Sylasvs Vex
Sylas vs Vex is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Sylas wins with a 51.5% win rate (+3.0%) over Vex based on 66 games. Sylas wins the early laning phase while Vex scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Vex 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.
Who Wins the Sylas vs Vex Matchup?
Sylas vs Vex Matchup Summary
The Sylas vs Vex matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 66 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 51.5% win rate compared to Vex'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 Vex outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas needs to press advantages before Vex reaches their power spikes, while Vex should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sylas leads by 534 HP/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 Vex'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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown
Vex is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vex holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Sylas Build Against Vex
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Vex 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 60.0% win rate across 10 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sylas vs Vex matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sylas57.1%
Vex42.9%Sylas48.9%Vex51.1%Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Vex. This lopsided early game means Sylas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Vex takes over with a 51.1% win rate, leading Sylas by 2.2 percentage points. Vex scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Sylas has the edge early, but Vex 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 Vex
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Sylas to press their advantage against Vex, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Sylas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.19% | 257 | 4.4 | 906 | 11,751 | 48.5% | 51.3% | |
| 54.46% | 213 | 5.2 | 891 | 11,005 | 44.6% | 62.0% | |
| 51.42% | 212 | 5.3 | 852 | 10,795 | 46.9% | 55.2% | |
| 49.71% | 171 | 1.0 | 758 | 12,396 | 58.0% | 44.1% | |
| 44.67% | 150 | 5.2 | 794 | 11,226 | 41.1% | 46.8% | |
| 52.08% | 144 | 3.9 | 871 | 12,054 | 49.1% | 53.9% | |
| 46.15% | 143 | 5.0 | 915 | 11,249 | 53.5% | 41.2% | |
| 53.90% | 141 | 5.2 | 973 | 11,677 | 54.5% | 53.5% | |
| 49.29% | 140 | 4.9 | 874 | 10,794 | 58.8% | 40.3% | |
| 42.86% | 140 | 3.2 | 851 | 10,838 | 37.5% | 47.4% | |
| 48.89% | 135 | 4.4 | 752 | 10,401 | 45.3% | 51.2% | |
| 45.45% | 132 | 4.9 | 898 | 10,994 | 53.3% | 38.9% | |
| 47.69% | 130 | 1.0 | 744 | 12,213 | 54.7% | 42.9% | |
| 51.54% | 130 | 4.9 | 875 | 10,778 | 56.4% | 48.0% | |
| 55.47% | 128 | 5.0 | 942 | 11,618 | 55.8% | 55.3% | |
| 46.15% | 117 | 4.9 | 763 | 10,150 | 54.0% | 40.3% | |
| 42.86% | 112 | 1.0 | 743 | 11,805 | 40.8% | 44.4% | |
| 42.99% | 107 | 3.5 | 770 | 10,997 | 41.3% | 44.3% | |
| 47.62% | 105 | 1.0 | 767 | 11,891 | 51.1% | 44.8% | |
| 41.18% | 102 | 0.9 | 700 | 11,756 | 41.3% | 41.1% | |
| 43.00% | 100 | 1.1 | 699 | 12,255 | 41.2% | 43.9% | |
| 42.00% | 100 | 1.0 | 749 | 11,882 | 45.2% | 39.7% | |
| 51.09% | 92 | 1.9 | 917 | 12,620 | 62.2% | 43.6% | |
| 52.22% | 90 | 0.9 | 701 | 11,128 | 58.1% | 46.8% | |
| 37.08% | 89 | 1.0 | 663 | 12,059 | 39.4% | 35.7% | |
| 55.68% | 88 | 5.5 | 834 | 10,585 | 55.8% | 55.6% | |
| 54.12% | 85 | 5.4 | 885 | 10,977 | 53.7% | 54.5% | |
| 48.81% | 84 | 5.3 | 967 | 11,256 | 41.7% | 54.2% | |
| 59.46% | 74 | 4.6 | 791 | 11,201 | 48.5% | 68.3% | |
| 52.70% | 74 | 1.1 | 732 | 12,818 | 47.8% | 54.9% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 5.0 | 849 | 11,798 | 57.1% | 48.9% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 1.0 | 706 | 11,866 | 46.9% | 48.4% | |
| 52.46% | 61 | 2.6 | 717 | 10,917 | 72.7% | 41.0% | |
| 40.68% | 59 | 0.9 | 658 | 11,866 | 24.0% | 52.9% | |
| 54.24% | 59 | 3.4 | 853 | 11,964 | 61.9% | 50.0% | |
| 45.61% | 57 | 5.4 | 991 | 11,077 | 51.9% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 56 | 2.7 | 818 | 10,640 | 56.7% | 57.7% | |
| 40.00% | 55 | 0.9 | 722 | 12,189 | 26.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 5.4 | 877 | 11,210 | 54.2% | 51.6% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 4.7 | 812 | 9,937 | 42.3% | 57.1% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 5.0 | 806 | 11,199 | 52.9% | 46.0% | |
| 50.94% | 53 | 2.0 | 835 | 12,586 | 38.9% | 57.1% | |
| 50.94% | 53 | 0.9 | 786 | 12,468 | 34.8% | 63.3% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 5.1 | 821 | 11,547 | 60.0% | 51.4% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 5.3 | 904 | 10,572 | 56.5% | 46.4% | |
