Sylas TFT Build
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7 CostBest Sylas build for TFT Set 16 with 94.3% top 4 rate. Top items: Crownguard, Thief's Gloves, and Adaptive Helm. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Sylas builds: Thief's Gloves (94.29% top four rate, +23.12% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail, Hand Of Justice (76.47% top four rate, +5.30% difference); Bloodthirster, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice (64.86% top four rate, -6.31% difference)
Sylas Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Sylas in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Sylas 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Sylas ?
Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Sylas , appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Crownguard, Rabadon's Deathcap, Ionic Spark, which are core items for maximizing Sylas 's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Sylas , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Hand Of Justice, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Sylas 's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Sylas , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, Bloodthirster, which are core items for maximizing Sylas 's effectiveness.
Sylas Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Sylas 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Sparring Gloves to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Sylas 's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Sylas in Set 16
High PrioritySylas is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Sylas item build achieves a 94.3% top four rate, which is +23.1% higher than Sylas 's base rate of 71.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Sylas Itemization in Set 16
Sylas 's best item build provides +23.1% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
3 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.
Itemized Sylas achieves 3.30 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Sylas achieves 34.3% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Sylas has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Sylas Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Sylas itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Sylas has a base top four rate of 71.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Sylas item build achieves a 94.3% top four rate, representing a +23.1% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 3 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Sylas achieves 67.9% top four rate (-3.2% vs base) with 3.30 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Sylas achieves a 34.3% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Sylas a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
âś“When to Itemize Sylas
- When you find Sylas early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Sylas 's key items
âś—When NOT to Itemize Sylas
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Sylas Items in TFT Set 16
The best Sylas item is Crownguard with a 81.30% win rate (+10.13% vs base), 16.94% first place rate, and 2.06% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 13.79% pick rate and 65.76% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Sylas items are Crownguard, Thief's Gloves, and Adaptive Helm.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 81.30% | +10.13% | 16.94% | 2.06% | 246 | ||
 | B | 79.91% | +8.74% | 16.08% | 3.79% | 453 | ||
  | B | 78.75% | +7.58% | 15.98% | 2.28% | 273 | ||
| 4 | | B | 75.22% | +4.05% | 14.49% | 4.72% | 565 | |
| 5 |   | B | 74.90% | +3.73% | 16.80% | 2.13% | 255 | |
| 6 |  | A | 73.47% | +2.30% | 16.23% | 2.46% | 294 | |
| 7 | | A | 71.61% | +0.44% | 17.02% | 2.65% | 317 | |
| 8 | | B | 70.29% | -0.88% | 13.95% | 2.62% | 313 | |
| 9 | | B | 69.01% | -2.16% | 14.18% | 10.60% | 1,268 | |
| 10 | | B | 68.43% | -2.74% | 13.97% | 7.89% | 944 | |
| 11 | | B | 68.22% | -2.95% | 15.25% | 4.31% | 516 | |
| 12 | | B | 65.76% | -5.41% | 14.62% | 13.79% | 1,650 | |
| 13 | | B | 60.11% | -11.06% | 14.97% | 4.55% | 544 |
Best Sylas Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Sylas artifact item is Horizon Focus with a 100.00% win rate (+28.83% vs base), 24.31% first place rate, and 0.13% pick rate. The most popular is Seeker's Armguard with a 0.40% pick rate and 70.83% win rate. The top three Sylas artifact items are Horizon Focus, Wit's End, and Rapid Firecannon.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 100.00% | +28.83% | 24.31% | 0.13% | 16 | ||
| A | 90.91% | +19.74% | 20.95% | 0.28% | 33 | ||
| A | 90.91% | +19.74% | 17.94% | 0.09% | 11 | ||
