4

Tier

Win Rate

50.9%

Pick Rate

7.0%

Ban Rate

7.7%

Matches

14,346
Sylas Runes
Core Sylas Item Build Order67.1% Win Rate (149 Games)
Doran's Ring

Starting

Stormsurge

1st

Sorcerer's Shoes

2nd

Shadowflame

3rd

Shadowflame

4th

Zhonya's Hourglass

5th

Rabadon's Deathcap

6th

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

Core Sylas Item Build Path

Situational

Banshee's Veil
Void Staff
Cryptbloom
Morellonomicon
Lich Bane
Cosmic Drive
Mejai's Soulstealer

Summoner Spells

65.1% Win Rate (189 Games)
Flash
Sylas Skill Order0
Petricite Burst

1

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3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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14

15

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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
Akali
48.1%
33.0%
5.2%
663
Yasuo
45.1%
35.3%
5.1%
645
Ryze
48.9%
37.2%
1.1%
137
Galio
46.2%
37.5%
1.6%
208
Cassiopeia
50.0%
38.8%
1.1%
134

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

7.2%

(-0.1%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

8.7%

(+0.5%)
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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