Matchup
Build vs Syndra
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
71%
29%Anti AD
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Resolve
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Malphite
SyndraSyndra's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7s | 12s | 15s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 12s | 15s | 2m |
| 9 | 7s | 11s | 15s | 2m |
| 11 | 7s | 10s | 15s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 7s | 8s | 15s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 7s | 8s | 15s | 1m20 |
Playing against Syndra
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Avoid standing in line with her spheres: her E pushes them and stuns everything they pass through.
Syndra is immobile: assassins and gap-closers punish her easily.
Her R is targeted and cannot be dodged — buy MR and HP to survive, or Banshee's Veil to block it.
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