Shyvana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
5.7%

Shyvanavs Sylas

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

Shyvana vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sylas wins with a 52.7% win rate (+5.5%) over Shyvana based on 146 games. Shyvana wins the early laning phase while Sylas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shyvana vs Sylas matchup.

Shyvana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Shyvana 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 - 47.3% win rateSylas(47.3%)
Shyvana - 47.3% win rate in this matchup
Shyvana
47.3% WR
VS
Sylas vs Shyvana matchup - 52.7% win rate
Sylas
52.7% WR

Who Wins the Shyvana vs Sylas Matchup?

Sylas wins the Shyvana vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 146
47.3%
Win Rate
52.7%
1.3
CS / min
1.0
788
DMG / min
809
12,785
Gold / game
12,909
376
Heal / min
514
1,418
DMG Mitigated / min
931
0.5
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
45.1%
Late Game WR
54.9%

Shyvana vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Shyvana vs Sylas matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 146 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 52.7% win rate compared to Shyvana's 47.3%, giving Sylas a 5.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shyvana controls the early laning stage, but Sylas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shyvana 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 crowd control, where Sylas leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Sylas is slightly favored, Shyvana can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Sylas's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Shyvana vs Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Sylas wins the laning phase against Shyvana in League of Legends

Sylas is favored during the laning phase against Shyvana, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sylas holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.3Shyvana
1.0Sylas
Shyvana and Sylas farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
788Shyvana
809Sylas
Damage output is virtually even between Shyvana and Sylas, with only 21 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,785Shyvana
12,909Sylas
Shyvana and Sylas generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 124 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Shyvana
0.7Sylas
Both Shyvana and Sylas provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,793Shyvana
1,445Sylas
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Sylas, healing and mitigating 348 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sylas is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sylas, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Shyvana Build Against Sylas

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Shyvana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shyvana against Sylas are Kraken Slayer, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Shyvana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 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 Shyvana vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shyvana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana50.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas50.0%
Late Game
Sylas
54.9%
+9.8% advantage
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana45.1%
Sylas late game win rateSylas54.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Shyvana and Sylas, with Shyvana holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.9% win rate — 9.8 points above Shyvana. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Shyvana has the edge early, but Sylas 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 Shyvana Runes Against Sylas

Precision rune tree - Shyvana primary runes vs SylasPrecision
Conqueror - best Shyvana rune vs SylasTriumph - best Shyvana rune vs SylasLegend: Alacrity - best Shyvana rune vs SylasLast Stand - best Shyvana rune vs Sylas
Inspiration rune tree - Shyvana secondary runes vs SylasInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Shyvana rune vs SylasMagical Footwear - best Shyvana rune vs Sylas
64.7% WR

