- Win Rate
- 49.3%
- Pick Rate
- 2.1%
- Ban Rate
- 6.4%
Syndra Mid Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 4,204
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 22, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Mid lane opponent Syndra faced in Patch 26.20, ranked: Zed (58.5% win rate against Syndra) and Fizz (58.1%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 37 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Syndra.
- Hardest counter
- Zedwins 58.5%
- Next hardest
- Fizzwins 58.1%
- Biggest lane bully
- Irelia+1,070 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Galioyou win 61.3%
- Mid lanes won at 15
- 51.2%
Who Counters Syndra Mid (Patch 26.20)
37 lane opponents · 3,512 gamesThe hardest Mid matchups for Syndra are Zed (58.5% win rate against Syndra), Fizz (58.1%) and Ekko (56.8%). Irelia is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 1,070 gold ahead of Syndra on average. Across the 37 matchups with lane data, Syndra is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 11 and clearly behind against 9. The easiest lane is Galio: Syndra wins 61.3%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Qiyana | 63.6% | +387 | −5.5 | +199 | CounterWins lane | 55 |
 Zed | 58.5% | +438 | −5.5 | +222 | CounterWins lane | 135 |
 Fizz | 58.1% | +596 | −7.5 | +124 | CounterWins lane | 148 |
 Ekko | 56.8% | +144 | −11.6 | +15 | Leans their way | 111 |
 Sylas | 54.7% | +45 | −17.2 | −20 | Leans their way | 148 |
 Katarina | 56.2% | +313 | −11.5 | +169 | Leans their wayWins lane | 105 |
 Lux | 52.8% | −79 | −4.5 | −22 | Leans their way | 127 |
 Anivia | 60.6% | −76 | −5.7 | +282 | Leans their way | 33 |
 Yasuo | 51.2% | +463 | +9.7 | +363 | Wins lane | 164 |
 Yone | 50.6% | −262 | −7.2 | −161 | Loses lane | 176 |
 Xerath | 53.2% | +81 | −4.8 | +215 | Leans their way | 94 |
 Vex | 53.5% | −263 | −14.4 | −346 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 86 |
 Malzahar | 50.3% | −198 | +5.5 | −131 | Loses lane | 173 |
 Lissandra | 52.4% | −105 | −3.8 | −9 | Leans their way | 103 |
 Viktor | 50.7% | −166 | −0.9 | +81 | Even | 152 |
 Akali | 52.5% | −14 | −13.6 | −121 | Leans their way | 99 |
 Ahri | 48.1% | −282 | −9.5 | −187 | Loses laneOutscales | 212 |
 Veigar | 47.7% | −499 | −11.3 | −465 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 216 |
 Zoe | 51.9% | +144 | −9.1 | +166 | Even | 79 |
 Twisted Fate | 53.2% | +138 | −16.8 | −363 | Leans their way | 62 |
 Aurelion Sol | 57.1% | −562 | −11.6 | −633 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 35 |
 LeBlanc | 49.1% | +253 | −6.4 | +210 | Wins lane | 112 |
 Irelia | 53.5% | +1,070 | +21.2 | +377 | Leans their wayWins lane | 43 |
 Aurora | 50.0% | −136 | −11.7 | −35 | Even | 58 |
 Locke | 45.8% | +573 | −8.0 | +187 | Leans your wayWins lane | 131 |
 Mel | 46.0% | +167 | +5.0 | −76 | Leans your way | 87 |
 Hwei | 47.5% | +212 | +0.4 | +479 | Leans your way | 61 |
 Diana | 45.1% | +479 | −6.3 | +393 | Leans your wayWins lane | 91 |
 Azir | 48.9% | −632 | −10.2 | −381 | Loses lane | 45 |
 Naafiri | 50.0% | +492 | +8.5 | +240 | Even | 34 |
 Akshan | 50.0% | +323 | −11.9 | −202 | Even | 34 |
 Gwen | 47.5% | −11 | −9.1 | −172 | Leans your way | 40 |
 Vladimir | 42.9% | −63 | −1.2 | +115 | Leans your way | 56 |
 Galio | 38.7% | −498 | −14.3 | −482 | FavorableLoses lane | 75 |
 Orianna | 37.0% | −379 | −1.9 | −284 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 54 |
 Annie | 37.1% | −1,189 | −26.2 | −1,177 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 35 |
 Ryze | 34.9% | −347 | −4.8 | −203 | FavorableLoses lane | 43 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Syndra | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Qiyana | 63.6% | +387 | 55 |
| 2. Zed | 58.5% | +438 | 135 |
| 3. Fizz | 58.1% | +596 | 148 |
| 4. Ekko | 56.8% | +144 | 111 |
| 5. Sylas | 54.7% | +45 | 148 |
