Hwei vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Sylas

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Hwei is a long-range artillery mage who must control space with poke and carefully choose E spellbook for defense against Sylas engage.
Pressure Sylas early to deny his melee skirmish pattern and prevent him from safely using E to engage or escape.

Trading pattern

Control space with long-range Q and W, holding E spellbook CC to interrupt or punish Sylas's Sylas E engage.
Avoid extended trades where Sylas can sustain with Sylas W; instead, look for short trades after he uses Sylas E or Sylas W.
If Sylas misses Sylas E, use your CC and poke window to punish aggressively before he recovers.

Danger windows

Sylas is dangerous when Sylas E is up and ready to engage with knockup/stun; keep your CC E ready to counter.
Avoid extended trades when Sylas W is available to heal significant damage.
Be cautious when Sylas R is stolen and can use a powerful ultimate; adjust aggression accordingly.

Early game

Use your full spellbook at level 3 to maximize poke and shield options, forcing Sylas to hesitate on his E engage.
Keep Sylas at bay with long-range Q and W poke, avoiding extended trades where Sylas can use W to heal.
Punish Sylas if he wastes Sylas E engage by responding with your crowd control E spellbook choice.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full spellbook, enabling poke, shield, and CC versatility to counter Sylas's engage.
Level 6 is a major spike with R for all-in damage, especially if you catch Sylas after he uses Sylas E.
Respect Sylas's level 3 spike when he gains full Q-W-E skirmish and sustain potential.

Win conditions

Use your superior poke and E spellbook CC to control lane and deny Sylas's melee engages.
Punish Sylas's missed Sylas E engages with your CC and long-range poke to build advantage.
Reach level 6 with R ready to all-in Sylas when he is vulnerable after using Sylas E or Sylas W.