Kassadin vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Sylas

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin is a scaling assassin who must survive Sylas's strong early pressure and high lane agency.
Avoid giving Sylas free extended trades or wave control, as he pressures early and looks to engage with Sylas E.
Prioritize safe farming and use Q to absorb Sylas's magic poke while preserving health for level 6.

Trading pattern

Before level 6, trade minimally and only when Sylas's Sylas E is on cooldown or missed.
After level 6, use short R trades to burst and reposition, ensuring mana is sufficient for escape.
Respect Sylas's Sylas E engage and Sylas W sustain; punish when these cooldowns are down.

Danger windows

Before level 6, Kassadin is vulnerable to Sylas's engage with Sylas E knockup and extended trades.
Be cautious when low on mana after R usage, as Sylas can punish your reduced escape options.
Avoid all-ins when Sylas's Sylas W heal and Sylas E are available and up.

Early game

Farm safely near tower to avoid Sylas's early all-ins and extended trades with Sylas E and Sylas W.
Use Q to shield magic damage and minimize poke damage from Sylas Q.
Avoid using R repeatedly before level 6 to prevent being vulnerable to Sylas's engage and burst.

Power spikes

Kassadin's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item.
Sylas's major spikes include level 3 unlock of Q-W-E skirmish pattern and level 6 Sylas R with strong ultimates.
Respect Sylas's level 6 power spike, as his stolen ultimate can turn trades if you overextend.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure and reach level 6 to unlock R for mobility and burst trades.
Use Q to absorb Sylas's magic poke and punish missed Sylas E engages with short R bursts.
After level 6, leverage superior mobility to flank or side pressure, avoiding prolonged fights with Sylas's sustain.