Sylas - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
4.2%

Sylasvs Blitzcrank

FMageAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sylas vs Blitzcrank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Sylas wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Blitzcrank based on 12 games. Sylas holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Blitzcrank matchup.

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Sylas Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Sylas 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Sylas
66.7% WR
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Blitzcrank vs Sylas matchup - 33.3% win rate
Blitzcrank
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Sylas vs Blitzcrank Matchup?

Sylas wins the Sylas vs Blitzcrank matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 12
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.5
CS / min
0.9
819
DMG / min
407
9,678
Gold / game
8,211
263
Heal / min
102
623
DMG Mitigated / min
849
0.9
CC / min
1.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
83.3%
Late Game WR
16.7%

Sylas vs Blitzcrank Matchup Summary

The Sylas vs Blitzcrank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 33.3%, giving Sylas a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Sylas dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas players can confidently pick into Blitzcrank and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Blitzcrank away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Sylas vs Blitzcrank Laning Phase Breakdown

Sylas wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.5Sylas
0.9Blitzcrank
Sylas edges out Blitzcrank by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sylas.
Damage
819Sylas
407Blitzcrank
Sylas heavily out-damages Blitzcrank by 412 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Blitzcrank 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
9,678Sylas
8,211Blitzcrank
Sylas generates a commanding 1,467 more gold per game than Blitzcrank. This substantial economic advantage means Sylas consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Blitzcrank should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Sylas
1.9Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank brings significantly more crowd control than Sylas, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Blitzcrank 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
886Sylas
952Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank heals and mitigates 66 more damage per minute than Sylas, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Blitzcrank to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Sylas.

Best Sylas Build Against Blitzcrank

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Blitzcrank, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Blitzcrank are Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Sylas an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Blitzcrank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sylas vs Blitzcrank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sylas
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sylas early game win rateSylas50.0%
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank50.0%
Late Game
Sylas
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Sylas late game win rateSylas83.3%
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank16.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Sylas and Blitzcrank, with Sylas 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 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Blitzcrank. 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. Blitzcrank players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Sylas Runes Against Blitzcrank

Domination rune tree - Sylas primary runes vs BlitzcrankDomination
Dark Harvest - best Sylas rune vs BlitzcrankSudden Impact - best Sylas rune vs BlitzcrankDeep Ward - best Sylas rune vs BlitzcrankUltimate Hunter - best Sylas rune vs Blitzcrank
Sorcery rune tree - Sylas secondary runes vs BlitzcrankSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Sylas rune vs BlitzcrankGathering Storm - best Sylas rune vs Blitzcrank
100.0% WR

