- Win Rate
- 48.6%
- Pick Rate
- 2.1%
- Ban Rate
- 11.2%
Sylas Jungle Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,689
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 16, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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 weak in Patch 26.20: D tier as Jungle — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Sylas's 48.6% win rate ranks #36 of 45 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #18. That is down 0.9 points from Patch 26.19. Sylas is banned in 11.2% of games and present (picked or banned) in 22.2%.
- Tier
- D
- Win Rate
- 48.6%#36 of 45 Jungle
- Pick Rate
- 2.1%#18 of 45 Jungle
- Ban Rate
- 11.2%
- Win rate change
- −0.9vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)
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
Quick overview of Sylas's optimal setup in League of Legends. Sylas's top build includes Gluttonous Greaves, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste for maximum effectiveness. Sylas performs well against LeeSin, Hecarim, JarvanIV but struggles against Lillia, MasterYi, Kayn.
Sylas Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Sylas stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Healing: better than 75% of champions
Weaknesses
Nothing stands out — close to average.
Sylas ranks in the 44.4 percentile for early game strength, 20.4 percentile for late game scaling, 40.1 percentile for objective control, 53.2 percentile for support strength, 18.5 percentile for creep farming, and 59.3 percentile for damage output.
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 34.2% win rate difference between Iron and Chal tiers, indicating that Sylas rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (65.8% 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 Chal (100.0% 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 (65.8%), Bronze (41.3%), Silver (43.9%), Gold (51.1%), Platinum (44.6%)) 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.
Theorycraft Your Next Sylas Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Sylas matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
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 51.74% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 41.26% in 20 minute games. Understanding Sylas Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Sylas Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Sylas good in Patch 26.20?
Not this patch: Sylas is D tier as Jungle with a 48.6% win rate. That win rate ranks #36 of 45 Jungle champions.
What lane is Sylas played in?
Mostly Mid (51% of ranked games), also Jungle (37%), Top (6%), Support (5%).
How often is Sylas banned?
Sylas is banned in 11.2% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 22.2%.
What is Sylas good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Sylas stands out for Healing (75/100).
Which champions are similar to Sylas?
Champions that play like Sylas: Janna, Anivia, Singed.