Sylas the Unshackled
Raised in one of Demacia's lesser quarters, Sylas of Dregbourne has come to symbolize the darker side of the Great City. As a boy, his ability to root out hidden sorcery caught the attention of the notorious mageseekers, who eventually imprisoned him for turning those same powers against them. Having now broken free, Sylas lives as a hardened revolutionary, using the magic of those around him to destroy the kingdom he once served… and his band of outcast mage followers seems to grow by the day.
Petricite Burst
After casting a spell, Sylas stores a charge of Petricite Burst. Sylas's basic attacks will expend a charge and whirl his energized chains around him dealing bonus magic damage to enemies hit. While Sylas has a charge of Petricite Burst, he gains attack speed.
Chain Lash
Sylas lashes his chains out, intersecting at his targeted location dealing damage to and slowing enemies.
After a delay, magical energy explodes from the intersection point dealing damage.Cost:- 55
Cooldown:- 10/
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- 6
Range:- 775
Kingslayer
Sylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions.
Cost:- 50/
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Cooldown:- 12/
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- 6
Range:- 400
Abscond / Abduct
Sylas dashes to a location. Sylas can recast the ability to throw his chains out, pulling himself to an enemy he hits.
Cost:- 65
Cooldown:- 13/
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- 9
Range:- 400
Hijack
Sylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely.
Cost:- 75
Cooldown:- 80/
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- 30
Range:- 950
- Mage,
- Assassin
Patch 26.1 Sylas Changes
Quick overview of Sylas's optimal setup in League of Legends. Sylas's top build includes Boots of Swiftness, Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, using Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste for maximum effectiveness. Sylas performs well against Nunu, Swain, Malphite but struggles against Yasuo, Lux, Volibear.
- Sylas's Top Build
- Sylas's Best Runes
- Sylas's Top Matchups
- Sylas's Counters
Sylas's base statistics in League of Legends. Sylas has 600 base health, 61 attack damage, 29 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Sylas's stats is crucial for maximizing Sylas's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Sylas's stats against other champions to see how Sylas ranks.
AP:0
AD:61(3 per level)
AS:0(3.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:400(70 per level)
Mana Regen:8(0.8 per level)
Health:600(122 per level)
Health Regen:9(0.9 per level)
Armor:29(5.2 per level)
MR:32(2.55 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:175(175 per level)
Sylas Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Sylas Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 50.29% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 44.40% in 20 minute games. Understanding Sylas Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Sylas's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 40.1%, Late Game: 18.0%, Objective Control: 48.3%, Supportive Strength: 56.7%, Creep Farming: 40.7%, Damage: 39.0%. These percentile rankings show how Sylas compares to other champions in each category.
Sylas exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Sylas's performance shows a 3.7% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Sylas rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (49.2% win rate), players may struggle to execute Sylas's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (52.9% win rate), Sylas's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Sylas has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Sylas should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (49.2%), Bronze (50.8%), Silver (46.8%), Gold (46.4%), Platinum (48.1%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Sylas's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Sylas an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Sylas
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Nunu & Willump and Swain
- Optimal rune setup achieves 63.0% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Yasuo (39.2% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Sylas into favorable matchups like Nunu & Willump where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Resolve rune setup for a $63.0% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Sylas Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Sylas in League of Legends?
Sylas is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Sylas ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Sylas's win rate?
Sylas has a 48.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Sylas's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Sylas?
Champions similar to Sylas include Naafiri, Neeko, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Sylas in League of Legends.
How does Sylas perform during different match durations?
Sylas's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Sylas's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Sylas's performance at different game lengths.