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


Sylas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Sylas'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 Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Sylas 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
50.42%2405.481910,99953.2%47.4%
49.76%2093.278811,51850.9%48.5%
43.09%1885.184010,70640.2%45.8%
54.65%1725.188710,87560.0%49.4%
48.19%1665.375111,08552.1%45.3%
45.51%1565.387111,39351.4%40.2%
49.68%1555.087311,49345.0%52.6%
54.25%1533.793311,69958.0%51.2%
50.34%1474.981911,02853.6%47.4%
43.36%1434.980010,96539.1%46.8%
52.63%1334.782010,98664.1%42.0%
51.52%1321.180912,68558.5%46.8%
51.64%1224.680810,83051.0%52.0%
43.64%1101.176612,85840.0%45.7%
49.09%1101.174712,47443.4%54.4%
53.21%1091.073512,07551.8%54.7%
48.04%1025.069710,34147.1%49.0%
50.00%1001.069511,97649.0%51.0%
59.18%985.684810,63064.8%52.3%
46.32%953.575811,27539.0%51.9%
52.13%941.475912,32648.8%54.7%
43.82%895.598211,44542.2%45.5%
48.84%865.078611,04840.0%54.9%
54.88%822.787712,67556.3%54.0%
47.44%781.170812,38848.5%46.7%
49.35%773.687312,70056.7%44.7%
55.26%761.177012,71458.8%52.4%
44.59%740.864411,71935.9%54.3%
43.84%734.773610,34645.7%42.1%
57.14%705.698110,73071.4%35.7%
47.14%705.488211,05245.7%48.6%
57.81%645.379811,24862.1%54.3%
38.10%631.072612,20034.6%40.5%
49.18%615.287111,78842.1%52.4%
52.54%595.482210,75653.3%51.7%
50.00%581.272613,21441.7%55.9%
51.72%585.286310,59246.4%56.7%
55.17%581.180112,72554.2%55.9%
50.00%585.17859,92051.5%48.0%
44.83%585.385110,98543.5%45.7%
54.39%575.180610,63858.1%50.0%
48.21%565.484911,46456.0%41.9%
48.21%564.883512,11960.0%38.7%
48.15%545.592211,39451.9%44.4%
53.70%540.979111,99451.7%56.0%
53.70%544.18079,66856.7%50.0%
50.00%523.075811,31156.0%44.4%
56.86%514.790011,26759.3%54.2%
44.00%501.273113,06150.0%41.2%
42.86%491.164310,93338.9%45.2%
56.25%485.181710,39460.9%52.0%
50.00%464.31,04012,26847.1%51.7%
47.83%465.286010,52554.5%41.7%
57.78%455.288712,02456.3%58.6%
31.82%445.087310,12926.1%38.1%
48.84%434.777110,53333.3%60.0%
51.16%430.968411,61751.9%50.0%
48.72%391.780013,25850.0%47.6%
58.97%391.070012,23760.0%57.9%
57.89%384.377510,92764.3%54.2%
54.05%374.371810,23057.9%50.0%
37.84%373.480312,36150.0%30.4%
32.43%373.382510,23537.5%28.6%
45.71%351.380812,44238.9%52.9%
57.14%350.875312,74650.0%61.9%
50.00%341.869011,39866.7%31.3%
41.18%340.972712,19037.5%44.4%
41.18%343.884412,28140.0%42.1%
42.42%335.382710,97342.9%42.1%
24.24%334.474410,85029.4%18.8%
40.63%322.080411,79345.5%38.1%
34.38%321.76669,57926.7%41.2%
41.94%313.589511,40856.3%26.7%
53.33%301.996013,45558.3%50.0%
56.67%300.877712,15360.0%53.3%
44.83%290.972012,09840.0%50.0%
46.43%281.062412,52361.5%33.3%
46.43%284.41,00710,43138.5%53.3%
29.63%274.568710,72035.7%23.1%
44.44%270.973911,87338.5%50.0%
55.56%274.873411,14261.5%50.0%
42.31%262.968611,33758.3%28.6%
56.00%254.56909,34357.1%54.5%
72.00%250.986513,72570.0%73.3%
45.83%245.285911,27666.7%33.3%
54.17%243.581112,01360.0%50.0%
45.83%242.872511,43041.7%50.0%
34.78%235.184310,82630.0%38.5%
43.48%234.878010,26160.0%30.8%
73.91%233.699612,08883.3%63.6%
42.86%211.56429,06346.1%37.5%
35.00%204.481411,46542.9%30.8%
35.00%201.679211,04520.0%50.0%
42.11%193.669111,16955.6%30.0%
42.11%195.192212,48583.3%23.1%
50.00%182.070410,67366.7%41.7%
50.00%185.87649,26646.1%60.0%
76.47%173.989311,54380.0%75.0%
52.94%175.086111,14757.1%50.0%
23.53%171.168111,80733.3%18.2%
52.94%175.985312,04662.5%44.4%
35.29%170.96549,52430.8%50.0%
58.82%173.11,18213,08525.0%69.2%
31.25%161.85718,69340.0%16.7%
43.75%163.889410,39842.9%44.4%
62.50%164.799511,24455.6%71.4%
43.75%162.681110,96957.1%33.3%
40.00%152.476310,66641.7%33.3%
66.67%154.989812,18060.0%70.0%
78.57%141.380313,37680.0%77.8%
42.86%142.868210,66428.6%57.1%
66.67%122.189312,53660.0%71.4%
66.67%125.587311,51666.7%66.7%
33.33%124.87368,86528.6%40.0%
50.00%121.36459,88557.1%40.0%
66.67%121.58199,67850.0%83.3%
66.67%125.31,02311,65340.0%85.7%
33.33%121.060812,72533.3%33.3%
41.67%121.55479,22333.3%50.0%
72.73%115.21,06310,39771.4%75.0%
40.00%101.55619,29733.3%50.0%
60.00%105.379410,70975.0%50.0%
60.00%103.686413,9890.0%75.0%
60.00%101.087313,82966.7%50.0%
60.00%103.81,02812,13760.0%60.0%
50.00%104.391612,75750.0%50.0%
22.22%91.75919,92833.3%16.7%
55.56%92.08148,49450.0%66.7%
55.56%94.858611,5760.0%62.5%
62.50%84.474411,34933.3%80.0%
37.50%81.683412,95250.0%33.3%
37.50%82.76038,93666.7%20.0%
37.50%85.57639,97916.7%100.0%
25.00%81.670410,8100.0%40.0%
75.00%81.487011,69380.0%66.7%
50.00%81.364610,31750.0%50.0%
37.50%82.372311,17766.7%20.0%
50.00%81.668110,67150.0%50.0%
42.86%75.382811,23266.7%25.0%
42.86%75.46168,82560.0%0.0%
42.86%75.281810,49933.3%50.0%
57.14%73.265310,983100.0%40.0%
57.14%72.21,06215,191100.0%40.0%
66.67%65.182612,08450.0%75.0%
66.67%62.91,02313,68366.7%66.7%
50.00%61.365412,81050.0%50.0%
50.00%65.61,06413,7390.0%75.0%
80.00%51.264511,70066.7%100.0%
40.00%51.771310,6490.0%50.0%

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Sylas vs Blitzcrank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sylas do against Blitzcrank in League of Legends?

Sylas wins the Sylas vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Sylas do against Blitzcrank in the early game?

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

How does Sylas do against Blitzcrank in the late game?

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Sylas vs Blitzcrank 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 Sylas vs Blitzcrank matchup?

Sylas wins the matchup against Blitzcrank with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Sylas build against Blitzcrank?

The best Sylas build against Blitzcrank includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer'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 Sylas runes against Blitzcrank?

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

Does Sylas counter Blitzcrank?

Yes, Sylas has a favorable matchup against Blitzcrank with a 66.7% win rate. Sylas strongly counters Blitzcrank in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Sylas against Blitzcrank?

When playing Sylas against Blitzcrank, 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.