Sylasvs Kayle
Sylas vs Kayle is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sylas wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Kayle based on 16 games. Sylas wins the early laning phase while Kayle scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Kayle 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.
Kayle(50.0%)Who Wins the Sylas vs Kayle Matchup?
Sylas vs Kayle Matchup Summary
The Sylas vs Kayle matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kayle's 50.0%, giving Sylas a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Kayle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas needs to press advantages before Kayle reaches their power spikes, while Kayle 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 has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kayle's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Sylas vs Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown
Sylas is favored during the laning phase against Kayle, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Sylas holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Sylas Build Against Kayle
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Kayle are Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Sylas an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sylas vs Kayle matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sylas58.3%Kayle41.7%Sylas25.0%Kayle75.0%Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Kayle. This lopsided early game means Sylas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kayle is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Sylas. Extended games heavily favor Kayle, 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 Kayle reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kayle 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 Kayle
Precision
Domination
The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Sylas maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Kayle.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.14% | 176 | 5.4 | 834 | 11,109 | 53.8% | 48.2% | |
| 52.74% | 146 | 1.0 | 809 | 12,909 | 50.0% | 54.9% | |
| 45.28% | 106 | 5.5 | 818 | 11,275 | 48.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.81% | 104 | 4.3 | 880 | 11,962 | 58.3% | 51.8% | |
| 54.64% | 97 | 5.2 | 903 | 11,821 | 61.1% | 50.8% | |
| 51.69% | 89 | 5.5 | 954 | 11,525 | 55.8% | 47.8% | |
| 52.33% | 86 | 4.7 | 852 | 10,933 | 52.0% | 52.8% | |
| 49.41% | 85 | 5.4 | 783 | 10,702 | 54.5% | 43.9% | |
| 55.70% | 79 | 5.5 | 852 | 10,934 | 53.5% | 58.3% | |
| 54.43% | 79 | 3.5 | 924 | 12,332 | 54.0% | 54.8% | |
| 52.00% | 75 | 3.6 | 790 | 11,134 | 48.8% | 56.3% | |
| 47.95% | 73 | 4.9 | 722 | 11,164 | 41.7% | 54.0% | |
| 51.47% | 68 | 5.2 | 791 | 11,413 | 60.6% | 42.9% | |
| 35.29% | 68 | 1.0 | 713 | 12,952 | 44.4% | 29.3% | |
| 37.31% | 67 | 5.1 | 803 | 10,032 | 43.3% | 32.4% | |
| 50.75% | 67 | 5.4 | 855 | 11,308 | 47.1% | 54.5% | |
| 47.76% | 67 | 0.9 | 745 | 12,125 | 52.6% | 41.4% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 4.5 | 758 | 10,632 | 56.7% | 51.4% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 5.6 | 884 | 10,755 | 54.5% | 35.7% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 4.3 | 792 | 10,817 | 61.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 1.3 | 638 | 12,182 | 43.5% | 54.5% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 0.9 | 788 | 12,989 | 47.8% | 46.9% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 0.9 | 714 | 12,343 | 56.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 5.4 | 737 | 10,710 | 61.5% | 39.3% | |
| 33.96% | 53 | 5.1 | 794 | 11,736 | 31.6% | 35.3% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 3.3 | 735 | 11,309 | 46.1% | 34.6% | |
| 38.46% | 52 | 1.1 | 643 | 11,788 | 38.5% | 38.5% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 5.7 | 839 | 10,996 | 34.6% | 45.5% | |
| 29.17% | 48 | 1.4 | 680 | 11,161 | 23.8% | 33.3% | |
| 60.87% | 46 | 0.9 | 843 | 12,898 | 68.2% | 54.2% | |
| 51.11% | 45 | 5.5 | 935 | 11,356 | 55.0% | 48.0% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 5.4 | 884 | 11,768 | 68.4% | 39.1% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 5.5 | 869 | 10,963 | 55.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 1.3 | 902 | 12,857 | 66.7% | 52.2% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 5.5 | 807 | 12,159 | 53.3% | 38.5% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 3.2 | 827 | 12,332 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 5.5 | 850 | 11,894 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 5.3 | 993 | 11,526 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 5.7 | 948 | 11,445 | 65.2% | 30.8% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 4.1 | 691 | 10,024 | 43.8% | 35.0% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 1.1 | 801 | 13,571 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 5.3 | 860 | 11,025 | 37.5% | 57.9% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 2.2 | 739 | 12,727 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 1.0 | 752 | 12,593 | 50.0% | 64.7% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.5 | 760 | 11,335 | 45.8% | 55.6% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 2.2 | 702 | 12,121 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 5.7 | 715 | 10,272 | 47.4% | 53.9% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 2.9 | 977 | 12,464 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 70.00% | 30 | 1.1 | 750 | 12,708 | 83.3% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 3.6 | 751 | 9,834 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 5.4 | 774 | 11,946 | 27.3% | 52.9% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 4.9 | 845 | 11,660 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 1.0 | 832 | 12,200 | 41.2% | 45.5% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 3.4 | 806 | 11,967 | 53.3% | 38.5% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.7 | 839 | 12,487 | 69.2% | 42.9% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 1.5 | 772 | 12,555 | 21.4% | 50.0% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 5.3 | 897 | 11,861 | 64.3% | 63.6% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 858 | 13,135 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.6 | 745 | 13,253 | 62.5% | 62.5% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.3 | 692 | 11,419 | 60.0% | 21.4% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 0.9 | 669 | 12,538 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 3.0 | 761 | 12,570 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.1 | 641 | 12,193 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 5.8 | 792 | 10,486 | 41.7% | 30.0% | |
