Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Hweivs Sylas

CMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hwei wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Sylas based on 28 games. Hwei wins the early laning phase while Sylas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Sylas matchup.

Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Sylas - 57.1% win rateSylas(57.1%)
Hwei - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
57.1% WR
VS
Sylas vs Hwei matchup - 42.9% win rate
Sylas
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Sylas Matchup?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 28
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.1
CS / min
5.4
937
DMG / min
774
12,008
Gold / game
11,946
88
Heal / min
314
374
DMG Mitigated / min
854
1.0
CC / min
0.7
72.7%
Early Game WR
27.3%
47.1%
Late Game WR
52.9%

Hwei vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Sylas's 42.9%, giving Hwei a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hwei controls the early laning stage, but Sylas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hwei needs to press advantages before Sylas reaches their power spikes, while Sylas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sylas leads by 707 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei players can confidently pick into Sylas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sylas away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hwei vs Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

Hwei is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Hwei holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Hwei
5.4Sylas
Hwei edges out Sylas by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hwei.
Damage
937Hwei
774Sylas
Hwei heavily out-damages Sylas by 164 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sylas should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,008Hwei
11,946Sylas
Hwei and Sylas generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 62 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Hwei
0.7Sylas
Hwei provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sylas, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hwei coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
461Hwei
1,168Sylas
Sylas vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 707 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sylas can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hwei Build Against Sylas

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Hwei needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hwei against Sylas are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Hwei an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hwei vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hwei
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei72.7%
Sylas early game win rateSylas27.3%
Late Game
Sylas
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei47.1%
Sylas late game win rateSylas52.9%

Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.7% win rate — a 45.5 percentage point lead over Sylas. This lopsided early game means Hwei can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Hwei. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Hwei must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Sylas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sylas survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Hwei Runes Against Sylas

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs SylasSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Hwei rune vs SylasManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs SylasTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs SylasScorch - best Hwei rune vs Sylas
Precision rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs SylasPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hwei rune vs SylasCut Down - best Hwei rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Hwei to press their advantage against Sylas, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Hwei's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hwei matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.88%1046.796011,94751.1%54.4%
50.62%816.692211,71640.0%56.9%
45.00%806.282110,85747.2%43.2%
47.89%716.51,00911,70750.0%46.1%
50.72%696.688511,80963.3%41.0%
40.00%655.481010,47033.3%44.7%
46.77%625.992611,93750.0%45.0%
49.18%616.487212,01534.8%57.9%
47.06%516.585110,76148.0%46.1%
53.06%496.91,08012,16560.0%48.3%
50.00%486.587410,99544.4%57.1%
51.06%476.583410,76860.9%41.7%
60.00%456.993011,12745.0%72.0%
47.73%446.391710,88855.0%41.7%
44.74%386.497011,83650.0%40.0%
54.29%356.186811,79657.1%52.4%
42.86%356.394411,99015.4%59.1%
68.57%356.61,16712,93566.7%69.6%
50.00%347.183710,69256.3%44.4%
45.45%336.591512,22833.3%52.4%
54.84%314.998911,08753.9%55.6%
37.93%296.384812,27836.4%38.9%
57.14%286.193712,00872.7%47.1%
57.14%285.894113,28263.6%52.9%
55.56%277.31,11412,40373.3%33.3%
48.15%275.298011,89944.4%50.0%
76.92%266.31,01911,97766.7%85.7%
61.54%263.684210,94760.0%62.5%
57.69%267.21,13013,00533.3%70.6%
48.00%256.490911,16544.4%50.0%
52.00%257.191811,55845.5%57.1%
44.00%256.496211,55950.0%40.0%
37.50%245.287611,85914.3%47.1%
52.17%236.395411,42455.6%50.0%
47.83%237.085212,62042.9%50.0%
36.36%227.01,02612,85936.4%36.4%
47.62%217.01,03511,45362.5%38.5%
45.00%207.71,12212,21460.0%30.0%
45.00%201.872211,43033.3%47.1%
57.89%196.385210,80277.8%40.0%
52.63%196.41,06215,1300.0%55.6%
50.00%182.582210,46385.7%27.3%
38.89%186.496511,83725.0%50.0%
44.44%187.097713,28250.0%41.7%
64.71%172.27789,92155.6%75.0%
29.41%176.882111,28625.0%33.3%
62.50%166.380711,76250.0%75.0%
68.75%165.91,00112,38262.5%75.0%
56.25%166.291912,91366.7%53.9%
46.67%151.879510,71950.0%45.5%
60.00%156.693711,69940.0%70.0%
60.00%156.991613,22766.7%55.6%
57.14%146.41,14712,07750.0%62.5%
35.71%144.170210,02342.9%28.6%
64.29%144.288310,87050.0%83.3%
64.29%146.891812,34857.1%71.4%
53.85%132.188711,65880.0%37.5%
46.15%137.11,36813,26180.0%25.0%
53.85%133.378010,43566.7%42.9%
61.54%136.51,01514,91840.0%75.0%
25.00%127.096413,72133.3%22.2%
50.00%122.798610,92660.0%42.9%
36.36%111.97089,29980.0%0.0%
63.64%116.41,00313,59880.0%50.0%
36.36%112.670410,48950.0%28.6%
36.36%115.968810,1760.0%66.7%
40.00%102.06589,34120.0%60.0%
50.00%106.798310,80060.0%40.0%
44.44%96.61,15012,07933.3%50.0%
66.67%95.31,07913,604100.0%57.1%
44.44%96.884711,86866.7%0.0%
0.00%92.27299,4200.0%0.0%
55.56%91.777810,81866.7%50.0%
37.50%86.894210,62025.0%50.0%
37.50%85.172710,17450.0%25.0%
87.50%86.41,19815,225100.0%83.3%
37.50%87.21,02711,85050.0%33.3%
62.50%86.779511,90575.0%50.0%
57.14%71.77709,8130.0%80.0%
42.86%75.31,03211,50933.3%50.0%
85.71%72.867610,56875.0%100.0%
42.86%76.889713,06366.7%25.0%
100.00%66.292612,357100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.474912,035100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.176611,69633.3%66.7%
50.00%67.11,13514,14150.0%50.0%
66.67%61.77979,2890.0%100.0%
60.00%51.95148,90266.7%50.0%
40.00%56.897511,35933.3%50.0%
40.00%55.48928,56040.0%0.0%
60.00%51.993811,34750.0%66.7%
60.00%55.79938,54966.7%50.0%
40.00%52.075512,0100.0%40.0%

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Hwei vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Sylas matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Sylas's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hwei do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Sylas with a 72.7% win rate versus 27.3%. Hwei players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Hwei vs Sylas matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Sylas matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Sylas with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Sylas?

The best Hwei build against Sylas includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Blackfire Torch with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hwei runes against Sylas?

The best Hwei runes against Sylas use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Hwei vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Sylas?

Yes, Hwei has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 57.1% win rate. Hwei strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hwei against Sylas?

When playing Hwei against Sylas, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.