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Sylas Counters

Sylas

Sylas, the Unshackled

Who beats Sylas in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Mid
  • Mage
  • Assassin
  • Melee · 175 range
  • 340 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Sylas

These champions have the tools to beat Sylas.

  1. Galio
    Galio

    Galio's magic resist blunts Sylas's damage and his taunt stops Sylas's dash.

  2. Malzahar
    Malzahar

    Malzahar's spell shield absorbs Sylas's first hit and his suppression stops him.

  3. Lissandra
    Lissandra

    Lissandra roots Sylas when he dives in and freezes herself to survive.

  4. Annie
    Annie

    Annie's point-and-click stun stops Sylas after he dashes in.

Worst picks against Sylas

Sylas usually wins these matchups.

  1. Xerath
    Xerath

    Sylas dashes onto Xerath and kills him, and he can steal Xerath's ultimate.

  2. Vel'Koz
    Vel'Koz

    Sylas closes the gap to Vel'Koz with his chains.

  3. Ziggs
    Ziggs

    Sylas dives Ziggs and steals his ultimate.

  4. Veigar
    Veigar

    Kingslayer heals Sylas through Veigar's burst, and stealing Primordial Burst turns Veigar's execute against him.

How to counter Sylas

  1. Remember your ultimate can be stolen: he uses it against you.

  2. Dodge Abscond / Abduct; the second cast is a skillshot chain.

  3. Build magic resist early.

  4. Trade when his chain dash is on cooldown.

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Galio, Malzahar, Lissandra and Annie are strong picks against Sylas. Galio's magic resist blunts Sylas's damage and his taunt stops Sylas's dash.
Sylas usually has the advantage against Xerath, Vel'Koz, Ziggs and Veigar, so avoid those picks when Sylas is likely in the mid.
Remember your ultimate can be stolen: he uses it against you. Dodge Abscond / Abduct; the second cast is a skillshot chain.
Sylas has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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