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

Sylasvs Shyvana

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

Sylas vs Shyvana is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Sylas wins with a 51.5% win rate (+3.0%) over Shyvana based on 132 games. Sylas wins the early laning phase while Shyvana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Shyvana 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 - 51.5% win rate in this matchup
Sylas
51.5% WR
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Shyvana vs Sylas matchup - 48.5% win rate
Shyvana
48.5% WR

Who Wins the Sylas vs Shyvana Matchup?

Sylas wins the Sylas vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 132
51.5%
Win Rate
48.5%
1.1
CS / min
1.3
809
DMG / min
786
12,685
Gold / game
12,859
519
Heal / min
397
984
DMG Mitigated / min
1,467
0.7
CC / min
0.5
58.5%
Early Game WR
41.5%
46.8%
Late Game WR
53.2%

Sylas vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Sylas vs Shyvana matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 132 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 51.5% win rate compared to Shyvana's 48.5%, giving Sylas a 3.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Shyvana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas needs to press advantages before Shyvana reaches their power spikes, while Shyvana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sylas leads by 0.3s 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 Shyvana'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 Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Shyvana wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Sylas
1.3Shyvana
Sylas and Shyvana 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
809Sylas
786Shyvana
Damage output is virtually even between Sylas and Shyvana, with only 23 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
12,685Sylas
12,859Shyvana
Sylas and Shyvana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 174 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Sylas
0.5Shyvana
Both Sylas and Shyvana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,504Sylas
1,864Shyvana
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Sylas, healing and mitigating 360 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Shyvana are Riftmaker, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sylas vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sylas
58.5%
+17.0% advantage
Sylas early game win rateSylas58.5%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana41.5%
Late Game
Shyvana
53.2%
+6.3% advantage
Sylas late game win rateSylas46.8%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana53.2%

Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.5% win rate — a 17.0 percentage point lead over Shyvana. This lopsided early game means Sylas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Shyvana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.2% win rate — 6.3 points above Sylas. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, 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 Shyvana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Precision rune tree - Sylas primary runes vs ShyvanaPrecision
Conqueror - best Sylas rune vs ShyvanaTriumph - best Sylas rune vs ShyvanaLegend: Haste - best Sylas rune vs ShyvanaLast Stand - best Sylas rune vs Shyvana
Inspiration rune tree - Sylas secondary runes vs ShyvanaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Sylas rune vs ShyvanaMagical Footwear - best Sylas rune vs Shyvana
59.6% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Sylas to press their advantage against Shyvana, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sylas do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Sylas wins the Sylas vs Shyvana matchup with a 51.5% win rate compared to Shyvana's 48.5%, a 3.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 132 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Sylas do against Shyvana in the early game?

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Shyvana with a 58.5% win rate versus 41.5%. 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 Shyvana in the late game?

In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Sylas vs Shyvana matchup with a 53.2% win rate compared to 46.8%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sylas vs Shyvana matchup?

Sylas wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 51.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 3.0 percentage point advantage means Sylas is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 132 games analyzed.

What is the best Sylas build against Shyvana?

The best Sylas build against Shyvana includes Riftmaker, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Shyvana?

The best Sylas runes against Shyvana use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 59.6% win rate in the Sylas vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sylas counter Shyvana?

Yes, Sylas has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 51.5% win rate. Sylas has a solid advantage over Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Sylas against Shyvana?

When playing Sylas against Shyvana, 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.