Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
5.6%
Sylasvs Poppy
Patch26.17
Matches693,760
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 31, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Sylas vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Poppy wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Sylas based on 10 games. Sylas wins the early laning phase while Poppy scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Poppy 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
40.0% WR
VS
Poppy
60.0% WR
Who Wins the Sylas vs Poppy Matchup?
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 10
40.0%
60.0%
3.5
3.8
769
750
12,656
12,696
491
257
1,175
1,782
0.9
1.4
50.0%
50.0%
33.3%
66.7%
Sylas vs Poppy Matchup Summary
The Sylas vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 40.0%, giving Poppy a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Poppy outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas needs to press advantages before Poppy reaches their power spikes, while Poppy should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Poppy leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy 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 Poppy 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 Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown
Poppy is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Poppy holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
3.5Sylas
3.8Poppy
Sylas and Poppy farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
769Sylas
750Poppy
Damage output is virtually even between Sylas and Poppy, with only 19 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
12,656Sylas
12,696Poppy
Sylas and Poppy generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 40 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
1.4Poppy
Poppy provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sylas, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Poppy coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.Sustain
1,666Sylas
2,039Poppy
Poppy vastly out-sustains Sylas, healing and mitigating 374 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy 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 Poppy
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Poppy 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Poppy. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sylas vs Poppy matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Sylas
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sylas50.0%
Poppy50.0%♕
Late Game
Poppy
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Sylas33.3%Poppy66.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Sylas and Poppy, 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.
Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Sylas. Extended games heavily favor Poppy, 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 Poppy 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 Poppy
Precision
Inspiration
50.0% WR
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Sylas the best tools to compete against Poppy in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Sylas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.05% | 148 | 5.2 | 893 | 10,637 | 51.8% | 56.9% | |
| 50.00% | 144 | 5.2 | 910 | 11,522 | 55.4% | 45.6% | |
| 50.37% | 135 | 5.3 | 829 | 11,338 | 51.4% | 49.2% | |
| 54.20% | 131 | 4.7 | 821 | 11,299 | 54.3% | 54.1% | |
| 50.77% | 130 | 1.0 | 828 | 12,757 | 50.8% | 50.8% | |
| 48.82% | 127 | 3.2 | 898 | 12,329 | 49.0% | 48.7% | |
| 55.91% | 127 | 0.9 | 804 | 12,737 | 51.6% | 60.3% | |
| 45.95% | 111 | 1.0 | 698 | 12,735 | 40.4% | 50.0% | |
| 44.76% | 105 | 5.4 | 770 | 11,317 | 43.2% | 45.9% | |
| 44.23% | 104 | 5.0 | 882 | 11,849 | 43.6% | 44.6% | |
| 44.23% | 104 | 4.8 | 826 | 11,280 | 46.8% | 42.1% | |
| 60.00% | 100 | 3.2 | 787 | 12,074 | 67.4% | 54.4% | |
| 46.46% | 99 | 1.0 | 688 | 12,760 | 41.5% | 50.0% | |
| 56.57% | 99 | 5.0 | 905 | 11,724 | 58.0% | 55.1% | |
| 56.25% | 96 | 4.7 | 884 | 11,378 | 52.3% | 59.6% | |
| 54.17% | 96 | 5.1 | 898 | 11,396 | 51.3% | 56.1% | |
| 51.06% | 94 | 5.3 | 810 | 11,360 | 52.8% | 50.0% | |
| 55.06% | 89 | 1.0 | 686 | 12,076 | 62.2% | 50.0% | |
| 43.53% | 85 | 0.9 | 696 | 11,482 | 35.9% | 50.0% | |
| 50.60% | 83 | 1.0 | 711 | 12,464 | 50.0% | 51.2% | |
| 46.34% | 82 | 5.4 | 796 | 10,841 | 54.8% | 37.5% | |
| 46.15% | 78 | 5.4 | 867 | 10,609 | 39.5% | 54.3% | |
| 48.72% | 78 | 4.2 | 712 | 11,243 | 41.9% | 53.2% | |
| 48.68% | 76 | 1.1 | 707 | 12,641 | 50.0% | 47.7% | |
| 48.65% | 74 | 0.9 | 682 | 12,662 | 60.6% | 39.0% | |
| 52.17% | 69 | 3.9 | 846 | 11,812 | 57.1% | 48.8% | |
| 39.13% | 69 | 4.9 | 698 | 10,430 | 46.1% | 34.9% | |
| 52.24% | 67 | 0.7 | 717 | 11,137 | 57.5% | 44.4% | |
| 39.68% | 63 | 2.6 | 762 | 12,432 | 37.9% | 41.2% | |
| 36.07% | 61 | 1.0 | 707 | 12,595 | 40.9% | 33.3% | |
| 52.54% | 59 | 5.1 | 796 | 11,562 | 52.0% | 52.9% | |
| 50.85% | 59 | 1.0 | 663 | 12,735 | 55.6% | 46.9% | |
| 40.68% | 59 | 3.3 | 729 | 11,093 | 48.1% | 34.4% | |