| 4 | A | 85.71% | +14.54% | 20.34% | 0.12% | 14 | |
| 5 | A | 73.68% | +2.51% | 18.58% | 0.16% | 19 | |
| 6 | A | 73.33% | +2.16% | 18.20% | 0.13% | 15 | |
| 7 | A | 70.83% | -0.34% | 20.15% | 0.40% | 48 | |
| 8 | A | 68.75% | -2.42% | 19.98% | 0.13% | 16 | |
| 9 | A | 65.22% | -5.95% | 19.83% | 0.19% | 23 | |
| 10 | A | 65.12% | -6.05% | 20.56% | 0.36% | 43 | |
| 11 | A | 63.64% | -7.53% | 17.85% | 0.18% | 22 | |
| 12 | A | 56.00% | -15.17% | 16.90% | 0.21% | 25 | |
| 13 | A | 50.00% | -21.17% | 18.73% | 0.12% | 14 | |
| 14 | A | 50.00% | -21.17% | 21.66% | 0.20% | 24 |
Best Sylas Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Sylas radiant item is Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet with a 93.33% win rate (+22.16% vs base), 19.14% first place rate, and 0.13% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.38% pick rate and 71.11% win rate. Radiant Striker's Flail has the highest first place rate at 19.40%. The top three Sylas radiant items are Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet, Radiant Hextech Gunblade, and Radiant Thief's Gloves.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 93.33% | +22.16% | 19.14% | 0.13% | 15 | ||
| A | 75.00% | +3.83% | 19.08% | 0.10% | 12 | ||
| B | 71.11% | -0.06% | 14.55% | 0.38% | 45 | ||
| 4 | B | 64.29% | -6.88% | 15.61% | 0.12% | 14 | |
| 5 | A | 52.63% | -18.54% | 18.56% | 0.16% | 19 | |
| 6 | A | 38.46% | -32.71% | 19.40% | 0.11% | 13 |
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Sylas Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylas 's best build in Set 16?
The best Sylas build in Set 16 is Thief's Gloves with a 94.29% top four rate, 88.57% first place rate, and 1.34 average placement. This build is picked 0.66% of the time.
What is the best item for Sylas ?
The best item for Sylas is Crownguard with a 81.30% win rate. This item is picked 2.06% of the time and has won 200 matches across 246 games.
Which item is most popular on Sylas ?
Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Sylas with a 13.79% pick rate. This item maintains a 65.76% win rate and has been used in 1,650 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Sylas ?
The top 3 items for Sylas are Crownguard, Thief's Gloves, and Adaptive Helm with an average win rate of 79.99%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Sylas item builds have?
The Sylas item builds are based on 7,638 total matches. Crownguard has the most wins with 200 victories.
Should I always build Crownguard on Sylas ?
While Crownguard has the highest win rate at 81.30%, the best Sylas build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Crownguard, Thief's Gloves, and Adaptive Helm as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Sylas in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Sylas in Set 16 are Needlessly Large Rod, Sparring Gloves, and B.F. Sword. These components appear most frequently in Sylas 's highest win rate item builds. Needlessly Large Rod is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Sylas 's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Sylas in TFT?
When playing Sylas in TFT Set 16, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel as it builds into Sylas 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Sparring Gloves and B.F. Sword. These components give you the flexibility to build Sylas 's optimal items.
Should I itemize Sylas in TFT Set 16?
Sylas is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Sylas 's best item build achieves a +23.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 71.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Sylas a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Sylas is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Sylas achieves +23.1% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Sylas 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Sylas achieves an average top four rate of 67.9% in TFT Set 16, which is -3.2% compared to the base rate of 71.2%. The best Sylas item build reaches 94.3% top four rate with a 1.34 average placement.
What is the best Sylas emblem?
The best Sylas emblem is Disruptor Emblem with a 100.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.08% of the time and has been used in 10 matches.
What is the top Sylas radiant item?
The top Sylas radiant item is Radiant Crownguard with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.07% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.
What is the best Sylas artifact?
The best Sylas artifact is Horizon Focus with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.13% of the time and has been used in 16 matches.