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Sylas vs Akali MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sylas vs Akali

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Sylas is a high-agency melee skirmisher who wants to pressure Akali early and deny her safe scaling windows.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Akali from using her Akali W safely for extended trades.

Trading pattern

Engage with E to threaten or initiate trades, then use W to sustain through Akali's poke.
Respect Akali W by disengaging if she steps inside it; wait for it to expire before re-engaging.
Capitalize on missed E engages or when Akali's W is down to force favorable extended trades.

Danger windows

Sylas is vulnerable if E is missed or on cooldown, as he loses engage and escape options.
Akali W creates a safe zone for her to trade or all-in; avoid fighting inside it.
Be cautious when Akali has energy and all abilities ready, especially post-level 6 with her ultimate.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to engage with Q-W-E combo and look for trades before Akali can safely enter her shroud.
Avoid extended trades when Akali has W available to prevent her from safely resetting fights.
Punish Akali's energy constraints by forcing trades when her abilities are on cooldown.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Sylas's level 3 Q-W-E combo unlocks strong trades; level 6 R if valuable ultimates are available; first AP skirmish item.
Respect Akali's level 3 Q-W-E trading power and level 6 Akali R for burst potential.

Win conditions

Use E to engage or threaten, then leverage W healing and stolen ultimates to win extended trades.
Deny Akali the safety of her Akali W by pressuring and forcing her to use it defensively.
Punish Akali's cooldowns and energy limits to maintain lane dominance and prevent her from scaling safely.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup