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Sylas vs Ahri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ahri

Sylas vs Ahri

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Sylas is a melee skirmisher who must use E to engage or threaten and rely on W for sustain in extended trades against Ahri's poke.
Apply lane pressure early to deny Ahri calm scaling and force her to respect your engage windows.

Trading pattern

Use E to engage or threaten, then trade with autos and W heal; disengage if E or W is down.
Respect Ahri E availability; avoid committing forward when Ahri E is ready.
Capitalize on Ahri's missed Ahri E or Ahri R cooldown to force extended trades.

Danger windows

Ahri is dangerous when Ahri E is available and Ahri R can extend or escape.
Sylas is vulnerable if E or W are down, especially if Ahri has Ahri E ready.
Avoid being shoved under tower early to prevent punishment from Ahri's poke and roam pressure.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to combo Q-W-E for trades, avoiding all-ins if E misses.
Punish Ahri when Ahri Q is on wave cooldown or Ahri E is missed.
Avoid extended trades without W or E available to mitigate Ahri's poke and Ahri E threat.

Power spikes

Sylas spikes at level 3 with Q-W-E combo and at level 6 with R ult if enemy ultimates are valuable.
Respect Ahri's level 6 Ahri R spike and her first completed mage item for waveclear and pick potential.

Win conditions

Win by using E to engage and force extended trades with W sustain and stolen ultimates.
Punish Ahri's missed Ahri E and Ahri R cooldown windows to gain lane control.
Deny Ahri calm wave states to reduce her roam and pick threat, maintaining lane pressure throughout early and mid game.

Tip: For Sylas vs Ahri, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup