Sylas - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Sylasvs Gwen

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

Sylas vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sylas wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gwen based on 10 games. Gwen wins the early laning phase while Sylas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Gwen matchup.

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
Gwen - 60.0% win rateGwen(60.0%)
Sylas - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Sylas
60.0% WR
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Gwen vs Sylas matchup - 40.0% win rate
Gwen
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Sylas vs Gwen Matchup?

Sylas wins the Sylas vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.8
CS / min
2.1
762
DMG / min
783
12,139
Gold / game
11,832
508
Heal / min
437
782
DMG Mitigated / min
779
0.8
CC / min
0.3
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Sylas vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Sylas vs Gwen 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 Gwen's 40.0%, giving Sylas a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gwen controls the early laning stage, but Sylas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gwen 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas players can confidently pick into Gwen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gwen 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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Sylas wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.8Sylas
2.1Gwen
Gwen edges out Sylas by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gwen.
Damage
762Sylas
783Gwen
Damage output is virtually even between Sylas and Gwen, 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
12,139Sylas
11,832Gwen
Sylas earns 306 more gold per game than Gwen, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Sylas slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Sylas
0.3Gwen
Sylas provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sylas coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,290Sylas
1,216Gwen
Sylas heals and mitigates 74 more damage per minute than Gwen, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Sylas to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Gwen.

Best Sylas Build Against Gwen

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Gwen 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sylas vs Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gwen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Sylas early game win rateSylas40.0%
Gwen early game win rateGwen60.0%
Late Game
Sylas
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Sylas late game win rateSylas80.0%
Gwen late game win rateGwen20.0%

Gwen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Sylas. This lopsided early game means Gwen 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Gwen. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Gwen must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Sylas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sylas survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Sylas Runes Against Gwen

