Patch: 16.4
Patch: 16.4
Tier Tier 3
Win Rate 48.6%
Win Rate Change
-0.5%
Pick rate 1.8%
Ban rate 5.0%
Matches 5,451
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 16.4
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Scorchclaw Pup
Build Order
Hextech Alternator
Fiendish Codex
Ruby Crystal
Hextech Rocketbelt
Fiendish Codex
Haunting Guise
Riftmaker
Null-Magic Mantle
Boots
Mercury's Treads
Completed Items
Hextech Rocketbelt
Riftmaker
Mercury's Treads
Mejai's Soulstealer
Rabadon's Deathcap
Dusk and Dawn
Situational Items
Zhonya's Hourglass
Shadowflame
Bloodletter's Curse
Cosmic Drive
Hextech Gunblade
Spirit Visage
Liandry's Torment

Ability Max Order

90%

259 games

Kingslayer W
Abscond / Abduct E
Chain Lash Q
Petricite Burst
Chain Lash
Kingslayer
Abscond / Abduct
Hijack
1
E
2
Q
3
W
4
W
5
W
6
R
7
W
8
E
9
W
10
E
11
E
12
R
13
E
14
Q
15
Q
16
Q
17
R
18
Q
Damage Breakdown
90%
7%

Key Insights

  • P
    's attacks can be animation-cancelled by any ability.
  • R
    cannot be used on the same enemy for 200% of the stolen ultimate's cooldown.
  • W
    's heal is increased up to 100% based on Sylas's missing HP, maxed at 40% HP.
  • Ultimates stolen by
    R
    are held for 90 seconds and are one-time uses.
  • When Sylas has
    P
    stacks, he gains 125% bonus attack speed.

Strengths

  • Excels at skirmishes, especially when
    W
    is maxed.
  • Excels with items that enhance his ability power, survivability, and cooldown reduction.
  • Has outplay potential with
    E
    's dash and re-engage with the second cast.
  • Is stronger versus champions with engaging ultimates since he can also use them with
    R
    .

Weaknesses

  • Can be kited very easily by mobile champions or ones who outrange him.
  • Needs to
    R
    the correct ultimate each time to stay effective. One wrong use can hurt him and his team.
  • Once
    E
    's first cast is used, Sylas has no way out of a fight.
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