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Pantheon Counters

Pantheon

Pantheon, the Unbreakable Spear

Who beats Pantheon in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Top
  • Fighter
  • Assassin
  • Melee · 175 range
  • 345 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Pantheon

These champions have the tools to beat Pantheon.

  1. Malphite
    Malphite

    Malphite stacks armor against Pantheon's physical burst.

  2. Renekton
    Renekton

    Renekton out-trades Pantheon early and stuns him.

  3. Poppy
    Poppy

    Steadfast Presence stops Pantheon's dashing spear.

  4. Ornn
    Ornn

    Ornn tanks Pantheon's burst and wins long trades.

Worst picks against Pantheon

Pantheon usually wins these matchups.

  1. Teemo
    Teemo

    Pantheon bursts Teemo early with point-and-click stun.

  2. Kennen
    Kennen

    Pantheon bursts Kennen with a point-and-click stun.

  3. Jayce
    Jayce

    Pantheon bursts Jayce early with a point-and-click stun.

  4. Kayle
    Kayle

    Pantheon bursts Kayle before she gains range.

How to counter Pantheon

  1. Trade when his shield (Aegis Assault) is on cooldown.

  2. Build armor early.

  3. Avoid fighting him in the first levels.

  4. Watch for his ultimate in teamfights.

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Malphite, Renekton, Poppy and Ornn are strong picks against Pantheon. Malphite stacks armor against Pantheon's physical burst.
Pantheon usually has the advantage against Teemo, Kennen, Jayce and Kayle, so avoid those picks when Pantheon is likely in the top.
Trade when his shield (Aegis Assault) is on cooldown. Build armor early.
Pantheon has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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