Sylas - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
7.1%

Sylasvs Hwei

FMageAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sylas vs Hwei is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Hwei wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Sylas based on 54 games. Sylas wins the early laning phase while Hwei scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Hwei 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.

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Sylas - 48.1% win rate in this matchup
Sylas
48.1% WR
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Hwei vs Sylas matchup - 51.9% win rate
Hwei
51.9% WR

Who Wins the Sylas vs Hwei Matchup?

Hwei wins the Sylas vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 54
48.1%
Win Rate
51.9%
5.0
CS / min
5.9
806
DMG / min
1,026
11,199
Gold / game
11,765
314
Heal / min
74
845
DMG Mitigated / min
394
0.7
CC / min
1.0
52.9%
Early Game WR
47.1%
46.0%
Late Game WR
54.0%

Sylas vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Sylas vs Hwei matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 54 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Sylas's 48.1%, giving Hwei a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Hwei outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas needs to press advantages before Hwei reaches their power spikes, while Hwei should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sylas leads by 691 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Hwei is slightly favored, Sylas 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 Hwei's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Sylas vs Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.0Sylas
5.9Hwei
Hwei significantly out-farms Sylas by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Hwei a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Sylas players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
806Sylas
1,026Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Sylas by 220 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sylas should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,199Sylas
11,765Hwei
Hwei earns 565 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 Hwei slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Sylas
1.0Hwei
Hwei 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 Hwei coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,159Sylas
468Hwei
Sylas vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 691 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sylas can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sylas Build Against Hwei

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Hwei are Shadowflame, 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 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Hwei. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sylas vs Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sylas
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Sylas early game win rateSylas52.9%
Hwei early game win rateHwei47.1%
Late Game
Hwei
54.0%
+8.1% advantage
Sylas late game win rateSylas46.0%
Hwei late game win rateHwei54.0%

Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.9% win rate — a 5.9 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Sylas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hwei is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.0% win rate — 8.1 points above Sylas. Extended games heavily favor Hwei, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Sylas must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Hwei reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hwei 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 Hwei

Domination rune tree - Sylas primary runes vs HweiDomination
Electrocute - best Sylas rune vs HweiSudden Impact - best Sylas rune vs HweiGrisly Mementos - best Sylas rune vs HweiRelentless Hunter - best Sylas rune vs Hwei
Sorcery rune tree - Sylas secondary runes vs HweiSorcery
Scorch - best Sylas rune vs HweiTranscendence - best Sylas rune vs Hwei
73.3% WR

