Sylasvs Smolder
Sylas vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sylas wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Smolder based on 11 games. Sylas holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Smolder 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.
Smolder(72.7%)Who Wins the Sylas vs Smolder Matchup?
Sylas vs Smolder Matchup Summary
The Sylas vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 27.3%, giving Sylas a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Sylas dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Smolder players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sylas leads by 877 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas players can confidently pick into Smolder and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Smolder away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Sylas vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown
Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Sylas Build Against Smolder
Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Smolder 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Smolder. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sylas vs Smolder matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sylas66.7%Smolder33.3%Sylas75.0%Smolder25.0%Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Smolder. This lopsided early game means Sylas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Sylas holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Smolder players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Sylas Runes Against Smolder
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Sylas to press their advantage against Smolder, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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 Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sylas do against Smolder in League of Legends?
Sylas wins the Sylas vs Smolder matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Sylas do against Smolder in the early game?
In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Smolder with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Smolder in the late game?
In the late game, Sylas takes over the Sylas vs Smolder matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sylas vs Smolder matchup?
Sylas wins the matchup against Smolder with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Sylas build against Smolder?
The best Sylas build against Smolder includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Smolder?
The best Sylas runes against Smolder use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Sylas vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sylas counter Smolder?
Yes, Sylas has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 72.7% win rate. Sylas strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Sylas against Smolder?
When playing Sylas against Smolder, 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.