Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Rakanvs Sylas

FSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

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

Rakan Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Rakan vs Sylas Matchup?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Rakan
Matches: 7
85.7%
Win Rate
14.3%
2.8
CS / min
2.7
495
DMG / min
665
10,583
Gold / game
10,235
279
Heal / min
256
843
DMG Mitigated / min
742
1.3
CC / min
0.9
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
83.3%
Late Game WR
16.7%

Rakan vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Sylas's 14.3%, giving Rakan a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Rakan dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sylas 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 Rakan leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan 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.

Rakan vs Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Rakan wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.8Rakan
2.7Sylas
Rakan 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
495Rakan
665Sylas
Sylas heavily out-damages Rakan by 170 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rakan 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
10,583Rakan
10,235Sylas
Rakan earns 347 more gold per game than Sylas, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Rakan slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.3Rakan
0.9Sylas
Rakan 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 Rakan coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,122Rakan
999Sylas
Rakan heals and mitigates 123 more damage per minute than Sylas, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Rakan to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Sylas.

Best Rakan Build Against Sylas

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Sylas are Luden's Echo, Hextech Rocketbelt and Malignance. This combination gives Rakan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rakan vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rakan
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan100.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas0.0%
Late Game
Rakan
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan83.3%
Sylas late game win rateSylas16.7%

Rakan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Sylas. This lopsided early game means Rakan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rakan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Sylas. Extended games heavily favor Rakan, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Rakan Runes Against Sylas

Domination rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs SylasDomination
Electrocute - best Rakan rune vs SylasSudden Impact - best Rakan rune vs SylasGrisly Mementos - best Rakan rune vs SylasUltimate Hunter - best Rakan rune vs Sylas
Sorcery rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs SylasSorcery
Transcendence - best Rakan rune vs SylasScorch - best Rakan rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

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


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

Rakan 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
44.33%971.12668,35646.9%41.7%
55.29%851.02368,32652.4%58.1%
40.32%621.02348,45241.4%39.4%
51.61%621.02748,85253.3%50.0%
40.00%601.12468,54235.5%44.8%
44.00%501.02908,13263.0%21.7%
42.86%491.02298,27340.0%45.8%
31.91%471.12447,95816.7%47.8%
42.50%401.02917,83240.9%44.4%
58.97%391.02557,87150.0%70.6%
63.16%381.02408,42073.7%52.6%
33.33%361.02358,21031.6%35.3%
48.57%351.12819,06136.4%54.2%
51.43%351.02978,51547.4%56.3%
44.12%341.02647,93640.9%50.0%
26.47%341.02457,72017.6%35.3%
38.24%341.12858,99654.5%30.4%
28.13%320.92807,73622.2%35.7%
42.86%281.22438,62244.4%42.1%
42.86%281.02437,89850.0%30.0%
37.04%271.03008,14415.4%57.1%
44.44%270.92609,50844.4%44.4%
53.85%261.02948,50066.7%42.9%
50.00%261.12519,19541.7%57.1%
72.00%251.22328,51484.6%58.3%
37.50%241.12698,53435.7%40.0%
34.78%230.92768,89257.1%25.0%
43.48%231.12748,37835.7%55.6%
38.89%181.12778,32354.5%14.3%
61.11%182.13419,95657.1%63.6%
47.06%171.13239,59025.0%53.9%
31.25%161.22717,93637.5%25.0%
60.00%151.02949,12360.0%60.0%
22.22%91.12269,2040.0%28.6%
37.50%81.03069,82925.0%50.0%
50.00%81.02508,99340.0%66.7%
62.50%80.92919,50750.0%66.7%
85.71%72.849510,583100.0%83.3%
28.57%71.22277,45725.0%33.3%
50.00%63.03808,9100.0%75.0%
66.67%61.02428,36933.3%100.0%
83.33%60.92889,510100.0%75.0%
80.00%51.02768,92350.0%100.0%
60.00%52.13628,23275.0%0.0%
20.00%50.927811,3550.0%20.0%

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Rakan vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Sylas in League of Legends?

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

How does Rakan do against Sylas in the early game?

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

How does Rakan do against Sylas in the late game?

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

Who wins the Rakan vs Sylas matchup?

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

What is the best Rakan build against Sylas?

The best Rakan build against Sylas includes Luden's Echo, Hextech Rocketbelt, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rakan runes against Sylas?

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

Does Rakan counter Sylas?

Yes, Rakan has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 85.7% win rate. Rakan strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Rakan against Sylas?

When playing Rakan 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.