| 38.00% | 50 | 5.2 | 846 | 10,215 | 31.6% | 41.9% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 5.1 | 857 | 11,543 | 63.2% | 40.0% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 5.0 | 944 | 10,601 | 56.0% | 41.7% | |
| 63.83% | 47 | 5.5 | 948 | 11,722 | 80.0% | 51.9% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 2.0 | 730 | 11,380 | 36.8% | 55.6% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 1.4 | 775 | 11,819 | 59.1% | 37.5% | |
| 56.82% | 44 | 1.0 | 792 | 12,672 | 55.6% | 57.7% | |
| 40.91% | 44 | 3.6 | 742 | 11,188 | 55.0% | 29.2% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 2.6 | 802 | 12,909 | 53.9% | 48.4% | |
| 64.29% | 42 | 1.0 | 812 | 12,148 | 65.2% | 63.2% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 5.2 | 905 | 11,667 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 5.1 | 839 | 11,536 | 61.1% | 29.2% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 3.8 | 862 | 11,740 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 0.9 | 775 | 12,377 | 64.7% | 40.9% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 2.8 | 703 | 12,329 | 45.5% | 38.5% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 5.6 | 961 | 10,112 | 72.2% | 33.3% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 1.1 | 650 | 11,355 | 57.1% | 55.0% | |
| 67.65% | 34 | 5.2 | 864 | 11,615 | 60.0% | 70.8% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 5.8 | 898 | 12,210 | 69.2% | 42.9% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 5.6 | 904 | 11,485 | 41.7% | 59.1% | |
| 36.36% | 33 | 4.8 | 824 | 10,038 | 38.9% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 1.0 | 653 | 12,054 | 66.7% | 27.8% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 0.9 | 688 | 11,493 | 66.7% | 23.5% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 5.2 | 988 | 11,082 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 35.48% | 31 | 4.7 | 806 | 11,201 | 46.1% | 27.8% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 2.8 | 777 | 11,148 | 41.7% | 38.9% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 4.0 | 766 | 10,699 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 3.6 | 806 | 9,654 | 56.3% | 57.1% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.3 | 796 | 12,777 | 70.0% | 36.8% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 4.2 | 992 | 9,462 | 37.5% | 61.5% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 1.0 | 733 | 11,171 | 55.6% | 36.8% | |
| 32.14% | 28 | 3.8 | 932 | 11,148 | 44.4% | 26.3% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 3.6 | 1,016 | 11,076 | 57.1% | 71.4% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 4.7 | 791 | 11,766 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 0.8 | 649 | 11,527 | 45.5% | 31.3% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 2.8 | 860 | 13,693 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 5.3 | 950 | 11,262 | 54.5% | 30.8% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 0.8 | 838 | 12,219 | 57.1% | 58.8% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 0.8 | 722 | 13,476 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 4.5 | 804 | 11,299 | 55.6% | 73.3% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 4.2 | 930 | 11,282 | 63.6% | 27.3% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 4.2 | 775 | 12,628 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.1 | 866 | 13,019 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 20 | 4.3 | 798 | 9,713 | 28.6% | 16.7% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.9 | 713 | 9,315 | 69.2% | 42.9% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 4.9 | 951 | 10,725 | 54.5% | 55.6% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 2.3 | 911 | 12,339 | 83.3% | 53.9% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.5 | 852 | 11,416 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.0 | 774 | 12,827 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.0 | 709 | 13,610 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 22.22% | 18 | 3.7 | 773 | 8,656 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 1.9 | 700 | 8,725 | 69.2% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 2.9 | 777 | 10,279 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 3.6 | 746 | 9,938 | 42.9% | 18.2% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.2 | 779 | 13,003 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 3.8 | 973 | 11,968 | 40.0% | 61.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.6 | 854 | 11,894 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.1 | 689 | 12,627 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 3.8 | 677 | 10,002 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 2.1 | 759 | 12,562 | 83.3% | 44.4% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 4.8 | 968 | 11,874 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.7 | 708 | 11,333 | 100.0% | 53.9% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.4 | 568 | 9,095 | 12.5% | 42.9% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 3.9 | 762 | 9,030 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 4.4 | 729 | 10,764 | 16.7% | 44.4% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.3 | 833 | 12,757 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 1.9 | 690 | 10,520 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 3.2 | 945 | 13,292 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 4.5 | 826 | 10,016 | 16.7% | 37.