Warwick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Warwickvs Sylas

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Warwick vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sylas wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Warwick based on 24 games. Sylas holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Sylas matchup.

Warwick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Warwick 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
Sylas - 37.5% win rateSylas(37.5%)
Warwick - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Warwick
37.5% WR
VS
Sylas vs Warwick matchup - 62.5% win rate
Sylas
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Warwick vs Sylas Matchup?

Sylas wins the Warwick vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 24
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
1.8
CS / min
1.6
668
DMG / min
745
12,957
Gold / game
13,253
608
Heal / min
499
1,162
DMG Mitigated / min
943
0.9
CC / min
0.8
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Warwick vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Warwick vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Warwick's 37.5%, giving Sylas a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Sylas dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Warwick players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Warwick leads by 328 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas has a strong advantage in this matchup. Warwick players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Sylas 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.

Warwick vs Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Warwick wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

Warwick is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Warwick holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.8Warwick
1.6Sylas
Warwick and Sylas farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
668Warwick
745Sylas
Sylas deals 76 more champion damage per minute than Warwick. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Warwick choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Sylas's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,957Warwick
13,253Sylas
Warwick and Sylas generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 297 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Warwick
0.8Sylas
Both Warwick and Sylas provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,770Warwick
1,442Sylas
Warwick vastly out-sustains Sylas, healing and mitigating 328 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sylas is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sylas, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Warwick Build Against Sylas

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Warwick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Warwick against Sylas are Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King and Thornmail. This combination gives Warwick an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Warwick vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sylas
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Warwick early game win rateWarwick37.5%
Sylas early game win rateSylas62.5%
Late Game
Sylas
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Warwick late game win rateWarwick37.5%
Sylas late game win rateSylas62.5%

Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Warwick. This lopsided early game means Sylas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Warwick. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Warwick Runes Against Sylas

Precision rune tree - Warwick primary runes vs SylasPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Warwick rune vs SylasTriumph - best Warwick rune vs SylasLegend: Alacrity - best Warwick rune vs SylasLast Stand - best Warwick rune vs Sylas
Inspiration rune tree - Warwick secondary runes vs SylasInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Warwick rune vs SylasCosmic Insight - best Warwick rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

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


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

Warwick 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
44.32%1761.164212,58347.6%41.5%
52.76%1631.165512,55654.9%51.1%
53.24%1391.068512,87950.9%54.9%
48.84%1291.060912,56847.5%50.0%
47.06%1191.063812,32145.9%48.3%
53.04%1151.062213,14554.0%52.3%
47.57%1031.165112,21753.1%42.6%
54.67%751.465511,78758.8%51.2%
44.59%741.583611,63841.7%47.4%
58.90%730.861111,89065.8%51.4%
54.79%732.062611,70148.5%60.0%
49.25%671.266012,57853.6%46.1%
40.32%621.164212,66441.7%39.5%
53.23%620.967313,28557.7%50.0%
55.17%581.060812,46150.0%58.8%
47.37%584.579212,00651.9%43.3%
47.37%571.564911,24348.1%46.7%
48.15%541.263711,99540.7%55.6%
43.75%481.061012,50650.0%39.3%
51.11%451.164311,48752.0%50.0%
45.45%442.765212,48747.4%44.0%
51.16%432.170612,77138.9%60.0%
52.38%421.066813,15552.6%52.2%
64.29%421.175214,41853.9%69.0%
54.76%424.175911,83653.3%55.6%
51.22%411.963913,73538.5%57.1%
55.00%402.267212,08161.1%50.0%
56.41%391.870111,62452.4%61.1%
41.03%391.169113,08047.1%36.4%
54.05%371.364011,79657.9%50.0%
51.35%375.485012,58845.0%58.8%
45.95%371.453411,13447.8%42.9%
51.35%370.860510,91345.5%60.0%
36.11%361.267013,41741.7%33.3%
58.33%360.967813,18660.0%57.1%
42.86%350.967512,29847.6%35.7%
42.86%351.071111,93426.7%55.0%
50.00%341.064812,42946.1%52.4%
45.16%312.582512,83650.0%40.0%
51.61%311.273213,68953.9%50.0%
50.00%301.163911,68652.9%46.1%
56.67%302.373913,51683.3%38.9%
56.00%255.482911,91944.4%62.5%
48.00%251.263914,49828.6%55.6%
24.00%250.955810,67318.8%33.3%
75.00%241.673414,51887.5%68.8%
37.50%241.866812,95737.5%37.5%
50.00%224.080613,23557.1%46.7%
35.00%201.656611,36630.0%40.0%
52.63%192.667711,38436.4%75.0%
42.11%191.157312,80662.5%27.3%
72.22%186.11,06612,17975.0%66.7%
35.29%174.080812,84733.3%37.5%
50.00%165.58299,63650.0%50.0%
66.67%156.11,07013,37760.0%80.0%
46.67%153.477911,47142.9%50.0%
50.00%145.894713,39850.0%50.0%
78.57%140.862213,282100.0%70.0%
53.85%131.083712,93725.0%100.0%
46.15%131.158012,47357.1%33.3%
61.54%136.191712,50460.0%62.5%
41.67%121.867112,97242.9%40.0%
41.67%126.089314,41240.0%42.9%
72.73%116.16869,46770.0%100.0%
81.82%110.855412,37080.0%83.3%
60.00%106.571212,73440.0%80.0%
20.00%106.078812,40725.0%16.7%
40.00%101.774015,3320.0%40.0%
77.78%96.893213,831100.0%60.0%
25.00%80.861013,8140.0%28.6%
62.50%85.669711,14750.0%75.0%
75.00%85.072110,45780.0%66.7%
62.50%86.088512,555100.0%50.0%
14.29%70.853610,81225.0%0.0%
42.86%76.370610,17450.0%33.3%
14.29%76.570110,24533.3%0.0%
42.86%72.682714,23150.0%40.0%
57.14%72.349411,45866.7%50.0%
66.67%63.984714,55033.3%100.0%
33.33%65.878714,3000.0%40.0%
0.00%61.149511,7290.0%0.0%
33.33%63.674715,3530.0%33.3%
80.00%56.51,10512,50466.7%100.0%
40.00%50.953111,44625.0%100.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Warwick vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warwick do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Sylas wins the Warwick vs Sylas matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Warwick's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Warwick do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Warwick with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Sylas players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Warwick do against Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Warwick vs Sylas matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Warwick vs Sylas matchup?

Sylas wins the matchup against Warwick with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Warwick build against Sylas?

The best Warwick build against Sylas includes Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King, Thornmail with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Warwick runes against Sylas?

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

Does Warwick counter Sylas?

No, Warwick struggles against Sylas with only a 37.5% win rate. Sylas has the advantage in this matchup. Warwick players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sylas's lead.

How do I play Warwick against Sylas?

When playing Warwick against Sylas, play cautiously and avoid Sylas's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Sylas has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.