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Vex vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vex vs Sylas

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vex is an anti-dash burst mage who must use her passive fear to control Sylas's mobility and win trades.
Apply lane pressure to deny Sylas extended trades and prevent him from using Sylas E effectively for engages or escapes.

Trading pattern

Start trades by proccing passive fear, then quickly follow up with Q and E for burst.
Punish Sylas when Sylas E is on cooldown or missed to force him out or chunk him.
Use W shield to absorb retaliatory damage during short trades and avoid extended fights where Sylas W sustain is strong.

Danger windows

Respect Sylas E knockup/stun as a hard engage tool; avoid overextending when it's up.
Be cautious when Vex's fear passive is down or baited, as Sylas can all-in during this window.
Sylas is dangerous when Sylas W heal is available; avoid extended trades without fear control.

Early game

Use Q and passive fear to poke Sylas and punish him if he misses Sylas E engage.
Avoid all-ins if fear is baited or down, as Vex is immobile without R resets.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Sylas from safely using Sylas W sustain and Sylas E engages.

Power spikes

Vex's level 6 R is key for engage, reset, and burst combos.
Sylas's level 3 Q-W-E unlock enables his skirmish pattern; respect this early all-in threat.
First completed AP burst item significantly increases Vex's kill pressure in trades.

Win conditions

Win lane by controlling Sylas's mobility with fear and punishing missed Sylas E engages.
Use R resets to extend burst combos and secure kills before Sylas can retaliate.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Sylas safe healing and force him into risky plays or backs.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup