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Sett vs Tryndamere

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Sett must leverage his early lane pressure and grit trades to deny Tryndamere's scaling and side-lane threat.
Prioritize controlling the wave and forcing melee brawls where Sett's crowd control and grit shield excel.
This is a control vs splitpush matchup where Sett aims to disrupt Tryndamere's scaling and prevent extended side-lane duels.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by auto-attacking and using (E) to keep Tryndamere close for grit buildup.
Spend grit with a centered (W) to maximize shield and true damage before Tryndamere can disengage or sidestep.
Punish Tryndamere's low Fury or after he uses (E) by forcing trades when his sustain and mobility are down.

Danger windows

Beware when Tryndamere has high Fury and (E) available to gap close and extend fights.
Avoid trading when (R) is active, as he can survive lethal damage and turn fights.
Be cautious after missing (E) or spending (W), as Sett is vulnerable to poke and kiting during these cooldowns.

Early game

Use early levels to force close-range trades with autos and (E) to build grit and threaten (W) damage.
Position near minions to maximize (E) stun potential and punish Tryndamere when he tries to build Fury.
Avoid extended chases after (E) misses to prevent being kited or counter-traded by (E) and healing.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to displace Tryndamere and force favorable brawls or teamfights.
After first bruiser item, increase aggression to capitalize on stronger grit trades and harder-to-ignore (W) damage.
Respect Tryndamere's level 6 (R) and high Fury trades by spacing to avoid extended fights and punishing cooldowns.

Win conditions

Win lane by forcing melee trades that build grit and landing grit-backed (W) damage.
Use level 6 (R) to initiate fights or disrupt Tryndamere's positioning, denying his splitpush impact.
Maintain wave control to limit Tryndamere's Fury buildup and force him into unfavorable trades or missed farm.