| 43.86% | 57 | 0.9 | 729 | 12,060 | 46.4% | 41.4% | |
| 43.86% | 57 | 4.8 | 861 | 11,808 | 38.1% | 47.2% | |
| 61.40% | 57 | 0.8 | 719 | 12,191 | 53.6% | 69.0% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 1.1 | 752 | 12,674 | 40.0% | 58.6% | |
| 54.72% | 53 | 4.8 | 726 | 10,072 | 53.3% | 56.5% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 5.3 | 909 | 12,089 | 52.2% | 51.7% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 5.1 | 767 | 10,564 | 45.0% | 48.4% | |
| 48.00% | 50 | 1.6 | 697 | 10,725 | 41.4% | 57.1% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 1.3 | 826 | 11,815 | 48.1% | 57.1% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 4.2 | 1,055 | 12,587 | 65.0% | 42.9% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 1.5 | 780 | 11,872 | 37.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 2.5 | 654 | 10,302 | 45.8% | 50.0% | |
| 61.36% | 44 | 1.0 | 752 | 13,397 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 5.0 | 865 | 11,582 | 52.2% | 52.6% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 5.2 | 927 | 11,988 | 46.7% | 36.0% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 3.0 | 705 | 11,243 | 38.5% | 40.7% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 5.4 | 913 | 11,943 | 60.0% | 45.8% | |
| 34.21% | 38 | 5.4 | 819 | 10,476 | 41.2% | 28.6% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 0.8 | 596 | 11,147 | 54.2% | 35.7% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 5.5 | 1,043 | 11,605 | 70.0% | 41.2% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 1.1 | 680 | 12,414 | 40.0% | 68.2% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 4.7 | 778 | 10,749 | 61.1% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 0.9 | 766 | 13,431 | 57.1% | 45.0% | |
| 30.30% | 33 | 4.1 | 708 | 9,446 | 31.6% | 28.6% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.0 | 661 | 12,790 | 35.7% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 1.0 | 723 | 12,313 | 41.2% | 33.3% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 2.3 | 992 | 13,902 | 75.0% | 37.5% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 1.3 | 723 | 11,784 | 64.3% | 29.4% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 1.4 | 836 | 12,716 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 5.2 | 881 | 10,598 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 0.8 | 752 | 12,616 | 75.0% | 58.8% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 2.3 | 639 | 9,365 | 43.8% | 69.2% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 4.8 | 859 | 12,942 | 57.1% | 47.6% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 5.4 | 862 | 11,189 | 28.6% | 53.9% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 1.0 | 882 | 12,305 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 1.1 | 796 | 13,641 | 53.3% | 72.7% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 2.2 | 794 | 11,736 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 3.7 | 845 | 9,837 | 46.1% | 46.1% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 2.2 | 664 | 10,552 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.6 | 652 | 9,055 | 53.9% | 54.5% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 4.5 | 863 | 13,043 | 85.7% | 52.9% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 3.1 | 662 | 10,650 | 37.5% | 43.8% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.8 | 929 | 13,521 | 71.4% | 56.3% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 2.9 | 943 | 13,541 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 3.9 | 857 | 11,385 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 3.7 | 675 | 11,171 | 45.5% | 25.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 5.1 | 836 | 11,182 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 4.6 | 831 | 11,088 | 58.3% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 0.8 | 653 | 12,415 | 14.3% | 35.7% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 3.4 | 876 | 12,087 | 14.3% | 61.5% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 4.6 | 895 | 10,417 | 44.4% | 72.7% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.7 | 569 | 10,206 | 44.4% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.2 | 737 | 11,193 | 62.5% | 41.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 3.3 | 829 | 11,407 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 0.8 | 796 | 14,525 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 2.3 | 802 | 11,112 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.5 | 682 | 11,115 | 14.3% | 70.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.7 | 843 | 11,892 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.6 | 674 | 10,688 | 63.6% | 33.3% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.4 | 840 | 8,657 | 58.3% | 40.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 5.1 | 727 | 9,959 | 54.5% | 20.0% | |
