
Sylasvs Vi
Sylas vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vi wins with a 65.4% win rate (+30.8%) over Sylas based on 26 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Sylas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sylas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sylas vs Vi 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 Vi Matchup?

Sylas vs Vi Matchup Summary
The Sylas vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 65.4% win rate compared to Sylas's 34.6%, giving Vi a 30.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Sylas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Sylas reaches their power spikes, while Sylas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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
Sylas is favored during the laning phase against Vi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sylas holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Sylas Build Against Vi
Plated Steelcaps 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 40.0% win rate across 5 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
Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 78.6% win rate — a 57.1 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.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Sylas at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Vi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vi has the edge early, but Sylas 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 Vi
The Precision and Resolve 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 26.7. 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 Vi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sylas do against Vi in League of Legends?
Vi wins the Sylas vs Vi matchup with a 65.4% win rate compared to Sylas's 34.6%, a 30.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Sylas do against Vi in the early game?
In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Sylas with a 78.6% win rate versus 21.4%. 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, Sylas takes over the Sylas vs Vi matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Sylas 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 65.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 30.8 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.
What is the best Sylas build against Vi?
The best Sylas build against Vi includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 40.0% 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 Vi?
The best Sylas runes against Vi use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 34.6% 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. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Vi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.