How to Play Ionia Sylas
A stage-by-stage plan for Ionia Sylas : opener, when to level and roll for Sylas , and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 78.1%
- Avg place
- 3.39
- 1st place
- 12.5%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 329
How to level and roll with Ionia Sylas
Fast 8Ionia Sylas is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Sylas .
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Sylas and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Ionia Sylas early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Ionia Sylas yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Sylas .
Rolling odds for Ionia Sylas
Sylas is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Ionia Sylas positioning
A starting board for Ionia Sylas . Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Zilean on the back line and put Wukong in front of it.
- Split Zilean and Ahri across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Sylas , Sett, and Aatrox hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Kennen and Kobuko & Yuumi in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Ionia Sylas
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Sylas and Aatrox ) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 63% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Sylas and Aatrox at high cost, which can be hard to hit
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Radiant Archangel's Staff, Lich Bane, and Death's Defiance on Sylas .
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Ionia Sylas .
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How to play Ionia Sylas – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Ionia Sylas ?
Ionia Sylas is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Sylas . Corner Zilean on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Build Radiant Archangel's Staff, Lich Bane, and Death's Defiance on Sylas .
When should I roll down for Ionia Sylas ?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Ionia Sylas finds Sylas and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Sylas ?
Roll for Sylas at level 8.
Is Ionia Sylas a reroll comp?
No. Ionia Sylas is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Ionia Sylas ?
Corner Zilean on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Split Zilean and Ahri across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Sylas , Sett, and Aatrox hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Kennen and Kobuko & Yuumi in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Ionia Sylas ?
Ionia Sylas has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Sylas .