Sylas - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
4.2%

Sylasvs Wukong

FMageAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sylas vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Wukong wins with a 56.0% win rate (+12.0%) over Sylas based on 50 games. Sylas wins the early laning phase while Wukong scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Wukong 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.

Compare against an opponent
Sylas - 44.0% win rate in this matchup
Sylas
44.0% WR
VS
Wukong vs Sylas matchup - 56.0% win rate
Wukong
56.0% WR

Who Wins the Sylas vs Wukong Matchup?

Wukong wins the Sylas vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 50
44.0%
Win Rate
56.0%
1.2
CS / min
1.3
731
DMG / min
748
13,061
Gold / game
13,565
503
Heal / min
381
934
DMG Mitigated / min
1,196
0.9
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
41.2%
Late Game WR
58.8%

Sylas vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Sylas vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 50 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 44.0%, giving Wukong a 12.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Wukong outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas needs to press advantages before Wukong reaches their power spikes, while Wukong should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sylas leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong 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 Wukong 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 Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Sylas
1.3Wukong
Sylas and Wukong 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
731Sylas
748Wukong
Damage output is virtually even between Sylas and Wukong, with only 17 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
13,061Sylas
13,565Wukong
Wukong earns 504 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 Wukong slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Sylas
0.7Wukong
Both Sylas and Wukong provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,437Sylas
1,577Wukong
Wukong heals and mitigates 141 more damage per minute than Sylas, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Wukong to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Sylas.

Best Sylas Build Against Wukong

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Wukong 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 has a 44.4% win rate across 9 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Sylas the best chance to compete against Wukong. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sylas vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sylas
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sylas early game win rateSylas50.0%
Wukong early game win rateWukong50.0%
Late Game
Wukong
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Sylas late game win rateSylas41.2%
Wukong late game win rateWukong58.8%

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

Wukong is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Sylas. Extended games heavily favor Wukong, 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 Wukong 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 Wukong

Precision rune tree - Sylas primary runes vs WukongPrecision
Conqueror - best Sylas rune vs WukongTriumph - best Sylas rune vs WukongLegend: Haste - best Sylas rune vs WukongLast Stand - best Sylas rune vs Wukong
Inspiration rune tree - Sylas secondary runes vs WukongInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Sylas rune vs WukongMagical Footwear - best Sylas rune vs Wukong
38.9% WR

