Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Syndravs Irelia

BMage
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Irelia is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Syndra wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Irelia based on 34 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.

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Syndra - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
50.0% WR
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Irelia vs Syndra matchup - 50.0% win rate
Irelia
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Irelia Matchup?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Irelia matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 34
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.5
CS / min
7.7
830
DMG / min
756
11,835
Gold / game
13,205
64
Heal / min
437
345
DMG Mitigated / min
1,094
1.2
CC / min
0.6
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
61.1%
Late Game WR
38.9%

Syndra vs Irelia Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Irelia matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Irelia's 50.0%, giving Syndra a 0.0 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 1,122 HP/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 Irelia'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 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
6.5Syndra
7.7Irelia
Irelia significantly out-farms Syndra by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 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
830Syndra
756Irelia
Syndra deals 74 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
11,835Syndra
13,205Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 1,371 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
1.2Syndra
0.6Irelia
Syndra provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Irelia, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
409Syndra
1,531Irelia
Irelia vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 1,122 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 Zhonya's Hourglass. 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 6 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
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra37.5%
Irelia early game win rateIrelia62.5%
Late Game
Syndra
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra61.1%
Irelia late game win rateIrelia38.9%

Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 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.

Syndra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.1% win rate — 22.2 points above Irelia. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Irelia must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Syndra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Syndra survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Syndra Runes Against Irelia

Inspiration rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs IreliaInspiration
First Strike - best Syndra rune vs IreliaMagical Footwear - best Syndra rune vs IreliaBiscuit Delivery - best Syndra rune vs IreliaCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Irelia
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs IreliaSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs IreliaTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs Irelia
44.4% WR

The Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Syndra maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Irelia.


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.55%1827.294212,97042.1%56.6%
51.75%1437.186212,25457.6%46.8%
50.36%1396.885812,25547.5%52.5%
51.13%1337.190412,68554.5%48.7%
48.80%1256.583612,09144.2%51.2%
57.02%1146.684112,75950.0%61.8%
40.38%1046.998613,42548.5%36.6%
41.58%1016.781711,42738.6%43.9%
54.46%1016.788311,45844.4%62.5%
41.58%1016.579511,49843.5%40.0%
52.87%877.097612,06769.2%39.6%
39.24%796.782511,92234.2%43.9%
53.16%796.883711,65063.6%45.6%
50.00%786.594512,56530.3%64.4%
42.47%736.791912,32041.4%43.2%
50.70%716.790712,54054.5%47.4%
53.73%676.893212,25748.3%57.9%
43.75%646.678512,04737.5%47.5%
58.06%627.079912,15756.7%59.4%
54.24%597.493612,88056.0%52.9%
54.39%576.994312,61852.2%55.9%
59.65%577.295212,77682.6%44.1%
55.36%567.080010,42957.1%53.6%
50.00%546.889012,74454.2%46.7%
46.30%546.698313,82255.0%41.2%
45.28%536.496211,58142.9%48.0%
54.72%536.786610,96855.6%53.9%
58.00%507.097212,31761.9%55.2%
41.67%486.681112,58731.6%48.3%
50.00%486.691312,40538.9%56.7%
59.09%447.288812,48252.4%65.2%
65.91%446.994912,34955.0%75.0%
53.49%437.298212,90464.7%46.1%
76.32%387.21,01213,53183.3%70.0%
44.12%346.990212,38650.0%38.9%
50.00%346.583011,83537.5%61.1%
46.88%326.61,10913,52840.0%50.0%
53.13%326.988813,32666.7%45.0%
65.63%327.41,04313,32560.0%70.6%
48.39%317.382412,72271.4%29.4%
44.44%276.81,07412,28266.7%26.7%
48.00%256.789613,05860.0%45.0%
29.17%246.886813,9860.0%35.0%
54.17%247.297713,24260.0%50.0%
39.13%236.71,01913,12333.3%41.2%
40.91%226.896413,00823.1%66.7%
33.33%216.086210,86140.0%27.3%
63.16%197.398113,42650.0%72.7%
33.33%186.688611,84425.0%40.0%
55.56%186.996514,37857.1%54.5%
44.44%187.091513,15650.0%41.7%
52.94%176.394712,66766.7%45.5%
41.18%176.591215,03066.7%35.7%
70.59%176.281411,90671.4%70.0%
41.18%176.788014,15857.1%30.0%
50.00%167.697213,54012.5%87.5%
40.00%157.090710,83337.5%42.9%
40.00%157.378610,71540.0%40.0%
64.29%146.886711,36260.0%66.7%
53.85%136.998414,0490.0%70.0%
33.33%127.285312,86440.0%28.6%
41.67%126.81,00214,69375.0%25.0%
45.45%116.490511,85650.0%40.0%
33.33%96.57879,81940.0%25.0%
77.78%97.189013,28380.0%75.0%
66.67%96.891714,81050.0%80.0%
55.56%93.67139,84950.0%60.0%
66.67%96.785312,24375.0%60.0%
55.56%96.596112,90866.7%33.3%
55.56%96.899013,76425.0%80.0%
37.50%87.31,07613,02925.0%50.0%
62.50%83.395911,714100.0%50.0%
50.00%87.698615,911100.0%42.9%
37.50%87.81,26514,0980.0%42.9%
75.00%85.31,12213,48075.0%75.0%
57.14%77.31,22716,6560.0%66.7%
42.86%77.586015,7430.0%50.0%
42.86%77.196713,839100.0%33.3%
66.67%64.21,04513,564100.0%50.0%
33.33%67.387710,70650.0%0.0%
66.67%67.31,05116,11066.7%66.7%
66.67%64.266210,10150.0%75.0%
50.00%67.174712,53950.0%50.0%
83.33%67.01,10213,042100.0%66.7%
66.67%66.91,18312,90466.7%66.7%
60.00%56.01,08111,349100.0%50.0%
40.00%53.36917,86440.0%0.0%
60.00%55.192914,0650.0%75.0%
60.00%56.384510,31950.0%100.0%
80.00%56.31,12413,342100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.88069,11225.0%100.0%

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Syndra vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Irelia in League of Legends?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Irelia matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Irelia's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Syndra do against Irelia in the early game?

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Syndra with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 61.1% win rate compared to 38.9%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Irelia matchup?

Syndra wins the matchup against Irelia with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Syndra is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Irelia?

The best Syndra build against Irelia includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass 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 Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 44.4% win rate in the Syndra vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Syndra counter Irelia?

Yes, Syndra has a favorable matchup against Irelia with a 50.0% win rate. Syndra slightly edges out Irelia in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Syndra against Irelia?

When playing Syndra against Irelia, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Irelia. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.