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


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

Shyvana 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
49.63%2681.374713,03749.6%49.7%
50.19%2671.372613,15150.0%50.4%
53.72%2421.370913,17850.5%56.0%
43.69%2221.380712,81141.8%45.5%
50.00%2101.377713,13745.9%53.6%
51.79%1951.278813,14960.9%44.4%
55.68%1761.378213,33152.4%58.5%
57.14%1681.377612,84756.5%57.9%
53.29%1521.382313,85958.5%49.4%
47.26%1461.378812,78550.0%45.1%
52.14%1401.777212,89253.3%51.3%
45.71%1401.81,00213,20250.9%42.0%
54.89%1332.074412,52851.4%59.3%
43.44%1221.281212,78140.0%47.4%
46.61%1181.472213,60542.2%49.3%
52.59%1161.277212,96953.6%51.7%
43.86%1142.278612,22644.8%42.9%
54.13%1091.276512,71044.4%63.6%
53.47%1012.785712,86755.3%51.9%
57.14%981.382013,57854.0%59.0%
55.79%951.376813,23345.6%65.3%
53.85%911.384313,85551.4%55.6%
47.78%902.174312,65243.2%52.2%
53.93%891.279212,54856.8%51.1%
49.41%851.367512,14853.5%45.2%
54.12%851.381913,43050.0%57.5%
56.10%821.379412,77547.7%65.8%
55.84%771.577912,99360.0%52.4%
50.00%742.873411,96948.7%51.4%
48.65%741.275913,70647.2%50.0%
51.39%721.172812,56051.4%51.4%
45.07%715.776512,13043.3%46.3%
41.43%704.283412,13041.2%41.7%
50.72%691.579013,65053.6%48.8%
53.03%662.187113,42057.1%50.0%
46.97%661.277213,24346.4%47.4%
49.23%653.782711,82955.6%44.7%
42.19%642.570713,54754.5%35.7%
64.06%641.192712,94465.6%62.5%
62.71%591.175812,37064.5%60.7%
32.76%581.275313,24626.9%37.5%
37.25%512.279413,18134.8%39.3%
56.00%501.586012,79257.7%54.2%
59.57%471.276713,10256.0%63.6%
43.48%461.177612,69839.1%47.8%
52.17%462.675512,05931.8%70.8%
47.50%403.680311,29347.8%47.1%
55.00%402.580513,71660.0%52.0%
55.00%401.382214,74350.0%58.3%
35.90%391.167712,91031.3%39.1%
28.21%395.376310,97429.4%27.3%
61.11%364.583111,23352.6%70.6%
55.88%343.287913,74060.0%52.6%
55.88%342.183013,08855.6%56.3%
60.61%331.270711,88852.4%75.0%
63.64%331.677512,65666.7%60.0%
53.57%281.587013,32764.3%42.9%
53.57%283.070012,28440.0%69.2%
65.38%265.479510,61562.5%70.0%
53.85%266.672011,67063.6%46.7%
48.00%251.367412,05946.7%50.0%
56.00%251.272111,47343.8%77.8%
54.17%241.364513,24444.4%60.0%
45.45%225.975511,75630.0%58.3%
54.55%224.475911,67846.1%66.7%
45.45%224.090911,74654.5%36.4%
50.00%226.485711,49836.4%63.6%
50.00%201.169712,25746.1%57.1%
15.79%195.25129,5639.1%25.0%
47.06%175.680412,41528.6%60.0%
53.33%155.976910,23350.0%55.6%
60.00%151.88078,88058.3%66.7%
53.33%153.266012,91050.0%55.6%
46.67%156.681611,69933.3%50.0%
46.67%156.282112,30914.3%75.0%
40.00%155.682212,87720.0%50.0%
69.23%131.675314,38860.0%75.0%
53.85%132.578512,49137.5%80.0%
50.00%126.187913,60550.0%50.0%
18.18%115.586510,6390.0%33.3%
54.55%114.765911,80650.0%60.0%
50.00%105.985513,23066.7%42.9%
40.00%101.767212,86125.0%50.0%
40.00%106.47748,79916.7%75.0%
50.00%104.068312,54250.0%50.0%
77.78%91.61,04517,670100.0%66.7%
28.57%72.176215,41750.0%20.0%
28.57%74.573913,75850.0%20.0%
42.86%76.075012,15850.0%40.0%
42.86%73.678115,86550.0%40.0%
66.67%60.868711,42660.0%100.0%
50.00%65.264711,26250.0%50.0%
40.00%55.555510,08333.3%50.0%
40.00%55.21,03812,5380.0%66.7%
60.00%55.755011,321100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.775115,1930.0%40.0%

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Shyvana vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shyvana do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Sylas wins the Shyvana vs Sylas matchup with a 52.7% win rate compared to Shyvana's 47.3%, a 5.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 146 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Shyvana do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Shyvana has the advantage against Sylas with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Shyvana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shyvana do against Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Shyvana vs Sylas matchup with a 54.9% win rate compared to 45.1%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shyvana vs Sylas matchup?

Sylas wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 52.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.5 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 146 games analyzed.

What is the best Shyvana build against Sylas?

The best Shyvana build against Sylas includes Kraken Slayer, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Mercury's Treads. 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 Shyvana runes against Sylas?

The best Shyvana runes against Sylas use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.7% win rate in the Shyvana vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Shyvana counter Sylas?

No, Shyvana struggles against Sylas with only a 47.3% win rate. Sylas has the advantage in this matchup. Shyvana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sylas's lead.

How do I play Shyvana against Sylas?

When playing Shyvana 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.