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


Sylas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.42%2405.481910,99953.2%47.4%
49.76%2093.278811,51850.9%48.5%
43.09%1885.184010,70640.2%45.8%
54.65%1725.188710,87560.0%49.4%
48.19%1665.375111,08552.1%45.3%
45.51%1565.387111,39351.4%40.2%
49.68%1555.087311,49345.0%52.6%
54.25%1533.793311,69958.0%51.2%
50.34%1474.981911,02853.6%47.4%
43.36%1434.980010,96539.1%46.8%
52.63%1334.782010,98664.1%42.0%
51.52%1321.180912,68558.5%46.8%
51.64%1224.680810,83051.0%52.0%
43.64%1101.176612,85840.0%45.7%
49.09%1101.174712,47443.4%54.4%
53.21%1091.073512,07551.8%54.7%
48.04%1025.069710,34147.1%49.0%
50.00%1001.069511,97649.0%51.0%
59.18%985.684810,63064.8%52.3%
46.32%953.575811,27539.0%51.9%
52.13%941.475912,32648.8%54.7%
43.82%895.598211,44542.2%45.5%
48.84%865.078611,04840.0%54.9%
54.88%822.787712,67556.3%54.0%
47.44%781.170812,38848.5%46.7%
49.35%773.687312,70056.7%44.7%
55.26%761.177012,71458.8%52.4%
44.59%740.864411,71935.9%54.3%
43.84%734.773610,34645.7%42.1%
57.14%705.698110,73071.4%35.7%
47.14%705.488211,05245.7%48.6%
57.81%645.379811,24862.1%54.3%
38.10%631.072612,20034.6%40.5%
49.18%615.287111,78842.1%52.4%
52.54%595.482210,75653.3%51.7%
50.00%581.272613,21441.7%55.9%
51.72%585.286310,59246.4%56.7%
55.17%581.180112,72554.2%55.9%
50.00%585.17859,92051.5%48.0%
44.83%585.385110,98543.5%45.7%
54.39%575.180610,63858.1%50.0%
48.21%565.484911,46456.0%41.9%
48.21%564.883512,11960.0%38.7%
48.15%545.592211,39451.9%44.4%
53.70%540.979111,99451.7%56.0%
53.70%544.18079,66856.7%50.0%
50.00%523.075811,31156.0%44.4%
56.86%514.790011,26759.3%54.2%
44.00%501.273113,06150.0%41.2%
42.86%491.164310,93338.9%45.2%
56.25%485.181710,39460.9%52.0%
50.00%464.31,04012,26847.1%51.7%
47.83%465.286010,52554.5%41.7%
57.78%455.288712,02456.3%58.6%
31.82%445.087310,12926.1%38.1%
48.84%434.777110,53333.3%60.0%
51.16%430.968411,61751.9%50.0%
48.72%391.780013,25850.0%47.6%
58.97%391.070012,23760.0%57.9%
57.89%384.377510,92764.3%54.2%
54.05%374.371810,23057.9%50.0%
37.84%373.480312,36150.0%30.4%
32.43%373.382510,23537.5%28.6%
45.71%351.380812,44238.9%52.9%
57.14%350.875312,74650.0%61.9%
50.00%341.869011,39866.7%31.3%
41.18%340.972712,19037.5%44.4%
41.18%343.884412,28140.0%42.1%
42.42%335.382710,97342.9%42.1%
24.24%334.474410,85029.4%18.8%
40.63%322.080411,79345.5%38.1%
34.38%321.76669,57926.7%41.2%
41.94%313.589511,40856.3%26.7%
53.33%301.996013,45558.3%50.0%
56.67%300.877712,15360.0%53.3%
44.83%290.972012,09840.0%50.0%
46.43%281.062412,52361.5%33.3%
46.43%284.41,00710,43138.5%53.3%
29.63%274.568710,72035.7%23.1%
44.44%270.973911,87338.5%50.0%
55.56%274.873411,14261.5%50.0%
42.31%262.968611,33758.3%28.6%
56.00%254.56909,34357.1%54.5%
72.00%250.986513,72570.0%73.3%
45.83%245.285911,27666.7%33.3%
54.17%243.581112,01360.0%50.0%
45.83%242.872511,43041.7%50.0%
34.78%235.184310,82630.0%38.5%
43.48%234.878010,26160.0%30.8%
73.91%233.699612,08883.3%63.6%
42.86%211.56429,06346.1%37.5%
35.00%204.481411,46542.9%30.8%
35.00%201.679211,04520.0%50.0%
42.11%193.669111,16955.6%30.0%
42.11%195.192212,48583.3%23.1%
50.00%182.070410,67366.7%41.7%
50.00%185.87649,26646.1%60.0%
76.47%173.989311,54380.0%75.0%
52.94%175.086111,14757.1%50.0%
23.53%171.168111,80733.3%18.2%
52.94%175.985312,04662.5%44.4%
35.29%170.96549,52430.8%50.0%
58.82%173.11,18213,08525.0%69.2%
31.25%161.85718,69340.0%16.7%
43.75%163.889410,39842.9%44.4%
62.50%164.799511,24455.6%71.4%
43.75%162.681110,96957.1%33.3%
40.00%152.476310,66641.7%33.3%
66.67%154.989812,18060.0%70.0%
78.57%141.380313,37680.0%77.8%
42.86%142.868210,66428.6%57.1%
66.67%122.189312,53660.0%71.4%
66.67%125.587311,51666.7%66.7%
33.33%124.87368,86528.6%40.0%
50.00%121.36459,88557.1%40.0%
66.67%121.58199,67850.0%83.3%
66.67%125.31,02311,65340.0%85.7%
33.33%121.060812,72533.3%33.3%
41.67%121.55479,22333.3%50.0%
72.73%115.21,06310,39771.4%75.0%
40.00%101.55619,29733.3%50.0%
60.00%105.379410,70975.0%50.0%
60.00%103.686413,9890.0%75.0%
60.00%101.087313,82966.7%50.0%
60.00%103.81,02812,13760.0%60.0%
50.00%104.391612,75750.0%50.0%
22.22%91.75919,92833.3%16.7%
55.56%92.08148,49450.0%66.7%
55.56%94.858611,5760.0%62.5%
62.50%84.474411,34933.3%80.0%
37.50%81.683412,95250.0%33.3%
37.50%82.76038,93666.7%20.0%
37.50%85.57639,97916.7%100.0%
25.00%81.670410,8100.0%40.0%
75.00%81.487011,69380.0%66.7%
50.00%81.364610,31750.0%50.0%
37.50%82.372311,17766.7%20.0%
50.00%81.668110,67150.0%50.0%
42.86%75.382811,23266.7%25.0%
42.86%75.46168,82560.0%0.0%
42.86%75.281810,49933.3%50.0%
57.14%73.265310,983100.0%40.0%
57.14%72.21,06215,191100.0%40.0%
66.67%65.182612,08450.0%75.0%
66.67%62.91,02313,68366.7%66.7%
50.00%61.365412,81050.0%50.0%
50.00%65.61,06413,7390.0%75.0%
80.00%51.264511,70066.7%100.0%
40.00%51.771310,6490.0%50.0%

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Sylas vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sylas do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Sylas vs Wukong matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 44.0%, a 12.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 50 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Sylas do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Wukong 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 Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Sylas vs Wukong matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sylas vs Wukong matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Sylas with a 56.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.0 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 50 games analyzed.

What is the best Sylas build against Wukong?

The best Sylas build against Wukong includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 44.4% 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 Wukong?

The best Sylas runes against Wukong use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 38.9% win rate in the Sylas vs Wukong matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sylas counter Wukong?

No, Sylas struggles against Wukong with only a 44.0% win rate. Wukong has the advantage in this matchup. Sylas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Wukong's lead.

How do I play Sylas against Wukong?

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