4

Tier

Win Rate

50.9%

Pick Rate

6.9%

Ban Rate

8.0%

Matches

28,682
Sylas Runes
Core Sylas Item Build Order53.2% Win Rate (62 Games)
Doran's Ring

Starting

Stormsurge

1st

Sorcerer's Shoes

2nd

Shadowflame

3rd

Zhonya's Hourglass

4th

Shadowflame

5th

Stormsurge

6th

Doran's Ring
Stormsurge
Sorcerer's Shoes
Shadowflame
Zhonya's Hourglass
Shadowflame
Stormsurge

Core Sylas Item Build Path

Situational

Rabadon's Deathcap
Banshee's Veil
Void Staff
Cryptbloom
Mejai's Soulstealer
Lich Bane
Spirit Visage

Summoner Spells

59.8% Win Rate (112 Games)
Flash
Sylas Skill Order0
Petricite Burst

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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13

14

15

16

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18

Chain Lash
Kingslayer
Abscond / Abduct
Hijack

Sylas's Counters for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.8

Discover the ultimate counters for Sylas with our comprehensive guide. Learn who counters Sylas in lane and throughout the game, turning the tides in your favor. Explore effective Sylas counters and strategies to outplay your opponent.
Champion
Game Win Rate
Lane Win Rate
Matchup Rate
Matches
Yasuo
47.0%
34.3%
5.2%
1,317
Akali
49.1%
35.6%
5.6%
1,408
Cassiopeia
48.9%
37.5%
1.0%
264
Galio
44.3%
37.7%
1.7%
422
Vex
48.8%
38.6%
1.4%
365

Sylas's Trends for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.8

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest win rates, pick rates, and ban rates for Sylas. Our Trends section offers a deep dive into how Sylas is performing in the current meta, with data from the last five patches.
Win Rate

51.0%

(-0.1%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

6.9%

(-0.4%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

8.3%

(+0.1%)
vs last patch

Sylas Guide for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.8

Learn Sylas with our Sylas guide. Learn about Sylas's strengths and Sylas's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Sylas, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • When Sylas has
    Sylas
    P
    stacks, he gains 125% bonus attack speed.
  • Sylas
    P
    's attacks can be animation-cancelled by any ability.
  • Sylas
    W
    's heal is increased up to 100% based on Sylas's missing HP, maxed at 40% HP.
  • Ultimates stolen by
    Sylas
    R
    are held for 90 seconds and are one-time uses.
  • Sylas
    R
    cannot be used on the same enemy for 200% of the stolen ultimate's cooldown.
Strengths
  • Excels at skirmishes, especially when
    Sylas
    W
    is maxed.
  • Has outplay potential with
    Sylas
    E
    's dash and re-engage with the second cast.
  • Is stronger versus champions with engaging ultimates since he can also use them with
    Sylas
    R
    .
  • Excels with items that enhance his ability power, survivability, and cooldown reduction.
Weaknesses
  • Can be kited very easily by mobile champions or ones who outrange him.
  • Needs to
    Sylas
    R
    the correct ultimate each time to stay effective. One wrong use can hurt him and his team.
  • Once
    Sylas
    E
    's first cast is used, Sylas has no way out of a fight.

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