| 27.27% | 22 | 3.2 | 771 | 10,516 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 5.1 | 852 | 11,727 | 33.3% | 61.5% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 5.5 | 804 | 12,184 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 1.1 | 918 | 14,814 | 85.7% | 64.3% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 6.0 | 886 | 10,666 | 45.5% | 20.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.5 | 708 | 10,235 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.5 | 767 | 9,631 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 0.8 | 854 | 13,470 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 4.5 | 768 | 10,239 | 36.4% | 37.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.2 | 783 | 12,094 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 4.7 | 1,019 | 11,067 | 22.2% | 55.6% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 3.6 | 758 | 12,539 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 2.1 | 719 | 11,701 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.6 | 794 | 10,102 | 37.5% | 80.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 5.2 | 923 | 11,281 | 33.3% | 27.3% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 2.8 | 818 | 12,055 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.2 | 884 | 9,406 | 58.3% | 25.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 0.8 | 785 | 14,491 | 60.0% | 72.7% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 3.0 | 885 | 11,786 | 22.2% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 4.6 | 844 | 13,330 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 3.7 | 790 | 12,275 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.5 | 796 | 12,473 | 28.6% | 62.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 2.5 | 664 | 8,788 | 41.7% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.7 | 928 | 13,552 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.3 | 934 | 12,224 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.5 | 763 | 10,323 | 55.6% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 3.3 | 791 | 12,082 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 665 | 12,249 | 33.3% | 11.1% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.0 | 844 | 11,768 | 62.5% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 0.8 | 732 | 10,585 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.0 | 616 | 9,067 | 28.6% | 25.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.2 | 825 | 13,610 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.5 | 939 | 10,981 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.7 | 699 | 10,058 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.3 | 889 | 11,070 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 4.9 | 1,007 | 12,987 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 815 | 11,223 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.8 | 744 | 11,250 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 748 | 10,029 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 580 | 8,834 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 1,015 | 13,134 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 658 | 10,840 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 762 | 12,139 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 836 | 10,336 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 959 | 14,311 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 647 | 11,766 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.6 | 861 | 13,631 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.3 | 686 | 9,664 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.9 | 838 | 13,421 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.3 | 670 | 8,462 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.7 | 648 | 9,956 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.7 | 885 | 13,049 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.6 | 510 | 8,127 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.7 | 895 | 10,077 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 729 | 12,648 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.4 | 890 | 11,011 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 1.2 | 546 | 8,077 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 4.9 | 713 | 8,922 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 0.7 | 625 | 12,978 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.7 | 665 | 10,235 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.5 | 690 | 11,079 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.8 | 721 | 8,795 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.1 | 760 | 12,108 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.5 | 675 | 11,427 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.0 | 479 | 7,270 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,114 | 14,141 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.2 | 796 | 10,455 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 977 | 11,508 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.2 | 596 | 9,711 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 792 | 10,683 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 708 | 11,108 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 849 | 9,843 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 790 | 11,397 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 1,178 | 13,123 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 611 | 7,021 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 728 | 10,831 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 923 | 14,273 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 663 | 8,521 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 759 | 14,909 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 852 | 12,491 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Sylas vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sylas do against Kayle in League of Legends?
Sylas wins the Sylas vs Kayle matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kayle's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Sylas do against Kayle in the early game?
In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Kayle with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. 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 Kayle in the late game?
In the late game, Kayle takes over the Sylas vs Kayle matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sylas vs Kayle matchup?
Sylas wins the matchup against Kayle with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Sylas is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.
What is the best Sylas build against Kayle?
The best Sylas build against Kayle includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Sylas runes against Kayle?
The best Sylas runes against Kayle use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Sylas vs Kayle matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sylas counter Kayle?
Yes, Sylas has a favorable matchup against Kayle with a 50.0% win rate. Sylas slightly edges out Kayle in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Sylas against Kayle?
When playing Sylas against Kayle, 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.