Matchup

Akshan
Akshan
0%
100%

vs

50.1%

over 1137 games

Syndra
Syndra
18%
82%
Heavy AP damageHigh burstCountered by spell shieldHeavy CC

Skill matchup

Build vs Syndra

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Doran's Blade
Health Potion

Core build

Voltaic Cyclosword
1vs Tank
Stormrazor
2DPS
The Collector
3vs Tank

Standard

Gluttonous Greaves
4
Infinity Edge
5DPS

Summoner spells

41492%
4126%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Guardian Angel
5vs AD

Anti Heal

Mortal Reminder
6vs Hybride

Anti AP

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC
Maw of Malmortius
5vs AP
Wit's End
vs AP

Anti Tank

Lord Dominik's Regards
5vs Tank
Hubris
vs Tank
Serpent's Fang
vs Tank
Edge of Night
vs Tank
Umbral Glaive
vs Tank

DPS

Infinity Edge
DPS
Statikk Shiv
DPS
Hexoptics C44
DPS
Kraken Slayer
DPS
Rapid Firecannon
DPS
Immortal Shieldbow
DPS
Blade of The Ruined King
DPS
Dusk and Dawn
Mage tank
Bloodthirster
DPS
Nashor's Tooth
DPS

Other options

Quicksilver Sash
Guinsoo's Rageblade
71.4% WR21 games
PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
ResolveResolve
OvergrowthOvergrowth
Bone PlatingBone Plating
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
AkshanAkshan
SyndraSyndra
Careful
Neutral
Neutral

Syndra's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Transcendent (P)

Syndra collects Splinters of Wrath from gaining levels and damaging enemies which upgrade her abilities.Dark Sphere: Syndra can hold an additional chargeForce of Will: Bonus true damage.Scatter the Weak: Increased width and slows all targetsUnleashed Power: Executes low health targets

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
37s12s15s
67s12s15s2m
97s11s15s2m
117s10s15s1m40
167s8s15s1m20
187s8s15s1m20

Playing against Syndra

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

Avoid standing in line with her spheres: her E pushes them and stuns everything they pass through.

2

Syndra is immobile: assassins and gap-closers punish her easily.

3

Her R is targeted and cannot be dodged — buy MR and HP to survive, or Banshee's Veil to block it.

4

In the early game, her mana is limited: force her to spam her spells and she'll run out quickly.

Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026