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


Sylas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.19%2574.490611,75148.5%51.3%
54.46%2135.289111,00544.6%62.0%
51.42%2125.385210,79546.9%55.2%
49.71%1711.075812,39658.0%44.1%
44.67%1505.279411,22641.1%46.8%
52.08%1443.987112,05449.1%53.9%
46.15%1435.091511,24953.5%41.2%
53.90%1415.297311,67754.5%53.5%
49.29%1404.987410,79458.8%40.3%
42.86%1403.285110,83837.5%47.4%
48.89%1354.475210,40145.3%51.2%
45.45%1324.989810,99453.3%38.9%
47.69%1301.074412,21354.7%42.9%
51.54%1304.987510,77856.4%48.0%
55.47%1285.094211,61855.8%55.3%
46.15%1174.976310,15054.0%40.3%
42.86%1121.074311,80540.8%44.4%
42.99%1073.577010,99741.3%44.3%
47.62%1051.076711,89151.1%44.8%
41.18%1020.970011,75641.3%41.1%
43.00%1001.169912,25541.2%43.9%
42.00%1001.074911,88245.2%39.7%
51.09%921.991712,62062.2%43.6%
52.22%900.970111,12858.1%46.8%
37.08%891.066312,05939.4%35.7%
55.68%885.583410,58555.8%55.6%
54.12%855.488510,97753.7%54.5%
48.81%845.396711,25641.7%54.2%
59.46%744.679111,20148.5%68.3%
52.70%741.173212,81847.8%54.9%
51.52%665.084911,79857.1%48.9%
47.62%631.070611,86646.9%48.4%
52.46%612.671710,91772.7%41.0%
40.68%590.965811,86624.0%52.9%
54.24%593.485311,96461.9%50.0%
45.61%575.499111,07751.9%40.0%
57.14%562.781810,64056.7%57.7%
40.00%550.972212,18926.1%50.0%
52.73%555.487711,21054.2%51.6%
50.00%544.78129,93742.3%57.1%
48.15%545.080611,19952.9%46.0%
50.94%532.083512,58638.9%57.1%
50.94%530.978612,46834.8%63.3%
53.85%525.182111,54760.0%51.4%
50.98%515.390410,57256.5%46.4%
38.00%505.284610,21531.6%41.9%
48.98%495.185711,54363.2%40.0%
48.98%495.094410,60156.0%41.7%
63.83%475.594811,72280.0%51.9%
47.83%462.073011,38036.8%55.6%
47.83%461.477511,81959.1%37.5%
56.82%441.079212,67255.6%57.7%
40.91%443.674211,18855.0%29.2%
50.00%442.680212,90953.9%48.4%
64.29%421.081212,14865.2%63.2%
52.38%425.290511,66742.9%57.1%
42.86%425.183911,53661.1%29.2%
42.86%423.886211,74050.0%38.5%
51.28%390.977512,37764.7%40.9%
40.54%372.870312,32945.5%38.5%
52.78%365.696110,11272.2%33.3%
55.88%341.165011,35557.1%55.0%
67.65%345.286411,61560.0%70.8%
52.94%345.889812,21069.2%42.9%
52.94%345.690411,48541.7%59.1%
36.36%334.882410,03838.9%33.3%
45.45%331.065312,05466.7%27.8%
43.75%320.968811,49366.7%23.5%
54.84%315.298811,08261.5%50.0%
35.48%314.780611,20146.1%27.8%
40.00%302.877711,14841.7%38.9%
43.33%304.076610,69950.0%41.7%
56.67%303.68069,65456.3%57.1%
48.28%291.379612,77770.0%36.8%
48.28%294.29929,46237.5%61.5%
42.86%281.073311,17155.6%36.8%
32.14%283.893211,14844.4%26.3%
64.29%283.61,01611,07657.1%71.4%
62.96%274.779111,76666.7%60.0%
37.04%270.864911,52745.5%31.3%
44.00%252.886013,69350.0%42.1%
41.67%245.395011,26254.5%30.8%
58.33%240.883812,21957.1%58.8%
54.17%240.872213,47650.0%55.6%
66.67%244.580411,29955.6%73.3%
45.45%224.293011,28263.6%27.3%
47.62%214.277512,62850.0%47.1%
55.00%205.186613,01940.0%60.0%
25.00%204.37989,71328.6%16.7%
60.00%201.97139,31569.2%42.9%
55.00%204.995110,72554.5%55.6%
63.16%192.391112,33983.3%53.9%
52.63%191.585211,41662.5%45.5%
57.89%191.077412,82742.9%66.7%
47.37%191.070913,61057.1%41.7%
22.22%183.77738,65625.0%20.0%
72.22%181.97008,72569.2%80.0%
44.44%182.977710,2790.0%66.7%
27.78%183.67469,93842.9%18.2%
44.44%181.277913,00337.5%50.0%
55.56%183.897311,96840.0%61.5%
41.18%175.685411,89450.0%33.3%
41.18%171.168912,62728.6%50.0%
29.41%173.867710,00233.3%25.0%
60.00%152.175912,56283.3%44.4%
53.33%154.896811,87475.0%45.5%
60.00%151.770811,333100.0%53.9%
26.67%151.45689,09512.5%42.9%
53.33%153.97629,03044.4%66.7%
33.33%154.472910,76416.7%44.4%
53.33%151.383312,75750.0%55.6%
21.43%141.969010,52025.0%20.0%
50.00%143.294513,29260.0%44.4%
28.57%144.582610,01616.7%37.5%
57.14%145.596911,10333.3%75.0%
42.86%141.45437,90137.5%50.0%
53.85%134.49178,95955.6%50.0%
46.15%131.57169,76383.3%14.3%
38.46%131.97709,81550.0%20.0%
53.85%130.779112,76425.0%66.7%
23.08%132.47199,78128.6%16.7%
75.00%126.186011,73171.4%80.0%
54.55%111.56129,35660.0%50.0%
36.36%113.083110,67220.0%50.0%
40.00%102.581512,24050.0%33.3%
40.00%103.868812,21533.3%42.9%
11.11%96.16389,6540.0%20.0%
44.44%95.189010,69050.0%40.0%
55.56%95.07599,71260.0%50.0%
11.11%94.35038,6670.0%20.0%
22.22%91.565011,0640.0%40.0%
55.56%91.35877,64960.0%50.0%
44.44%95.580410,571100.0%16.7%
50.00%85.37329,28950.0%50.0%
62.50%82.981911,64850.0%66.7%
50.00%81.45619,60966.7%40.0%
50.00%82.57079,07366.7%40.0%
57.14%72.99679,39566.7%50.0%
57.14%75.387210,05460.0%50.0%
71.43%74.293014,3880.0%71.4%
42.86%75.192610,78240.0%50.0%
28.57%71.55527,53433.3%25.0%
83.33%65.01,07814,361100.0%75.0%
33.33%62.174410,845100.0%0.0%
66.67%64.864910,42366.7%66.7%
33.33%64.28189,15433.3%33.3%
16.67%65.887913,2280.0%20.0%
33.33%61.75208,04450.0%0.0%
0.00%62.070211,2880.0%0.0%
66.67%63.981814,09750.0%75.0%
80.00%56.28889,802100.0%66.7%
100.00%54.886512,521100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.780110,43733.3%50.0%

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Sylas vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sylas do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Sylas vs Hwei matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Sylas's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 54 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Sylas do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Hwei with a 52.9% win rate versus 47.1%. 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 Hwei in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Sylas vs Hwei matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to 46.0%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sylas vs Hwei matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Sylas with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Hwei is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 54 games analyzed.

What is the best Sylas build against Hwei?

The best Sylas build against Hwei includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Hwei?

The best Sylas runes against Hwei use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 73.3% win rate in the Sylas vs Hwei matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sylas counter Hwei?

No, Sylas struggles against Hwei with only a 48.1% win rate. Hwei has the advantage in this matchup. Sylas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hwei's lead.

How do I play Sylas against Hwei?

When playing Sylas against Hwei, play cautiously and avoid Hwei's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Hwei has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.