Akali vs Syndra MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akali vs Syndra

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Akali is a high-mobility assassin who must use (W) to create safe windows for trades and all-ins against Syndra's poke and stun threat.
Prioritize denying Syndra free farm early to prevent her from scaling into a stronger burst mage with control tools.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (Q) poke and passive autos, then commit with (W) and (E) when Syndra is exposed and her (E) is on cooldown.
Respect (E) stun threat by avoiding commits when she has spheres positioned for it.
Use (W) to safely engage and disengage, preventing Syndra from landing full burst combos.

Danger windows

Syndra is most dangerous when her (E) stun is up and spheres are positioned to lock you down.
Avoid extended trades when your (W) is down, as you lose your safest trading window.
Respect Syndra's level 6 (R) burst; do not overcommit without (W) or (R) available to escape.

Early game

Use the level 3 power spike to trade aggressively with (Q)-(W)-(E) combo while (W) obscures you to avoid Syndra's poke.
Avoid extended trades without (W) active, as Syndra's poke and (E) stun can heavily punish you.
Punish Syndra immediately if she misses (E), as she lacks mobility and cannot escape your all-in.

Power spikes

Spike at level 3 with full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo access; use this to force trades Syndra cannot contest.
Reach level 6 to unlock (R) for strong all-ins and pick opportunities; track (R) to avoid lethal trades.
Respect Syndra's first completed mage item and level 6 (R) as windows where her burst and poke increase significantly.

Win conditions

Use (W) to create safe windows for extended trades and all-ins, exploiting Syndra's immobility and lack of escape.
Pressure Syndra before her key cooldowns and item spikes to deny her scaling and force mistakes.
Reach level 6 and your first AP assassin item to leverage burst and mobility for snowballing lane control and side-lane picks.