Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Syndravs Akali

BMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Syndra wins with a 52.5% win rate (+5.0%) over Akali based on 40 games. Syndra holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Akali matchup.

Syndra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra 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.

Compare against an opponent
Akali - 52.5% win rateAkali(52.5%)
Syndra - 52.5% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
52.5% WR
VS
Akali vs Syndra matchup - 47.5% win rate
Akali
47.5% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Akali Matchup?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Akali matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 40
52.5%
Win Rate
47.5%
7.0
CS / min
6.5
951
DMG / min
793
13,766
Gold / game
12,902
71
Heal / min
229
309
DMG Mitigated / min
638
1.3
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
53.9%
Late Game WR
46.1%

Syndra vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Akali matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 52.5% win rate compared to Akali's 47.5%, giving Syndra a 5.0 percentage point advantage. Syndra dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Syndra leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Akali's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Syndra vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.0Syndra
6.5Akali
Syndra edges out Akali by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Syndra.
Damage
951Syndra
793Akali
Syndra heavily out-damages Akali by 158 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Akali should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,766Syndra
12,902Akali
Syndra generates a commanding 863 more gold per game than Akali. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akali should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Syndra
0.1Akali
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akali should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
380Syndra
867Akali
Akali vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 488 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Syndra Build Against Akali

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Akali are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Syndra vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Syndra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra50.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali50.0%
Late Game
Syndra
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra53.9%
Akali late game win rateAkali46.1%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Syndra and Akali, with Syndra holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Syndra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Syndra holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Akali players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Syndra Runes Against Akali

Domination rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs AkaliDomination
Electrocute - best Syndra rune vs AkaliTaste of Blood - best Syndra rune vs AkaliGrisly Mementos - best Syndra rune vs AkaliUltimate Hunter - best Syndra rune vs Akali
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs AkaliSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs AkaliTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs Akali
80.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Syndra to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.04%1297.393112,75149.2%60.3%
46.07%897.091912,96650.0%43.6%
50.00%846.885111,63640.0%59.1%
51.85%817.290913,13051.3%52.4%
52.56%787.384812,64655.6%50.0%
45.83%727.080813,01541.9%48.8%
44.78%676.479211,52944.8%44.7%
62.07%586.799613,99473.9%54.3%
50.00%546.992112,08943.3%58.3%
39.22%517.088613,35433.3%43.3%
40.82%496.674711,69523.8%53.6%
54.35%467.291112,93255.0%53.9%
48.84%436.780412,39344.4%52.0%
42.86%426.983511,61942.1%43.5%
59.52%427.086612,85426.7%77.8%
64.29%426.978811,43565.2%63.2%
52.38%427.095212,82152.6%52.2%
43.90%416.587011,26045.0%42.9%
47.50%406.999613,60450.0%45.8%
52.50%407.095113,76650.0%53.9%
55.56%367.080112,03360.0%45.5%
52.78%367.01,02013,39542.9%59.1%
47.22%366.882410,06640.9%57.1%
37.14%357.081310,77134.8%41.7%
54.55%337.291513,64766.7%47.6%
65.63%327.01,07214,11163.6%66.7%
58.06%317.41,02513,88564.7%50.0%
51.61%317.01,01113,79260.0%43.8%
37.93%296.980212,04841.7%35.3%
55.17%297.089312,26573.3%35.7%
60.00%257.187712,74645.5%71.4%
39.13%237.284011,86833.3%50.0%
61.90%217.31,01812,21066.7%58.3%
25.00%207.090211,53822.2%27.3%
40.00%207.692513,00642.9%38.5%
52.63%197.01,02813,4750.0%71.4%
55.56%186.998712,65533.3%66.7%
55.56%186.585012,49842.9%63.6%
70.59%177.81,20513,80077.8%62.5%
47.06%177.297513,92437.5%55.6%
56.25%167.796215,264100.0%36.4%
43.75%166.687113,10120.0%54.5%
62.50%167.296914,00777.8%42.9%
60.00%157.687813,43662.5%57.1%
60.00%156.986613,97880.0%50.0%
64.29%147.394113,07666.7%62.5%
50.00%146.889613,06783.3%25.0%
38.46%137.21,02312,79842.9%33.3%
53.85%137.187610,64962.5%40.0%
61.54%137.088414,04166.7%57.1%
50.00%127.194611,92566.7%33.3%
66.67%127.183612,79262.5%75.0%
55.56%96.899115,7870.0%71.4%
33.33%97.399211,99928.6%50.0%
37.50%86.81,03812,80040.0%33.3%
57.14%77.689013,21050.0%66.7%
42.86%75.881910,10640.0%50.0%
42.86%76.71,01311,89233.3%50.0%
66.67%67.08819,08450.0%100.0%
50.00%67.91,08615,078100.0%40.0%
83.33%65.790914,734100.0%80.0%
50.00%66.694412,37333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.082911,19750.0%50.0%
83.33%66.51,08015,590100.0%75.0%
66.67%67.71,03716,00250.0%75.0%
0.00%57.690213,6370.0%0.0%
80.00%56.484513,566100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.51,03214,08233.3%100.0%
60.00%57.395612,89766.7%50.0%
60.00%52.485211,91450.0%66.7%
40.00%57.069511,8570.0%66.7%

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Syndra vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Akali in League of Legends?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Akali matchup with a 52.5% win rate compared to Akali's 47.5%, a 5.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Syndra do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Syndra has the advantage against Akali with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Syndra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Syndra do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Syndra vs Akali matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Akali matchup?

Syndra wins the matchup against Akali with a 52.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.0 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Akali?

The best Syndra build against Akali includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Syndra runes against Akali?

The best Syndra runes against Akali use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Syndra vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Syndra counter Akali?

Yes, Syndra has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 52.5% win rate. Syndra strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Syndra against Akali?

When playing Syndra against Akali, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.