Sylas, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.8%
Ban Rate
11.4%

Sylas Mid Win Rate & Tier

Sylas C TierMageAssassin
Patch
26.20
Games
3,659
Lane
Mid
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 14, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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.

Is Sylas Good in Patch 26.20?

Sylas is middle of the pack in Patch 26.20: C tier as Mid. Sylas's 49.2% win rate ranks #29 of 43 Mid champions, and its pick rate ranks #12. That is within half a point of Patch 26.19. Sylas is banned in 11.4% of games and present (picked or banned) in 22.4%.

Tier
C
Win Rate
49.2%#29 of 43 Mid
Pick Rate
2.8%#12 of 43 Mid
Ban Rate
11.4%
Win rate change
±0.0vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Mid)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Sylas →

Sylas Roles

Sylas goes Mid in 51% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Sylas Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1949.20%
Patch 26.2048.76%
-0.44%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.195.52%
Patch 26.205.52%
0.00%

Quick overview of Sylas's optimal setup in League of Legends. Sylas's top build includes Spellslinger's Shoes, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, using Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste for maximum effectiveness. Sylas performs well against Viktor, Lissandra, Malzahar but struggles against Yasuo, Katarina, Ahri.

Sylas Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Sylas stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Healing: better than 76% of champions

Weaknesses

Nothing stands out — close to average.

Sylas ranks in the 36.0 percentile for early game strength, 32.0 percentile for late game scaling, 28.7 percentile for objective control, 66.5 percentile for support strength, 0.0 percentile for creep farming, and 22.0 percentile for damage output.

Sylas demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 29.1% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Sylas may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Sylas achieves a 29.1% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Sylas's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (29.1%), Bronze (43.8%), Silver (50.7%), Gold (50.8%), Platinum (50.7%)) suggests that while Sylas can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Sylas's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Sylas is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Sylas, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Sylas at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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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 59.32% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 46.74% in 25 minute games. Understanding Sylas Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Sylas include Janna, Anivia, Singed. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Sylas in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Sylas, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Sylas Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Sylas good in Patch 26.20?

Sylas is average this patch: C tier as Mid with a 49.2% win rate. That win rate ranks #29 of 43 Mid champions.

What lane is Sylas played in?

Mostly Mid (51% of ranked games), also Jungle (38%), Top (6%), Support (5%).

How often is Sylas banned?

Sylas is banned in 11.4% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 22.4%.

What is Sylas good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Sylas stands out for Healing (76/100).

Which champions are similar to Sylas?

Champions that play like Sylas: Janna, Anivia, Singed.