Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Syndravs Lucian

DMage
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Lucian is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Lucian wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Syndra based on 15 games. Lucian 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 Lucian 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
Lucian - 40.0% win rateLucian(40.0%)
Syndra - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
40.0% WR
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Lucian vs Syndra matchup - 60.0% win rate
Lucian
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Lucian Matchup?

Lucian wins the Syndra vs Lucian matchup
Winner
Lucian
Matches: 15
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
7.3
CS / min
7.0
786
DMG / min
842
10,715
Gold / game
11,493
59
Heal / min
178
297
DMG Mitigated / min
399
1.3
CC / min
0.0
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Syndra vs Lucian Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Lucian matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Lucian wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Syndra's 40.0%, giving Lucian a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lucian controls the early laning stage, but Syndra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lucian 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 crowd control, where Syndra leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lucian 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 Lucian 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 Lucian Laning Phase Breakdown

Lucian wins the laning phase against Syndra in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Syndra
7.0Lucian
Syndra edges out Lucian by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Syndra.
Damage
786Syndra
842Lucian
Lucian deals 56 more champion damage per minute than Syndra. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Syndra choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Lucian's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,715Syndra
11,493Lucian
Lucian earns 778 more gold per game than Syndra, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Lucian slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.3Syndra
0.0Lucian
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Lucian, 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. Lucian should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
357Syndra
577Lucian
Lucian vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 220 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lucian 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 Lucian

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Lucian, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Lucian 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 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lucian. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Syndra vs Lucian matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lucian
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra33.3%
Lucian early game win rateLucian66.7%
Late Game
Syndra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra50.0%
Lucian late game win rateLucian50.0%

Lucian 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 Lucian 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 Lucian. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Lucian 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 Lucian

Sorcery rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs LucianSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Syndra rune vs LucianManaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs LucianTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs LucianScorch - best Syndra rune vs Lucian
Precision rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs LucianPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Syndra rune vs LucianCut Down - best Syndra rune vs Lucian
100.0% WR

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


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
50.00%1187.293912,49241.2%56.7%
47.96%986.784312,11347.5%48.3%
51.09%926.986012,55857.9%46.3%
55.68%887.290113,04256.8%54.9%
53.85%786.784612,73148.4%57.5%
49.35%776.689312,69045.8%50.9%
42.67%757.097313,63145.5%41.5%
44.44%726.687811,18738.2%50.0%
40.85%716.575810,87245.7%36.1%
55.07%696.687711,49050.0%59.5%
61.40%577.01,01012,08269.2%54.8%
36.84%576.982312,20231.0%42.9%
50.88%577.079611,74966.7%39.4%
53.06%496.581412,28450.0%54.8%
48.98%496.495012,03425.0%72.0%
45.65%466.794112,14652.6%40.7%
51.16%437.081311,88352.4%50.0%
47.62%426.799813,81158.8%40.0%
52.38%426.591112,77764.7%44.0%
58.54%416.892612,02050.0%65.2%
52.50%406.883712,23447.1%56.5%
58.97%397.292112,94580.0%45.8%
52.63%387.092613,27846.7%56.5%
54.05%377.192711,33155.6%52.6%
60.00%357.599212,98370.6%50.0%
44.12%346.681312,87633.3%50.0%
61.76%346.889511,05162.5%61.1%
55.88%346.595612,93550.0%59.1%
54.55%336.880310,45653.3%55.6%
63.64%337.189212,79660.0%66.7%
45.16%316.398511,72246.7%43.8%
64.52%316.895812,47046.1%77.8%
58.62%297.11,03313,58777.8%50.0%
77.78%277.11,01313,86684.6%71.4%
34.62%267.194013,24945.5%26.7%
65.22%236.477911,18654.5%75.0%
63.64%227.51,05513,79360.0%66.7%
57.14%216.81,19714,00666.7%53.3%
38.10%217.485513,14950.0%30.8%
45.00%207.087413,37166.7%35.7%
33.33%186.71,01712,28142.9%27.3%
29.41%176.688113,9460.0%35.7%
50.00%167.090612,76775.0%41.7%
37.50%166.81,00413,12122.2%57.1%
31.25%166.395112,07625.0%33.3%
40.00%157.378610,71533.3%50.0%
46.67%157.099313,79160.0%40.0%
60.00%156.996414,73666.7%55.6%
23.08%135.590010,54428.6%16.7%
58.33%127.598814,12650.0%62.5%
41.67%127.095613,14125.0%50.0%
54.55%117.195411,94860.0%50.0%
36.36%116.383112,03625.0%42.9%
54.55%115.984313,970100.0%44.4%
36.36%116.796414,53866.7%25.0%
54.55%117.294010,54850.0%60.0%
63.64%116.394113,04575.0%57.1%
55.56%97.095114,6310.0%62.5%
50.00%86.796712,66066.7%40.0%
37.50%87.087515,06133.3%40.0%
28.57%77.287812,40133.3%25.0%
71.43%77.284412,611100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.680912,34333.3%66.7%
16.67%66.581810,1530.0%25.0%
50.00%67.11,02712,42333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.595412,6760.0%100.0%
50.00%67.51,04011,89525.0%100.0%
80.00%57.11,12012,76866.7%100.0%
60.00%57.71,02516,41166.7%50.0%
60.00%56.397112,25866.7%50.0%
40.00%53.36917,86440.0%0.0%
80.00%56.790110,65566.7%100.0%
60.00%57.486315,2150.0%75.0%
60.00%56.91,10915,7780.0%75.0%
80.00%55.41,37613,96466.7%100.0%

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Syndra vs Lucian - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Lucian in League of Legends?

Lucian wins the Syndra vs Lucian matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Syndra's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Syndra do against Lucian in the early game?

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

How does Syndra do against Lucian in the late game?

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Syndra vs Lucian 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 Lucian matchup?

Lucian wins the matchup against Syndra with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Lucian is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Lucian?

The best Syndra build against Lucian includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Lucian?

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

Does Syndra counter Lucian?

No, Syndra struggles against Lucian with only a 40.0% win rate. Lucian has the advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lucian's lead.

How do I play Syndra against Lucian?

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