Matchup

Heavy AP damageHigh burstCountered by spell shieldHeavy CC

Build vs Syndra

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Doran's Blade
Health Potion

Core build

Tear of the Goddess
1
Maw of Malmortius
2vs AP
Muramana
3

Standard

Ionian Boots of Lucidity
4CDR
Youmuu's Ghostblade
5vs Tank

Summoner spells

41265%
41431%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Guardian Angel
5vs AD

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Anti Tank

Youmuu's Ghostblade
5vs Tank
Edge of Night
vs Tank
Serylda's Grudge
vs Tank
Serpent's Fang
vs Tank

DPS

Eclipse
DPS
Opportunity
DPS
100.0% WR1 games
PrecisionPrecision
ConquerorConqueror
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Last StandLast Stand
InspirationInspiration
Magical FootwearMagical Footwear
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

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