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

Sylasvs Kai'Sa

CMageAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sylas vs Kai'Sa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kai'Sa wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Sylas based on 6 games. Sylas wins the early laning phase while Kai'Sa scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Kai'Sa 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
Kai'Sa - 33.3% win rateKai'Sa(33.3%)
Sylas - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Sylas
33.3% WR
VS
Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup - 66.7% win rate
Kai'Sa
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Sylas vs Kai'Sa Matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the Sylas vs Kai'Sa matchup
Winner
Kai'Sa
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.7
CS / min
6.5
792
DMG / min
833
10,683
Gold / game
12,582
256
Heal / min
146
791
DMG Mitigated / min
355
0.9
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Sylas vs Kai'Sa Matchup Summary

The Sylas vs Kai'Sa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kai'Sa wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sylas's 33.3%, giving Kai'Sa a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Kai'Sa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas needs to press advantages before Kai'Sa reaches their power spikes, while Kai'Sa should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sylas leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kai'Sa has a strong advantage in this matchup. Sylas players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kai'Sa overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Sylas vs Kai'Sa Laning Phase Breakdown

Kai'Sa wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Sylas
6.5Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa edges out Sylas by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kai'Sa.
Damage
792Sylas
833Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa deals 41 more champion damage per minute than Sylas. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Sylas choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kai'Sa's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,683Sylas
12,582Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa generates a commanding 1,898 more gold per game than Sylas. This substantial economic advantage means Kai'Sa consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sylas should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Sylas
0.1Kai'Sa
Sylas brings significantly more crowd control than Kai'Sa, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Sylas far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kai'Sa should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,046Sylas
501Kai'Sa
Sylas vastly out-sustains Kai'Sa, healing and mitigating 546 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sylas can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kai'Sa is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kai'Sa, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sylas
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sylas early game win rateSylas50.0%
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa50.0%
Late Game
Kai'Sa
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Sylas late game win rateSylas0.0%
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Sylas and Kai'Sa, 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.

Kai'Sa is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Sylas. Extended games heavily favor Kai'Sa, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Domination rune tree - Sylas primary runes vs Kai'SaDomination
Electrocute - best Sylas rune vs Kai'SaSudden Impact - best Sylas rune vs Kai'SaGrisly Mementos - best Sylas rune vs Kai'SaRelentless Hunter - best Sylas rune vs Kai'Sa
Precision rune tree - Sylas secondary runes vs Kai'SaPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Sylas rune vs Kai'SaPresence of Mind - best Sylas rune vs Kai'Sa
100.0% WR

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


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 Kai'Sa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sylas do against Kai'Sa in League of Legends?

Kai'Sa wins the Sylas vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sylas's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Sylas do against Kai'Sa in the early game?

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa in the late game?

In the late game, Kai'Sa takes over the Sylas vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kai'Sa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sylas vs Kai'Sa matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the matchup against Sylas with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kai'Sa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Sylas build against Kai'Sa?

The best Sylas build against Kai'Sa includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Sylas runes against Kai'Sa?

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

Does Sylas counter Kai'Sa?

No, Sylas struggles against Kai'Sa with only a 33.3% win rate. Kai'Sa has the advantage in this matchup. Sylas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kai'Sa's lead.

How do I play Sylas against Kai'Sa?

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