Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Ivernvs Sylas

BSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sylas wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Ivern based on 7 games. Sylas holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Sylas matchup.

Ivern Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ivern 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 - 14.3% win rateSylas(14.3%)
Ivern - 14.3% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
14.3% WR
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Sylas vs Ivern matchup - 85.7% win rate
Sylas
85.7% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Sylas Matchup?

Sylas wins the Ivern vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 7
14.3%
Win Rate
85.7%
0.5
CS / min
0.7
442
DMG / min
625
11,498
Gold / game
12,978
237
Heal / min
566
419
DMG Mitigated / min
837
1.9
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
16.7%
Late Game WR
83.3%

Ivern vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Ivern's 14.3%, giving Sylas a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Sylas dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ivern players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ivern leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Sylas overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ivern vs Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Sylas wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.5Ivern
0.7Sylas
Ivern and Sylas farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
442Ivern
625Sylas
Sylas heavily out-damages Ivern by 183 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ivern should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Sylas's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,498Ivern
12,978Sylas
Sylas generates a commanding 1,480 more gold per game than Ivern. This substantial economic advantage means Sylas consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ivern should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.9Ivern
0.8Sylas
Ivern brings significantly more crowd control than Sylas, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ivern far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Sylas should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
656Ivern
1,403Sylas
Sylas vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 748 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sylas can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ivern Build Against Sylas

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Ivern needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ivern against Sylas are Liandry's Torment, Cosmic Drive and Malignance. This combination gives Ivern 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 Ivern vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sylas
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern0.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas100.0%
Late Game
Sylas
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern16.7%
Sylas late game win rateSylas83.3%

Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Ivern. This lopsided early game means Sylas 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 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Ivern. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Sylas holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Ivern players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ivern Runes Against Sylas

Sorcery rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs SylasSorcery
Summon Aery - best Ivern rune vs SylasNimbus Cloak - best Ivern rune vs SylasTranscendence - best Ivern rune vs SylasGathering Storm - best Ivern rune vs Sylas
Inspiration rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs SylasInspiration
Cash Back - best Ivern rune vs SylasCosmic Insight - best Ivern rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Ivern the best tools to compete against Sylas in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ivern matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ivern'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 Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ivern 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
52.27%440.538511,26147.6%56.5%
54.29%350.540611,57773.3%40.0%
63.64%330.543211,41952.6%78.6%
51.52%330.641710,18265.0%30.8%
36.67%300.545711,02223.1%47.1%
70.37%270.646811,92863.6%75.0%
45.83%240.538811,42455.6%40.0%
52.38%210.841810,50450.0%54.5%
45.00%200.844611,74045.5%44.4%
42.11%191.150010,98042.9%41.7%
44.44%180.54619,64660.0%25.0%
35.29%170.851310,62233.3%37.5%
58.82%170.552210,09455.6%62.5%
50.00%160.544210,96442.9%55.6%
57.14%140.430910,58450.0%66.7%
50.00%140.432910,83140.0%55.6%
35.71%140.53609,89044.4%20.0%
57.14%140.53799,31460.0%50.0%
61.54%130.440611,05583.3%42.9%
61.54%130.944011,52066.7%57.1%
53.85%130.947211,37266.7%42.9%
38.46%130.341711,82840.0%37.5%
58.33%120.742110,93657.1%60.0%
41.67%120.645112,16760.0%28.6%
66.67%120.537810,58383.3%50.0%
58.33%120.742612,04575.0%50.0%
45.45%110.550810,97925.0%57.1%
40.00%100.92598,60566.7%28.6%
20.00%100.54039,08925.0%16.7%
60.00%100.538410,32366.7%50.0%
50.00%100.656311,80350.0%50.0%
22.22%90.640111,22625.0%20.0%
66.67%90.439910,93471.4%50.0%
33.33%90.641311,19925.0%40.0%
62.50%81.349211,52275.0%50.0%
50.00%80.439610,31640.0%66.7%
25.00%84.97129,77528.6%0.0%
42.86%70.540710,2580.0%60.0%
14.29%70.544211,4980.0%16.7%
57.14%70.641814,3810.0%66.7%
57.14%70.754114,56150.0%60.0%
42.86%70.843411,4070.0%75.0%
42.86%70.835410,48366.7%25.0%
28.57%70.83229,20025.0%33.3%
28.57%70.544212,906100.0%16.7%
50.00%60.83427,13750.0%50.0%
83.33%60.651512,052100.0%80.0%
60.00%50.24879,73975.0%0.0%
40.00%50.637811,04250.0%33.3%
0.00%51.028710,0310.0%0.0%
40.00%51.04369,9150.0%66.7%
60.00%51.743311,174100.0%33.3%
80.00%51.041510,909100.0%66.7%
80.00%50.865413,8080.0%80.0%
60.00%51.74078,11150.0%66.7%
60.00%50.445010,601100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.555711,6060.0%50.0%
60.00%50.443911,71966.7%50.0%
80.00%51.462010,95066.7%100.0%
0.00%51.13438,2350.0%0.0%
60.00%51.434010,20550.0%66.7%
60.00%51.134011,3750.0%75.0%
40.00%51.240911,1500.0%50.0%
50.00%40.532210,74150.0%50.0%

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Ivern vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ivern do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Sylas wins the Ivern vs Sylas matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Ivern's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ivern do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Ivern with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Sylas players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ivern do against Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Ivern vs Sylas matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Sylas matchup?

Sylas wins the matchup against Ivern with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Sylas?

The best Ivern build against Sylas includes Liandry's Torment, Cosmic Drive, Malignance with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ivern runes against Sylas?

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

Does Ivern counter Sylas?

No, Ivern struggles against Sylas with only a 14.3% win rate. Sylas has the advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sylas's lead.

How do I play Ivern against Sylas?

When playing Ivern against Sylas, play cautiously and avoid Sylas's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Sylas has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.