Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Defender Sylas Items & Builds

What Sylas and the rest of Defender Sylas should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

Defender Sylas F Tier
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Best Sylas build
Spear of ShojinWarmog's ArmorTitan's Resolve100.0%
Top component
Chain Vest
Itemized units
5
Top 4 rate
100.0%

Best item builds in Defender Sylas

28 ranked games

Sylas does best with Spear of Shojin, Warmog's Armor, and Titan's Resolve in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 4 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

Sylas Sylas
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spear of ShojinWarmog's ArmorTitan's Resolve100.0%414%
Titan's ResolveCrownguardMorellonomicon100.0%414%
Titan's ResolveIonic SparkGuinsoo's Rageblade100.0%414%

Few full builds tracked for Sylas in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

SettSett
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Radiant Thief's GlovesRadiant Archangel's StaffRadiant Crownguard100.0%414%
Hand Of JusticeSpirit VisageDragon's Claw100.0%414%
Thief's GlovesInfinity EdgeGiant Slayer100.0%414%

Few full builds tracked for Sett in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

AhriAhri
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spear of ShojinGuinsoo's RagebladeJeweled Gauntlet100.0%414%
Guinsoo's RagebladeBlue BuffJeweled Gauntlet100.0%414%
Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin100.0%414%

Few full builds tracked for Ahri in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Kennen Kennen
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Bramble VestSpirit VisageDragon's Claw100.0%414%
Ionic SparkNegatron CloakEvenshroud100.0%414%
Sunfire CapeGargoyle StoneplateDragon's Claw100.0%414%

Few full builds tracked for Kennen in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

GarenGaren
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesBramble VestTitan's Resolve100.0%414%
Thief's GlovesGargoyle StoneplateSunfire Cape100.0%414%

Few full builds tracked for Garen in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Component priority for Defender Sylas

The builds above lean hardest on Chain Vest and Needlessly Large Rod, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Sylas items on time.

  • Chain VestChain Vest17%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod15%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak15%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves15%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow12%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt11%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess11%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword7%

Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.

What to slam: Defender Sylas item planner

Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Sylas and the rest of the board you can build right now.

Item slam planner

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Who holds items in Defender Sylas

Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 100.0% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
Sylas Sylas Titan's ResolveTitan's Resolve20100.0%±0.0+24.6
AhriAhriJeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet28100.0%±0.0+48.9
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's Rageblade20100.0%±0.0+52.8
Spear of ShojinSpear of Shojin20100.0%±0.0+49.6

Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.

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Defender Sylas items FAQ – TFT Set 16

What items does Sylas need in Defender Sylas ?

Build Spear of Shojin, Warmog's Armor, and Titan's Resolve on Sylas . It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 4 games.

What are the best items for Defender Sylas ?

Sylas : Spear of Shojin, Warmog's Armor, and Titan's Resolve. Sett: Radiant Thief's Gloves, Radiant Archangel's Staff, and Radiant Crownguard. Ahri: Spear of Shojin, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Jeweled Gauntlet.

Which components should I take first for Defender Sylas ?

Prioritise Chain Vest and Needlessly Large Rod. They go into the most items Defender Sylas builds, so taking them early lets you finish Sylas items on time.

Who should hold items in Defender Sylas ?

Itemize Sylas , Sett, and Ahri. Put your first completed damage items on Sylas .