Cho'Gath & Pyke Synergy

Cho'Gath Jungle and Pyke Support win 50.8% of 4,190 Low Elo games together, +0.1 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why this duo works

Cho's Rupture (Q) knock-up gives Pyke a predictable target for Bone Skewer (Q) or Phantom Undertow (E), extending the catch into Pyke's execute window. Their linked crowd control can turn Cho's area engage into a focused pick for Death From Below (R).

Measured in High Elo: this duo wins 1.9pp more often than expected over 1,415 games.

Playing the duo

Rupture (Q) knocks enemies into the air, while Phantom Undertow (E) stuns with its returning phantom; Pyke can follow Cho's knock-up with a second control effect before using Death From Below (R) on a low-health target.

How to play as Cho'Gath

Use Rupture (Q) to start the catch, then let Pyke follow with Phantom Undertow (E) before layering Feral Scream (W); this keeps the target controlled long enough for Pyke's execute.

How to play as Pyke

When Cho lands Rupture (Q), follow with Bone Skewer (Q) to keep the target close or Phantom Undertow (E) through its landing spot, then use Death From Below (R) once the target reaches execute range.

Sources

These notes come from r/pykemains, checked against the champions' abilities.