Syndra vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Syndra vs Sylas

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Syndra is a burst control mage with medium lane pressure who must use sphere control and E stun to deny Sylas's melee engage and healing.
Manage lane pressure to avoid giving Sylas a passive scaling window and punish his engage cooldowns hard.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and W to control space, then punish Sylas if he wastes Sylas E engage with E stun plus burst.
Hold E to punish Sylas's engage or when he commits with Sylas W heal active.
Avoid missing E stun as Syndra is immobile and vulnerable to Sylas all-ins without it.

Danger windows

Syndra is vulnerable if E stun is missed, as she has no mobility to escape Sylas engage.
Sylas is dangerous when Sylas E is up for engage and Sylas W for sustain during extended trades.
Avoid all-ins when Sylas has stolen ultimates (Sylas R) that can outmatch Syndra's burst.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke Sylas early and keep him at range before he hits level 3 and unlocks his full skirmish combo.
Respect Sylas E engage threat and hold E for punishing his engage attempts or follow-up trades.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Sylas's sustain and mobility are strongest.

Power spikes

Syndra's level 6 R burst and first completed mage item are major spikes to threaten Sylas.
Sylas's level 3 Q-W-E skirmish combo and level 6 R with stolen ultimates are spikes to respect and avoid trading into.
Syndra's level 11 and 16 Q max improves poke frequency and stun threat, strengthening lane control.

Win conditions

Use Q and W to maintain poke pressure and zone Sylas from engaging safely.
Punish Sylas cooldowns by landing E stun into R burst when he overcommits or wastes Sylas E.
Deny Sylas scaling by controlling lane and forcing him to miss trades or farm under pressure.