Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%
Zileanvs Syndra
Patch26.17
Matches543,090
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 29, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Zilean vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Syndra wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Zilean based on 8 games. Zilean wins the early laning phase while Syndra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zilean vs Syndra matchup.
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Zilean Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zilean 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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Zilean
37.5% WR
VS
Syndra
62.5% WR
Who Wins the Zilean vs Syndra Matchup?
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 8
37.5%
62.5%
3.9
4.5
400
801
9,910
11,403
322
125
384
343
0.7
1.2
50.0%
50.0%
25.0%
75.0%
Zilean vs Syndra Matchup Summary
The Zilean vs Syndra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Zilean's 37.5%, giving Syndra a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zilean controls the early laning stage, but Syndra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zilean 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 damage output, where Syndra leads by 401 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zilean players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Syndra 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.
Zilean vs Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown
Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Zilean, 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
3.9Zilean
4.5Syndra
Syndra edges out Zilean by 0.6 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
400Zilean
801Syndra
Syndra heavily out-damages Zilean by 401 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zilean 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
9,910Zilean
11,403Syndra
Syndra generates a commanding 1,493 more gold per game than Zilean. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zilean should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.7Zilean
1.2Syndra
Syndra provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zilean, 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
706Zilean
468Syndra
Zilean vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 238 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zilean 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 Zilean Build Against Syndra
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Zilean needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zilean against Syndra are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Imperial Mandate. This combination gives Zilean an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zilean vs Syndra matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Zilean
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zilean50.0%
Syndra50.0%♕
Late Game
Syndra
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Zilean25.0%Syndra75.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zilean and Syndra, with Zilean 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Zilean. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zilean 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 Zilean Runes Against Syndra
Sorcery
Domination
100.0% WR
The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Zilean the best tools to compete against Syndra in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Zilean matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Zilean'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 Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.41% | 101 | 1.7 | 367 | 9,123 | 57.1% | 60.6% | |
| 45.05% | 91 | 1.6 | 368 | 9,152 | 41.7% | 47.3% | |
| 53.75% | 80 | 1.5 | 416 | 9,452 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 54.93% | 71 | 1.4 | 351 | 8,967 | 50.0% | 59.5% | |
| 47.06% | 68 | 1.5 | 355 | 8,561 | 41.4% | 51.3% | |
| 58.21% | 67 | 1.6 | 373 | 9,156 | 68.8% | 48.6% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 1.6 | 348 | 9,065 | 68.2% | 35.5% | |
| 48.08% | 52 | 1.6 | 399 | 8,948 | 47.8% | 48.3% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 1.6 | 325 | 8,671 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 32.61% | 46 | 1.5 | 303 | 7,896 | 42.9% | 16.7% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 1.6 | 381 | 9,626 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 1.5 | 378 | 8,638 | 37.5% | 55.6% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 1.6 | 305 | 8,038 | 54.2% | 53.9% | |
| 34.29% | 35 | 1.6 | 372 | 8,748 | 33.3% | 35.0% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 1.4 | 345 | 8,759 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 1.6 | 400 | 9,307 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.5 | 394 | 8,982 | 55.6% | 58.3% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.6 | 363 | 9,247 | 50.0% | 58.8% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 1.4 | 376 | 8,891 | 71.4% | 53.3% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 1.4 | 322 | 8,879 | 18.2% | 58.8% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.7 | 336 | 8,921 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 1.4 | 313 | 9,161 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 1.3 | 386 | 8,955 | 72.7% | 66.7% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 2.1 | 371 | 10,008 | 33.3% | 30.8% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.8 | 359 | 9,235 | 45.5% | 72.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 2.0 | 521 | 9,586 | 33.3% | 43.8% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.5 | 387 | 9,419 | 40.0% | 52.9% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.5 | 312 | 8,695 | 45.5% | 44.4% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.5 | 420 | 9,113 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.5 | 434 | 8,384 | 70.0% | 66.7% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 1.4 | 374 | 8,244 | 50.0% | 90.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.2 | 381 | 8,620 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 3.0 | 404 | 9,227 | 33.3% | 81.8% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.9 | 497 | 10,082 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 2.2 | 421 | 10,416 | 80.0% | 55.6% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.3 | 341 | 8,228 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 3.9 | 563 | 7,783 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.7 | 535 | 10,604 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 3.8 | 423 | 8,848 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.1 | 409 | 8,464 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.1 | 463 | 8,756 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.9 | 328 | 7,941 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 429 | 7,836 | 87.5% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 764 | 10,883 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 459 | 9,352 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 487 | 10,681 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 420 | 10,933 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 1.4 | 290 | 9,407 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.9 | 400 | 9,910 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.3 | 515 | 9,124 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.9 | 476 | 10,306 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.5 | 476 | 8,232 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.9 | 494 | 8,444 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.0 | 495 | 9,426 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.6 | 504 | 10,644 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 531 | 8,960 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.7 | 436 | 9,378 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 322 | 9,004 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.9 | 344 | 8,369 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 498 | 10,407 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.1 | 459 | 9,317 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.6 | 548 | 8,568 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.7 | 820 | 8,568 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 470 | 6,276 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 383 | 9,412 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 450 | 6,992 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 519 | 10,416 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 670 | 7,725 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 465 | 10,670 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
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Zilean vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zilean do against Syndra in League of Legends?
Syndra wins the Zilean vs Syndra matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Zilean's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Zilean do against Syndra in the early game?
In the early game, Zilean has the advantage against Syndra with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Zilean players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Zilean do against Syndra in the late game?
In the late game, Syndra takes over the Zilean vs Syndra matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zilean vs Syndra matchup?
Syndra wins the matchup against Zilean with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Zilean build against Syndra?
The best Zilean build against Syndra includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Imperial Mandate with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Zilean runes against Syndra?
The best Zilean runes against Syndra use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Zilean vs Syndra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zilean counter Syndra?
No, Zilean struggles against Syndra with only a 37.5% win rate. Syndra has the advantage in this matchup. Zilean players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Syndra's lead.
How do I play Zilean against Syndra?
When playing Zilean against Syndra, play cautiously and avoid Syndra's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Syndra has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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