Jinx & Pyke vs Varus & Maokai

Jinx
You
Pyke
VS
Varus
Maokai

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Who Wins

  • You lose level 2 trades due to Varus's superior early damage and Maokai's engage potential.
  • You win level 6 fights if Pyke lands his combo and you can follow up with rocket launcher damage and resets.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Stay behind minions to avoid Varus Q poke and let Pyke engage first before switching to rockets for follow-up damage.
  • Focus on farming safely and only trade when Pyke has landed his hook or stun.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Push waves early to get level 2 first, then maintain wave control to enable Pyke roams.
  • Avoid freezing against this duo since Maokai can easily engage on you in extended lanes.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't get caught by Maokai's W engage when you're alone, as Varus will follow up with full combo.
  • Avoid face-checking brushes without vision since Pyke might not be nearby to help.
Created on 11/16/2025
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