

• Primary: Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, Ultimate Hunter
• Secondary: Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery
• Shards: Adaptive Force (x2), Health

Skill Order: Q > E > W

Key Tips:

• Push wave and roam when Ultimate (R) is available
• Track enemy Flash cooldowns before engaging with Ultimate
• Flank from side angles in teamfights using Q
• Strong early game pressure with roaming potential

Best Matchups:

• Jayce (83.3% WR)
• Annie (80% WR)
• Neeko, Swain, Tryndamere

Avoid Picking Into:

• Heimerdinger
• Quinn
• Vel'Koz
• Tristana
• Morgana

Best Synergies:

• Ziggs (56.4% WR)
• Draven (53.2% WR)
• Jinx (51.4% WR)

Alternative Build Path: Start with Hubris into Ionian Boots and Profane Hydra, followed by Opportunity, Serpent's Fang, and Death's Dance (51.8% WR over 56 matches).

Adapt item builds and rune shards based on matchup, particularly choosing between Armor or Magic Resist shards depending on lane opponent.

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