Sylas
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Precision
Conqueror
Presence of Mind
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
Resolve
Unflinching
Second Wind
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 12s | 13s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 12s | 13s | 1m20 |
| 9 | 6s | 10.5s | 13s | 1m20 |
| 11 | 6s | 9s | 13s | 55s |
| 16 | 6s | 6s | 11s | 30s |
| 18 | 6s | 6s | 9s | 30s |
R (Hijack) steals an enemy's ult — identify the strongest ult on the enemy team and steal it at the right moment.
The passive (Petty Larceny) gives an AoE auto after each spell — weave autos between spells for maximum DPS.
E2 (Abscond / Abduct) is a dash + knockup: use E1 (shield dash) then E2 (grab) to engage.
Sylas is flexible: he can be an assassin, bruiser, or even tank depending on the ult he steals. Adapt your playstyle.
Playing as Sylas
Tips to maximize your impact
R (Hijack) steals an enemy's ult — identify the strongest ult on the enemy team and steal it at the right moment.
The passive (Petty Larceny) gives an AoE auto after each spell — weave autos between spells for maximum DPS.
E2 (Abscond / Abduct) is a dash + knockup: use E1 (shield dash) then E2 (grab) to engage.
Sylas is flexible: he can be an assassin, bruiser, or even tank depending on the ult he steals. Adapt your playstyle.
Playing against Sylas
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
If your ult is powerful (Malphite, Amumu, Cho'Gath), wait until Sylas has already stolen it and it's on CD before fighting.
Ults that scale with AD are less effective for Sylas since he builds AP — his ult steal is weaker against AD ults.
Sylas is relatively weak in early game: punish him before he steals an ult that changes the fight.
His E2 is a linear skillshot: side-step to avoid the dash + knockup.
Stats with Sylas
Your best and worst matchups
Stats against Sylas
Your stats when facing this champion
Counters
Best and worst matchups
Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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