Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Syndravs Irelia

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Irelia wins with a 60.9% win rate (+21.7%) over Syndra based on 23 games. Irelia wins the early laning phase while Syndra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Irelia 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
Irelia - 39.1% win rateIrelia(39.1%)
Syndra - 39.1% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
39.1% WR
VS
Irelia vs Syndra matchup - 60.9% win rate
Irelia
60.9% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Irelia Matchup?

Irelia wins the Syndra vs Irelia matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 23
39.1%
Win Rate
60.9%
7.2
CS / min
8.1
840
DMG / min
797
11,868
Gold / game
13,005
55
Heal / min
443
331
DMG Mitigated / min
1,150
1.5
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Syndra vs Irelia Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 60.9% win rate compared to Syndra's 39.1%, giving Irelia a 21.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Irelia controls the early laning stage, but Syndra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Irelia needs to press advantages before Syndra reaches their power spikes, while Syndra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Irelia leads by 1,207 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia has a strong advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Irelia overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Syndra vs Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Syndra in League of Legends

Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Syndra, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.2Syndra
8.1Irelia
Irelia significantly out-farms Syndra by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Syndra players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
840Syndra
797Irelia
Syndra deals 44 more champion damage per minute than Irelia. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Irelia choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Syndra's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,868Syndra
13,005Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 1,137 more gold per game than Syndra. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Syndra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Syndra
0.6Irelia
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Irelia, with 0.9 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. Irelia should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
386Syndra
1,593Irelia
Irelia vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 1,207 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia 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 Irelia

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Irelia are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Irelia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Syndra vs Irelia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra33.3%
Irelia early game win rateIrelia66.7%
Late Game
Syndra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra50.0%
Irelia late game win rateIrelia50.0%

Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Syndra. This lopsided early game means Irelia can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Syndra at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Irelia. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Irelia has the edge early, but Syndra gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Syndra Runes Against Irelia

Domination rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs IreliaDomination
Electrocute - best Syndra rune vs IreliaCheap Shot - best Syndra rune vs IreliaGrisly Mementos - best Syndra rune vs IreliaUltimate Hunter - best Syndra rune vs Irelia
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs IreliaSorcery
Scorch - best Syndra rune vs IreliaManaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs Irelia
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Syndra the best tools to compete against Irelia in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Irelia in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Syndra vs Irelia matchup with a 60.9% win rate compared to Syndra's 39.1%, a 21.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Syndra do against Irelia in the early game?

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Syndra with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Syndra do against Irelia in the late game?

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Syndra vs Irelia matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Irelia matchup?

Irelia wins the matchup against Syndra with a 60.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 21.7 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Irelia?

The best Syndra build against Irelia includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Irelia?

The best Syndra runes against Irelia use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Syndra vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Syndra counter Irelia?

No, Syndra struggles against Irelia with only a 39.1% win rate. Irelia has the advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Irelia's lead.

How do I play Syndra against Irelia?

When playing Syndra against Irelia, play cautiously and avoid Irelia's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Irelia in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.