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.5 | 969 | 11,103 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.4 | 543 | 7,901 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.4 | 917 | 8,959 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.5 | 716 | 9,763 | 83.3% | 14.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.9 | 770 | 9,815 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.7 | 791 | 12,764 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 2.4 | 719 | 9,781 | 28.6% | 16.7% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 860 | 11,731 | 71.4% | 80.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.5 | 612 | 9,356 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 3.0 | 831 | 10,672 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.5 | 815 | 12,240 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 3.8 | 688 | 12,215 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 6.1 | 638 | 9,654 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.1 | 890 | 10,690 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.0 | 759 | 9,712 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 4.3 | 503 | 8,667 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.5 | 650 | 11,064 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 587 | 7,649 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.5 | 804 | 10,571 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.3 | 732 | 9,289 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.9 | 819 | 11,648 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 561 | 9,609 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 707 | 9,073 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.9 | 967 | 9,395 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.3 | 872 | 10,054 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.2 | 930 | 14,388 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.1 | 926 | 10,782 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.5 | 552 | 7,534 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.0 | 1,078 | 14,361 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.1 | 744 | 10,845 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 649 | 10,423 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.2 | 818 | 9,154 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 879 | 13,228 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 520 | 8,044 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 2.0 | 702 | 11,288 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.9 | 818 | 14,097 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 888 | 9,802 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 865 | 12,521 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 801 | 10,437 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Sylas vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sylas do against Vex in League of Legends?
Sylas wins the Sylas vs Vex matchup with a 51.5% win rate compared to Vex's 48.5%, a 3.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 66 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Sylas do against Vex in the early game?
In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Vex with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Vex in the late game?
In the late game, Vex takes over the Sylas vs Vex matchup with a 51.1% win rate compared to 48.9%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sylas vs Vex matchup?
Sylas wins the matchup against Vex with a 51.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.0 percentage point advantage means Sylas is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 66 games analyzed.
What is the best Sylas build against Vex?
The best Sylas build against Vex includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 60.0% 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 Vex?
The best Sylas runes against Vex use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.0% win rate in the Sylas vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sylas counter Vex?
Yes, Sylas has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 51.5% win rate. Sylas has a solid advantage over Vex in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Sylas against Vex?
When playing Sylas against Vex, 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.