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Sylas the Unshackled

Raised in one of Demacia's lesser quarters, Sylas of Dregbourne has come to symbolize the darker side of the Great City. As a boy, his ability to root out hidden sorcery caught the attention of the notorious mageseekers, who eventually imprisoned him for turning those same powers against them. Having now broken free, Sylas lives as a hardened revolutionary, using the magic of those around him to destroy the kingdom he once served… and his band of outcast mage followers seems to grow by the day.

  • [object Object] P spell

    Petricite Burst

    After casting a spell, Sylas stores a charge of Petricite Burst. Sylas's basic attacks will expend a charge and whirl his energized chains around him dealing bonus magic damage to enemies hit. While Sylas has a charge of Petricite Burst, he gains attack speed.

  • [object Object] Q spell

    Chain Lash

    Sylas lashes his chains out, intersecting at his targeted location dealing damage to and slowing enemies.

    After a delay, magical energy explodes from the intersection point dealing damage.

    Cost:
    • 55
    Cooldown:
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7/
    • 6
    Range:
    • 775
  • [object Object] W spell

    Kingslayer

    Sylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions.

    Cost:
    • 50/
    • 60/
    • 70/
    • 80/
    • 90
    Cooldown:
    • 12/
    • 11/
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 6
    Range:
    • 400
  • [object Object] E spell

    Abscond / Abduct

    Sylas dashes to a location. Sylas can recast the ability to throw his chains out, pulling himself to an enemy he hits.

    Cost:
    • 65
    Cooldown:
    • 13/
    • 12/
    • 11/
    • 10/
    • 9
    Range:
    • 400
  • [object Object] R spell

    Hijack

    Sylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely.

    Cost:
    • 75
    Cooldown:
    • 80/
    • 55/
    • 30
    Range:
    • 950
Classes:
  • Mage,
  • Assassin
52.00%Win Rate
[object Object] champion tier

Champion Base Stats

  • Champion Health Icon Ability Power:0
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Damage:61(3 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Speed:0(3.5 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Crit Chance:0%
  • Champion Health Icon Mana:400(70 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Mana Regen:8(0.8 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health:600(122 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health Regen:9(0.9 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Armor:29(5.2 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Magic Resist:32(2.55 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Movement Speed:340
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Range:175(175 per level)
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MetaBot Tips

  • Sylas has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.

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Primary Tree

DominationDomination
ElectrocuteElectrocute
Dark HarvestDark Harvest
Hail of BladesHail of Blades
Cheap ShotCheap Shot
Taste of BloodTaste of Blood
Sudden ImpactSudden Impact
Sixth SenseSixth Sense
Grisly MementosGrisly Mementos
Deep WardDeep Ward
Treasure HunterTreasure Hunter
Relentless HunterRelentless Hunter
Ultimate HunterUltimate Hunter

Secondary Tree

PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Fleet FootworkFleet Footwork
ConquerorConqueror
Absorb LifeAbsorb Life
TriumphTriumph
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
Cut DownCut Down
Last StandLast Stand

Gameplay Tips

Playing Sylas

  • Wait for you or your enemy to reach low health before using Kingslayer for maximum effect.
  • Space out your ability usage to get maximum effect from Petricite Burst.
  • Clever use of enemy ultimates can open up new possibilities to approach teamfights.

Playing Against Sylas

  • Sylas's healthbar can be deceptive, watch out for his Kingslayer!
  • Try to fight Sylas when he isn't able to take your ultimate.

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