| 18.75% | 16 | 3.0 | 960 | 12,107 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.8 | 723 | 11,980 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.4 | 894 | 8,977 | 45.5% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 2.3 | 766 | 12,572 | 60.0% | 70.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.2 | 698 | 9,765 | 70.0% | 20.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 5.2 | 990 | 11,509 | 71.4% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 4.1 | 734 | 10,656 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.6 | 712 | 10,177 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 2.9 | 727 | 8,955 | 37.5% | 83.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.1 | 917 | 12,018 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.4 | 749 | 9,513 | 55.6% | 0.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 0.8 | 668 | 11,421 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 3.0 | 761 | 12,084 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.8 | 701 | 10,589 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.3 | 946 | 12,312 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.6 | 842 | 12,641 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 4.4 | 836 | 13,111 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 1.2 | 774 | 11,471 | 80.0% | 83.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 643 | 10,597 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 602 | 8,967 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.2 | 976 | 11,745 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 728 | 11,180 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 3.5 | 769 | 12,656 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 607 | 10,364 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 640 | 10,850 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 90.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 797 | 12,796 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.1 | 949 | 10,964 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 5.1 | 784 | 13,587 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.1 | 708 | 12,014 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 9 | 4.2 | 1,034 | 11,394 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.5 | 598 | 9,843 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.5 | 638 | 9,407 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 691 | 10,323 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.2 | 755 | 9,409 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.9 | 607 | 10,830 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 709 | 11,488 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.7 | 823 | 12,585 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.7 | 666 | 8,895 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 677 | 9,677 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.9 | 609 | 9,628 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.0 | 650 | 9,203 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.2 | 721 | 10,392 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.5 | 871 | 9,694 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 546 | 10,728 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.4 | 1,017 | 13,304 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.2 | 732 | 10,183 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.7 | 618 | 10,795 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 742 | 11,781 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 809 | 11,022 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 822 | 6,794 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 688 | 9,196 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 558 | 10,464 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 960 | 8,364 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
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Sylas vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sylas do against Poppy in League of Legends?
Poppy wins the Sylas vs Poppy matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Sylas do against Poppy in the early game?
In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Poppy 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 Poppy in the late game?
In the late game, Poppy takes over the Sylas vs Poppy matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sylas vs Poppy matchup?
Poppy wins the matchup against Sylas with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Sylas build against Poppy?
The best Sylas build against Poppy includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Poppy?
The best Sylas runes against Poppy use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Sylas vs Poppy matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sylas counter Poppy?
No, Sylas struggles against Poppy with only a 40.0% win rate. Poppy has the advantage in this matchup. Sylas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Poppy's lead.
How do I play Sylas against Poppy?
When playing Sylas against Poppy, play cautiously and avoid Poppy's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Poppy has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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