Sylas - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
7.3%

Sylasvs Vi

DMageAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sylas vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Sylas based on 15 games. Vi 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 Vi 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Sylas
33.3% WR
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Vi vs Sylas matchup - 66.7% win rate
Vi
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Sylas vs Vi Matchup?

Vi wins the Sylas vs Vi matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 15
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
0.7
CS / min
0.9
688
DMG / min
643
12,676
Gold / game
13,119
473
Heal / min
288
886
DMG Mitigated / min
1,125
0.8
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
45.5%
Late Game WR
54.5%

Sylas vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Sylas vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sylas's 33.3%, giving Vi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Vi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sylas players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi 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 Vi 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 Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.7Sylas
0.9Vi
Sylas and Vi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
688Sylas
643Vi
Sylas deals 45 more champion damage per minute than Vi. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vi choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Sylas's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,676Sylas
13,119Vi
Vi earns 443 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 Vi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Sylas
0.9Vi
Both Sylas and Vi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,359Sylas
1,413Vi
Vi heals and mitigates 55 more damage per minute than Sylas, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vi 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 Vi

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Sylas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sylas against Vi 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 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Sylas the best chance to compete against Vi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sylas vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Sylas early game win rateSylas0.0%
Vi early game win rateVi100.0%
Late Game
Vi
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Sylas late game win rateSylas45.5%
Vi late game win rateVi54.5%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Sylas. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Sylas. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Sylas players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Sylas Runes Against Vi

Precision rune tree - Sylas primary runes vs ViPrecision
Conqueror - best Sylas rune vs ViTriumph - best Sylas rune vs ViLegend: Haste - best Sylas rune vs ViLast Stand - best Sylas rune vs Vi
Inspiration rune tree - Sylas secondary runes vs ViInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Sylas rune vs ViMagical Footwear - best Sylas rune vs Vi
20.0% WR

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


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.

Sylas matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.68%734.386711,11348.5%52.5%
57.58%665.290910,88246.9%67.7%
66.13%625.189211,20466.7%65.7%
45.83%481.277713,11261.1%36.7%
53.19%474.083311,72964.7%46.7%
45.65%465.21,00911,79838.9%50.0%
53.33%454.66799,42457.9%50.0%
39.53%435.383312,41138.5%40.0%
48.78%413.191511,53835.3%58.3%
57.50%405.394711,45768.8%50.0%
42.50%404.778910,68054.5%27.8%
57.50%404.895312,06946.1%63.0%
55.00%404.884410,29753.3%56.0%
52.78%365.285211,09275.0%35.0%
42.86%350.966511,50838.5%45.5%
41.94%310.875112,40853.9%33.3%
51.72%295.473410,57261.5%43.8%
48.00%251.481713,31037.5%52.9%
40.00%251.270912,33144.4%37.5%
45.83%245.380510,21733.3%58.3%
54.17%242.573112,34337.5%62.5%
37.50%241.166611,83337.5%37.5%
54.17%241.075411,62261.5%45.5%
45.83%242.087912,84775.0%31.3%
47.83%235.71,04912,28650.0%46.7%
21.74%231.064311,91630.0%15.4%
47.62%211.07549,78258.3%33.3%
33.33%210.967711,82333.3%33.3%
61.90%214.475411,78228.6%78.6%
60.00%205.588012,88550.0%64.3%
60.00%205.383212,76060.0%60.0%
35.00%200.974810,34530.0%40.0%
31.58%195.28019,52933.3%30.0%
31.58%195.27919,85714.3%41.7%
47.37%195.31,07710,72362.5%36.4%
57.89%195.692612,06660.0%57.1%
55.56%182.18349,49150.0%62.5%
38.89%182.371110,91675.0%28.6%
52.94%175.475511,45540.0%58.3%
43.75%165.393211,02150.0%40.0%
37.50%164.069910,94957.1%22.2%
33.33%150.768812,6760.0%45.5%
46.67%152.476610,95640.0%50.0%
60.00%152.385313,15066.7%55.6%
50.00%141.985012,30142.9%57.1%
57.14%145.170211,804100.0%50.0%
85.71%145.57969,15675.0%100.0%
28.57%143.984610,30440.0%22.2%
71.43%143.486811,39683.3%62.5%
53.85%135.37759,08266.7%42.9%
38.46%130.869813,86333.3%40.0%
53.85%130.871912,53420.0%75.0%
16.67%124.686413,15150.0%10.0%
66.67%125.31,03411,325100.0%50.0%
75.00%126.491212,25075.0%75.0%
58.33%120.869210,81771.4%40.0%
41.67%120.777411,24657.1%20.0%
41.67%120.884613,40975.0%25.0%
33.33%124.094712,16940.0%28.6%
50.00%125.291211,40320.0%71.4%
45.45%113.577212,32350.0%42.9%
54.55%112.390313,62250.0%55.6%
27.27%110.754711,04233.3%25.0%
54.55%115.684410,08133.3%62.5%
63.64%110.995511,80866.7%60.0%
54.55%115.080412,085100.0%16.7%
50.00%101.874912,00266.7%42.9%
40.00%101.56269,57540.0%40.0%
10.00%104.977710,9940.0%16.7%
40.00%105.21,1479,68333.3%50.0%
70.00%106.21,03110,293100.0%50.0%
40.00%103.882411,27225.0%50.0%
55.56%95.686411,49450.0%57.1%
77.78%90.86839,27280.0%75.0%
77.78%90.977411,52575.0%80.0%
50.00%80.75988,85960.0%33.3%
50.00%82.686212,14075.0%25.0%
50.00%85.68538,92740.0%66.7%
50.00%86.09259,89140.0%66.7%
37.50%80.993713,9350.0%42.9%
71.43%75.587713,16650.0%80.0%
42.86%75.488711,88550.0%33.3%
28.57%71.37709,32850.0%0.0%
50.00%63.31,11314,73250.0%50.0%
66.67%62.91,01015,2580.0%66.7%
33.33%62.878511,3800.0%40.0%
66.67%60.888613,8010.0%80.0%
66.67%61.886414,116100.0%60.0%
66.67%60.982813,42766.7%66.7%
16.67%61.575410,77933.3%0.0%
50.00%65.092411,819100.0%25.0%
50.00%60.970113,1600.0%75.0%
20.00%55.78319,0150.0%50.0%
80.00%52.579211,57566.7%100.0%
80.00%52.47358,59675.0%100.0%
40.00%50.84429,81850.0%33.3%
60.00%51.862111,328100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.777015,0200.0%50.0%
40.00%53.778710,4210.0%66.7%
60.00%53.184013,13250.0%66.7%

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Sylas vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sylas do against Vi in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Sylas vs Vi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sylas's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Sylas do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Sylas with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Vi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sylas do against Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Sylas vs Vi matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sylas vs Vi matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Sylas with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Sylas build against Vi?

The best Sylas build against Vi includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Vi?

The best Sylas runes against Vi use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 20.0% win rate in the Sylas vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sylas counter Vi?

No, Sylas struggles against Vi with only a 33.3% win rate. Vi has the advantage in this matchup. Sylas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vi's lead.

How do I play Sylas against Vi?

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