Syndra Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Syndra's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Mid opponents. Right of the line, Syndra is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Syndra counters are Zed, Fizz, Ekko, and Sylas. These champions either out-trade Syndra in lane, have abilities that negate Syndra's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Zed in particular exploits Syndra's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Syndra involves understanding Syndra's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Syndra when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Syndra in team fights before Syndra can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Syndra to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Syndra's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Syndra - Game Phase Strategy
Syndra may be mana-dependent early. Punish after spell rotations when abilities are on cooldown. All-in when mana is depleted for advantageous trades.
Syndra's poke and zone control peaks mid game. Engage quickly to close the gap before Syndra can kite. Use flanks and hard engage to bypass poke damage.
Syndra provides strong team fight damage late. Prioritize diving Syndra or use assassins to reach the backline. Magic resist items become crucial.
Tips for Playing Against Syndra
- Pick Zed or similar champions with kits that exploit Syndra's weaknesses
- Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Syndra's damage in lane
- Track Syndra's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Syndra's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Syndra during vulnerable windows
- Dodge Syndra's skill shots by moving unpredictably
- All-in Syndra when mana is low from spell rotations
Riot's tips for playing against Syndra
- Get boots early when playing against Syndra, they'll help you avoid many of her spells.
- Attack Syndra after she's used Scatter the Weak, it has a long cooldown so she'll be vulnerable.
- At max rank Syndra's spells gain bonus effects and change in appearance.
Plan your Syndra draft in Draft Lab
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What Syndra Is Good Against
The Mid opponents Syndra beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Syndra is your champion.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galio | 38.7% | −498 | −14.3 | −482 | FavorableLoses lane | 75 |
| Veigar | 47.7% | −499 | −11.3 | −465 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 216 |
| Locke | 45.8% | +573 | −8.0 | +187 | Leans your wayWins lane | 131 |
| Ahri | 48.1% | −282 | −9.5 | −187 | Loses laneOutscales | 212 |
| Diana | 45.1% | +479 | −6.3 | +393 | Leans your wayWins lane | 91 |
| Mel | 46.0% | +167 | +5.0 | −76 | Leans your way | 87 |
| LeBlanc | 49.1% | +253 | −6.4 | +210 | Wins lane | 112 |
| Hwei | 47.5% | +212 | +0.4 | +479 | Leans your way | 61 |
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Syndra Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who counters Syndra?
In the Mid lane this patch, the strongest counters to Syndra are Zed (58.5% over 135 games), Fizz (58.1% over 148 games), Ekko (56.8% over 111 games), Sylas (54.7% over 148 games), Katarina (56.2% over 105 games).
What is Syndra's hardest matchup?
Zed. Syndra wins only 41.5% of 135 lane games against Zed and sits at −438 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Syndra good against?
Syndra's best Mid matchups this patch are Galio (61.3%), Veigar (52.3%), Locke (54.2%), Ahri (51.9%).
Who beats Syndra in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Syndra's toughest lanes are Irelia (+1,070 gold ahead), Fizz (+596 gold ahead), Locke (+573 gold ahead).
Is Syndra a lane bully?
Not really. Syndra Mid finishes 15 minutes within 22 gold of the lane opponent on average and is ahead in 51% of games.