Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Ivernvs Sylas

DSupportMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Sylas wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ivern based on 10 games. Sylas wins the early laning phase while Ivern scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Sylas matchup.

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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
Ivern - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
40.0% WR
VS
Sylas vs Ivern matchup - 60.0% win rate
Sylas
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Sylas Matchup?

Sylas wins the Ivern vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
0.6
CS / min
1.0
463
DMG / min
873
11,082
Gold / game
13,829
226
Heal / min
540
497
DMG Mitigated / min
889
1.8
CC / min
0.9
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ivern vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 40.0%, giving Sylas a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Ivern outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas needs to press advantages before Ivern reaches their power spikes, while Ivern should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sylas leads by 705 HP/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
0.6Ivern
1.0Sylas
Sylas edges out Ivern by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sylas.
Damage
463Ivern
873Sylas
Sylas heavily out-damages Ivern by 410 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
11,082Ivern
13,829Sylas
Sylas generates a commanding 2,747 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
1.8Ivern
0.9Sylas
Ivern brings significantly more crowd control than Sylas, with 0.8 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
723Ivern
1,428Sylas
Sylas vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 705 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 Moonstone Renewer, Staff of Flowing Water and Ardent Censer. 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
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern33.3%
Sylas early game win rateSylas66.7%
Late Game
Ivern
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern50.0%
Sylas late game win rateSylas50.0%

Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 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.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ivern at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Sylas. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Sylas has the edge early, but Ivern gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ivern Runes Against Sylas

Sorcery rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs SylasSorcery
Summon Aery - best Ivern rune vs SylasAxiom Arcanist - best Ivern rune vs SylasTranscendence - best Ivern rune vs SylasGathering Storm - best Ivern rune vs Sylas
Domination rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs SylasDomination
Cheap Shot - best Ivern rune vs SylasUltimate Hunter - best Ivern rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Domination 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 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.06%470.646811,58452.6%50.0%
56.52%460.638610,99763.6%50.0%
52.17%460.740310,56255.0%50.0%
37.78%450.540811,11838.9%37.0%
54.55%440.544710,99859.1%50.0%
47.50%400.53909,01345.5%50.0%
47.22%360.531811,15440.0%52.4%
41.18%340.743711,63036.4%43.5%
39.39%330.537210,70135.3%43.8%
43.33%300.744912,54540.0%45.0%
59.26%270.542112,03275.0%52.6%
44.44%270.644011,76527.3%56.3%
52.17%230.743712,64166.7%47.1%
54.55%220.646912,19944.4%61.5%
52.38%210.337311,19960.0%45.5%
40.00%201.052311,50733.3%45.5%
35.00%201.03017,83855.6%18.2%
40.00%200.737710,06941.7%37.5%
16.67%180.540910,02022.2%11.1%
50.00%181.238610,54145.5%57.1%
61.11%180.644811,14755.6%66.7%
35.29%170.540510,96725.0%44.4%
64.71%170.540911,60350.0%77.8%
47.06%170.532910,75162.5%33.3%
31.25%160.752811,24814.3%44.4%
50.00%160.543511,00871.4%33.3%
31.25%160.539811,1460.0%50.0%
73.33%151.03019,56862.5%85.7%
33.33%150.444011,4610.0%45.5%
40.00%150.645911,07837.5%42.9%
53.33%150.93188,18960.0%40.0%
40.00%150.756511,79450.0%33.3%
38.46%131.13597,61237.5%40.0%
23.08%130.43599,65942.9%0.0%
38.46%130.93239,07640.0%37.5%
61.54%130.636210,47277.8%25.0%
58.33%120.536211,08675.0%50.0%
33.33%120.855112,05350.0%30.0%
27.27%110.435710,60350.0%0.0%
54.55%111.044411,910100.0%37.5%
40.00%100.646311,08233.3%50.0%
20.00%101.12756,41212.5%50.0%
50.00%101.03229,11366.7%42.9%
40.00%101.445412,31150.0%37.5%
40.00%100.746210,72650.0%25.0%
30.00%101.13228,23033.3%25.0%
60.00%101.13988,24742.9%100.0%
60.00%103.967110,16060.0%60.0%
55.56%91.246912,90450.0%57.1%
44.44%91.73188,81250.0%42.9%
62.50%80.637311,640100.0%50.0%
62.50%81.345812,58350.0%66.7%
50.00%82.57289,67750.0%50.0%
71.43%70.82779,94566.7%75.0%
16.67%61.24329,0740.0%25.0%
50.00%62.561012,5980.0%50.0%
66.67%61.144611,17433.3%100.0%
50.00%61.02649,17350.0%50.0%
83.33%60.641110,927100.0%66.7%
50.00%61.12066,98050.0%50.0%
66.67%63.969811,17750.0%75.0%
66.67%64.06399,33975.0%50.0%
16.67%62.650711,5530.0%20.0%
100.00%61.059112,010100.0%100.0%
50.00%60.436310,614100.0%40.0%
33.33%61.03497,34450.0%25.0%
16.67%60.537912,6300.0%20.0%
20.00%53.38059,4310.0%33.3%
40.00%52.051911,5550.0%66.7%
60.00%52.350612,5660.0%75.0%
60.00%50.742310,66666.7%50.0%
40.00%51.93268,48850.0%0.0%
40.00%51.23109,0790.0%66.7%
40.00%50.83369,78450.0%33.3%
60.00%51.658811,784100.0%33.3%
0.00%54.86708,8330.0%0.0%
40.00%50.92887,29433.3%50.0%
40.00%50.645510,4820.0%100.0%
40.00%52.851912,0740.0%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 60.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ivern do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Ivern with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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, Ivern takes over the Ivern vs Sylas matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ivern 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 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Sylas?

The best Ivern build against Sylas includes Moonstone Renewer, Staff of Flowing Water, Ardent Censer 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 Domination 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 40.0% 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. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Sylas in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.