Matchup
Build vs Taric
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
50%
50%Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Precision
Conqueror
Presence of Mind
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
Sorcery
Transcendence
Manaflow Band
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Sylas
TaricTaric's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Spellcasts empower Taric's next 2 basic attacks to deal bonus magic damage, reduce his spell cooldowns, and attack in quick succession.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3s | 15s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 3s | 15s | 16s | 3m |
| 9 | 3s | 15s | 16s | 3m |
| 11 | 3s | 15s | 16s | 2m30 |
| 16 | 3s | 15s | 14s | 2m |
| 18 | 3s | 15s | 12s | 2m |
Playing against Taric
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
His R has a visible 2.5s delay: burst the targets BEFORE the invulnerability triggers.
R's invulnerability is centered on Taric: if allies move away from him, they aren't protected.
His E stun is slow and predictable — side-step or dash to avoid it.
Taric is weak against poke: harass him from range since he can only heal with Q (limited mana) and needs to be in melee.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026