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Sylas vs Azir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sylas vs Azir

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Sylas is a high-agency melee skirmisher who must pressure Azir early to deny his calm scaling and soldier setup.
Prioritize aggressive trades using E engage and W sustain to prevent Azir from establishing safe farm and soldier zones.

Trading pattern

Engage with E to close distance, then trade with autos and W heal to outlast Azir's poke.
Respect Azir R availability; avoid committing when Azir R can isolate or disengage you.
Punish Azir when he uses E aggressively or R is down by forcing extended trades or all-ins.

Danger windows

Azir R can disengage or isolate Sylas; avoid engaging when it's available.
Missing E engage puts Sylas at risk of Azir's poke and soldier zone damage.
Being shoved under turret weakens Sylas's waveclear and exposes him to Azir's poke and team follow-ups.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to chain Q-W-E trades and threaten all-ins before Azir's soldier DPS ramps.
Avoid extended trades if you miss E engage, as Azir can punish with poke and R displacement.
Pressure Azir's wave early to disrupt his soldier placement and force him to use E defensively.

Power spikes

Sylas major spikes: level 3 Q-W-E combo unlock and level 6 R for impactful ultimates.
Azir major spikes: level 6 Azir R and first completed mage DPS item increase his threat.
Respect Azir's item spikes by avoiding prolonged trades when soldier DPS is strong.

Win conditions

Use E to engage and W to sustain through trades, denying Azir safe soldier setups and scaling.
R valuable Azir ultimates to turn fights and punish overextensions.
Maintain lane pressure to force Azir into defensive postures, preventing him from farming safely and scaling effectively.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup