Sylas vs Diana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sylas vs Diana

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Sylas is a high-agency melee skirmisher who wants to pressure Diana and force extended trades using E engage and W sustain.
Use lane pressure to deny Diana safe short trades and prevent her from freely using Diana Q + Diana E burst combos.

Trading pattern

Use E to engage or threaten, then trade with autos and W for sustain, backing off if cooldowns expire.
Punish Diana if she misses Diana Q or uses Diana E without resetting, as she loses pressure.
Avoid committing to trades when Diana's Diana E is available to reset and burst you down.

Danger windows

Be cautious when your W (W) or Abscond/Abduct (E) are on cooldown, as you lose sustain and escape.
Diana is dangerous when Diana Q and Diana E are up, especially if she can reset Diana E on a Moonlight mark.
Avoid extended melee trades early when Diana can burst you with her full combo and shield.

Early game

Prioritize hitting level 3 to unlock your full Q-W-E skirmish pattern for trades.
Abuse Diana's vulnerability before she lands Diana Q by threatening with your E engage.
Avoid extended trades if your W or E are on cooldown to prevent punishment from Diana's burst.

Power spikes

Your major spikes are level 3 for Q-W-E trades and level 6 for valuable stolen ultimates.
Respect Diana's level 3 power spike when she unlocks Diana Q-W-E burst and shield.
Diana's level 6 Diana R is a strong all-in threat that you must respect in trades and teamfights.

Win conditions

Use your E to engage and force extended trades where your W sustain outvalues Diana's shield.
Capitalize on missed Diana Q or poorly used Diana E cooldowns to punish aggressively.
Steal and use impactful enemy ultimates at level 6 to turn fights and snowball lane control.