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

Sylasvs Lee Sin

CMageAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sylas vs Lee Sin is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Lee Sin wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.9%) over Sylas based on 35 games. Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin 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
Lee Sin - 48.6% win rateLee Sin(48.6%)
Sylas - 48.6% win rate in this matchup
Sylas
48.6% WR
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Lee Sin vs Sylas matchup - 51.4% win rate
Lee Sin
51.4% WR

Who Wins the Sylas vs Lee Sin Matchup?

Lee Sin wins the Sylas vs Lee Sin matchup
Winner
Lee Sin
Matches: 35
48.6%
Win Rate
51.4%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
801
DMG / min
752
13,571
Gold / game
13,386
529
Heal / min
513
967
DMG Mitigated / min
1,255
0.9
CC / min
0.8
47.1%
Early Game WR
52.9%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Sylas vs Lee Sin Matchup Summary

The Sylas vs Lee Sin matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Lee Sin wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Sylas's 48.6%, giving Lee Sin a 2.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lee Sin controls the early laning stage, but Sylas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lee Sin 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 sustain, where Lee Sin leads by 272 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Sylas vs Lee Sin Laning Phase Breakdown

Sylas wins the laning phase against Lee Sin in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Sylas
1.0Lee Sin
Sylas and Lee Sin farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
801Sylas
752Lee Sin
Sylas deals 49 more champion damage per minute than Lee Sin. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Lee Sin choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Sylas's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,571Sylas
13,386Lee Sin
Sylas and Lee Sin generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 185 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Sylas
0.8Lee Sin
Both Sylas and Lee Sin provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,496Sylas
1,767Lee Sin
Lee Sin vastly out-sustains Sylas, healing and mitigating 272 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lee Sin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sylas is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sylas, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sylas Build Against Lee Sin

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Lee Sin, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Lee Sin are Shadowflame, Riftmaker and Zhonya's Hourglass. 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 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lee Sin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sylas vs Lee Sin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lee Sin
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Sylas early game win rateSylas47.1%
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin52.9%
Late Game
Sylas
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sylas late game win rateSylas50.0%
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Sylas at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Lee Sin. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Lee Sin has the edge early, but Sylas 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 Lee Sin

Precision rune tree - Sylas primary runes vs Lee SinPrecision
Conqueror - best Sylas rune vs Lee SinTriumph - best Sylas rune vs Lee SinLegend: Haste - best Sylas rune vs Lee SinLast Stand - best Sylas rune vs Lee Sin
Inspiration rune tree - Sylas secondary runes vs Lee SinInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Sylas rune vs Lee SinMagical Footwear - best Sylas rune vs Lee Sin
63.6% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Sylas maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Lee Sin.


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 Lee Sin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sylas do against Lee Sin in League of Legends?

Lee Sin wins the Sylas vs Lee Sin matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Sylas's 48.6%, a 2.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Sylas do against Lee Sin in the early game?

In the early game, Lee Sin has the advantage against Sylas with a 52.9% win rate versus 47.1%. Lee Sin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sylas do against Lee Sin in the late game?

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Sylas vs Lee Sin matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sylas vs Lee Sin matchup?

Lee Sin wins the matchup against Sylas with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.9 percentage point advantage means Lee Sin is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.

What is the best Sylas build against Lee Sin?

The best Sylas build against Lee Sin includes Shadowflame, Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass with Mercury's Treads. 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 Lee Sin?

The best Sylas runes against Lee Sin use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 63.6% win rate in the Sylas vs Lee Sin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sylas counter Lee Sin?

No, Sylas struggles against Lee Sin with only a 48.6% win rate. Lee Sin has the advantage in this matchup. Sylas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lee Sin's lead.

How do I play Sylas against Lee Sin?

When playing Sylas against Lee Sin, play cautiously and avoid Lee Sin's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Lee Sin in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.