Precision rune tree - Sylas primary runes vs GwenPrecision
Conqueror - best Sylas rune vs GwenTriumph - best Sylas rune vs GwenLegend: Haste - best Sylas rune vs GwenLast Stand - best Sylas rune vs Gwen
Resolve rune tree - Sylas secondary runes vs GwenResolve
Second Wind - best Sylas rune vs GwenRevitalize - best Sylas rune vs Gwen
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Sylas to press their advantage against Gwen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Sylas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.14%1765.483411,10953.8%48.2%
52.74%1461.080912,90950.0%54.9%
45.28%1065.581811,27548.0%42.9%
54.81%1044.388011,96258.3%51.8%
54.64%975.290311,82161.1%50.8%
51.69%895.595411,52555.8%47.8%
52.33%864.785210,93352.0%52.8%
49.41%855.478310,70254.5%43.9%
55.70%795.585210,93453.5%58.3%
54.43%793.592412,33254.0%54.8%
52.00%753.679011,13448.8%56.3%
47.95%734.972211,16441.7%54.0%
51.47%685.279111,41360.6%42.9%
35.29%681.071312,95244.4%29.3%
37.31%675.180310,03243.3%32.4%
50.75%675.485511,30847.1%54.5%
47.76%670.974512,12552.6%41.4%
53.73%674.575810,63256.7%51.4%
45.90%615.688410,75554.5%35.7%
54.39%574.379210,81761.1%42.9%
50.00%561.363812,18243.5%54.5%
47.27%550.978812,98947.8%46.9%
49.09%550.971412,34356.7%40.0%
50.00%545.473710,71061.5%39.3%
33.96%535.179411,73631.6%35.3%
40.38%523.373511,30946.1%34.6%
38.46%521.164311,78838.5%38.5%
39.58%485.783910,99634.6%45.5%
29.17%481.468011,16123.8%33.3%
60.87%460.984312,89868.2%54.2%
51.11%455.593511,35655.0%48.0%
52.38%425.488411,76868.4%39.1%
56.10%415.586910,96355.0%57.1%
58.54%411.390212,85766.7%52.2%
43.90%415.580712,15953.3%38.5%
48.72%393.282712,33250.0%47.6%
56.41%395.585011,89466.7%44.4%
55.56%365.399311,52644.4%66.7%
52.78%365.794811,44565.2%30.8%
38.89%364.169110,02443.8%35.0%
48.57%351.180113,57147.1%50.0%
48.57%355.386011,02537.5%57.9%
47.06%342.273912,72750.0%44.4%
57.58%331.075212,59350.0%64.7%
48.48%331.576011,33545.8%55.6%
51.52%332.270212,12160.0%44.4%
50.00%325.771510,27247.4%53.9%
48.39%312.997712,46437.5%60.0%
70.00%301.175012,70883.3%61.1%
50.00%283.67519,83466.7%37.5%
42.86%285.477411,94627.3%52.9%
35.71%284.984511,66016.7%50.0%
42.86%281.083212,20041.2%45.5%
46.43%283.480611,96753.3%38.5%
55.56%271.783912,48769.2%42.9%
34.62%261.577212,55521.4%50.0%
64.00%255.389711,86164.3%63.6%
56.00%251.485813,13563.6%50.0%
62.50%241.674513,25362.5%62.5%
37.50%241.369211,41960.0%21.4%
54.17%240.966912,53850.0%60.0%
43.48%233.076112,57066.7%28.6%
52.17%231.164112,19355.6%50.0%
36.36%225.879210,48641.7%30.0%
27.27%223.277110,51633.3%20.0%
50.00%225.185211,72733.3%61.5%
54.55%225.580412,18450.0%57.1%
71.43%211.191814,81485.7%64.3%
33.33%216.088610,66645.5%20.0%
45.00%201.570810,23542.9%50.0%
50.00%205.57679,63150.0%50.0%
55.00%200.885413,47062.5%50.0%
36.84%194.576810,23936.4%37.5%
55.56%181.278312,09450.0%62.5%
38.89%184.71,01911,06722.2%55.6%
61.11%183.675812,53980.0%37.5%
50.00%182.171911,70133.3%58.3%
61.11%181.679410,10237.5%80.0%
29.41%175.292311,28133.3%27.3%
35.29%172.881812,05528.6%40.0%
50.00%166.28849,40658.3%25.0%
68.75%160.878514,49160.0%72.7%
26.67%153.088511,78622.2%33.3%
66.67%154.684413,33033.3%75.0%
33.33%153.779012,27520.0%40.0%
46.67%151.579612,47328.6%62.5%
46.67%152.56648,78841.7%66.7%
57.14%140.792813,55250.0%66.7%
50.00%145.393412,22442.9%57.1%
61.54%132.576310,32355.6%75.0%
61.54%133.379112,08250.0%66.7%
16.67%120.966512,24933.3%11.1%
50.00%122.084411,76862.5%25.0%
75.00%120.873210,58566.7%83.3%
27.27%111.06169,06728.6%25.0%
36.36%111.282513,61025.0%42.9%
45.45%115.593910,98150.0%40.0%
36.36%112.769910,05842.9%25.0%
63.64%116.388911,07060.0%66.7%
72.73%114.91,00712,98766.7%75.0%
40.00%104.881511,22340.0%40.0%
50.00%103.874411,25066.7%25.0%
40.00%102.074810,02950.0%33.3%
30.00%101.65808,83440.0%20.0%
60.00%105.71,01513,13460.0%60.0%
50.00%101.165810,84050.0%50.0%
60.00%101.876212,13940.0%80.0%
50.00%101.483610,33666.7%25.0%
70.00%105.195914,311100.0%66.7%
44.44%91.064711,76650.0%42.9%
44.44%91.686113,63140.0%50.0%
22.22%95.36869,6640.0%40.0%
55.56%94.983813,42166.7%50.0%
55.56%95.36708,46275.0%40.0%
66.67%91.76489,956100.0%40.0%
55.56%90.788513,04960.0%50.0%
44.44%91.65108,12740.0%50.0%
50.00%82.789510,07750.0%50.0%
62.50%80.872912,64850.0%75.0%
62.50%85.489011,01150.0%75.0%
0.00%71.25468,0770.0%0.0%
14.29%74.97138,92233.3%0.0%
85.71%70.762512,978100.0%83.3%
14.29%72.766510,2350.0%16.7%
42.86%74.569011,07925.0%66.7%
42.86%71.87218,79550.0%33.3%
50.00%63.176012,1080.0%60.0%
16.67%62.567511,4270.0%25.0%
50.00%62.04797,27050.0%0.0%
66.67%65.31,11414,14133.3%100.0%
33.33%65.279610,45520.0%100.0%
66.67%64.997711,508100.0%33.3%
50.00%62.25969,71166.7%33.3%
33.33%65.779210,68350.0%0.0%
20.00%55.870811,10833.3%0.0%
60.00%56.58499,84375.0%0.0%
40.00%50.879011,39750.0%33.3%
80.00%55.91,17813,12350.0%100.0%
60.00%51.36117,02133.3%100.0%
80.00%54.072810,831100.0%66.7%
40.00%54.692314,2730.0%50.0%
20.00%51.96638,52133.3%0.0%
20.00%54.675914,9090.0%20.0%
0.00%55.685212,4910.0%0.0%

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Sylas vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sylas do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Sylas wins the Sylas vs Gwen matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Sylas do against Gwen in the early game?

In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Sylas with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Gwen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sylas do against Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Sylas vs Gwen matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sylas vs Gwen matchup?

Sylas wins the matchup against Gwen with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Sylas build against Gwen?

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

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

Does Sylas counter Gwen?

Yes, Sylas has a favorable matchup against Gwen with a 60.0% win rate. Sylas strongly counters Gwen in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Sylas against Gwen?

When playing Sylas against Gwen, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Gwen. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.