Varus & Maokai vs Jinx & Pyke

Varus
You
Maokai
VS
Jinx
Pyke

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Who Wins

  • You win level 2 trades with Maokai's engage and your superior early game damage output.
  • You lose level 6 all-ins if Pyke lands his combo and gets resets with his ultimate execution.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Poke with Q when enemies are farming and follow up Maokai's engages with your full combo rotation.
  • Stay behind minions when Pyke has hook available and focus on poking Jinx when she's farming.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Push waves to prevent Pyke roams and maintain pressure in lane with constant Q poke.
  • Keep waves in neutral positions to allow Maokai to engage without minion interference.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste your ultimate on targets that Pyke can easily execute, as this gives him reset potential.
  • Avoid getting hooked when you're alone, as Pyke's burst combo can kill you before Maokai can help.
Created on 11/16/2025
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