Sylas Mid Lane Wild Rift overview and best build snapshot
Best Build
Quick snapshot of the default setup for this guide.
Boots
Items
Summoner Spells
Spell 1
Flash
Spell 2
Ignite
How to play
Farm with your chains Use your 1st ability to slow the opponent and collect last-hits from range. Stand to one side of the wave so their poke has to choose between hitting you and hitting the minions.
Trade after their escape is down Dash with your 3rd ability, then press it again from a clear angle to pull yourself to the target. Weave in a basic attack and use your 2nd ability to heal as they trade back.
Choose the ultimate before the fight At level 5, you can steal an enemy champion's ultimate. Look for an area knock-up when your team can follow, or save a defensive ultimate for whoever dives your carry.
Guide author
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Strengths
- Petricite Burst (Passive) adds area damage to basic attacks between spells, helping Sylas clear waves and fight around grouped enemies.
- Kingslayer (2nd) can swing a close trade once Sylas has lost health.
- Hijack (Ult) lets Sylas bring engage, burst or protection to a fight depending on the enemy draft.
Weaknesses
- Ranged poke can force him off the wave before he gets close enough to heal.
- Minions can block Abduct (3rd), and using both casts puts his main escape on cooldown.
- Anti-heal and layered crowd control can cut short his chance to recover and cast again.
Sylas Mid Lane Wild Rift best build, items, runes, summoner spells, and skill order
Why this build
Boots of Mana keep Sylas casting through lane, and Hextech Rocketbelt lets him approach from angles that minions cannot cover. Riftmaker pays off when a fight lasts long enough for a second Kingslayer (2nd). Deathcap and Void Staff strengthen his damage, and Banshee's Veil helps him get through the first spell on a flank.
ITEM BUILD
Best Wild Rift build for Sylas Mid Lane, including items, runes, summoner spells, and skill order.
STARTING ITEM
Start with ability power for Chain Lash (1st) last-hits and early trades. The tome can build into Boots of Mana on your first recall.
BOOTS
Buy these before Rocketbelt. Mana regeneration helps you keep clearing waves and still have mana for a trade or roam.
CORE BUILD
Build it first after boots for health, ability haste and an extra dash. Dash around the minion wave to open a clear line for Abduct (3rd).
Build second for longer melee fights. Its damage ramps up during champion combat, and the health and omnivamp help you reach a second Kingslayer (2nd).
Build third to increase the damage of your full rotation and the healing from Kingslayer (2nd).
Build fourth for percentage magic penetration. Move it ahead of Deathcap when priority targets have already bought significant magic resistance.
Finish with a spell shield for the first control spell on your way in. Approach from the side so stray poke is less likely to break it.
SITUATIONAL ITEMS
Choose this in Rocketbelt's slot when you need stasis to survive committed burst. Wild Rift allows one active item, so choose your active before starting either recipe.
Replace Banshee's Veil when ability haste and movement speed will help you space extended fights. Land Chain Lash (1st) to speed up before your next approach.
Replace Banshee's Veil when you can safely stay in melee range and want more burst. Follow a spell with an empowered attack to land Spellblade alongside Petricite Burst (Passive).
Replace Riftmaker and rush Rod of Ages after boots when the lane calls for more health and mana. An early purchase gives it time to stack before late-game fights.
Situational choices
Against repeated poke, take Second Wind and use your first purchases to stabilize the lane. Take Bone Plating into a single committed burst combo. Into a low-resistance team that backs away after short trades, Electrocute and Lich Bane put more damage into the opening exchange.
RUNES
KEYSTONE
Weave attacks between spells to build stacks during extended fights. Once stacked, Conqueror helps Sylas stay in range long enough to cast Kingslayer (2nd) again.
PRIMARY
Basic abilities deal more damage as you stay in combat with a champion. Weave empowered attacks during an extended trade so your next Kingslayer (2nd) gets more value.
Adds damage when Sylas is low and still able to fight back. Check whether you can reach a champion with Kingslayer (2nd) before staying in.
Minion kills and takedowns build haste. Shorter cooldowns give Sylas more chances to heal or reposition after the first exchange.
SECONDARY
The default into repeated ranged poke. Take a step back after getting hit so the recovery has time to work.
SITUATIONAL RUNES
Replace Conqueror when trades usually end after one combo. Abduct (3rd), a basic attack and Kingslayer (2nd) give you three hits before you back off.
Replace Second Wind into a laner who deals most of their damage in one committed combo. Re-enter trading range when the protection is available.
Replace Second Wind when you can give up lane sustain for more all-in damage. Abscond (3rd) lets you trigger the rune when you connect with the follow-up.
SUMMONER SPELLS
MAIN SPELLS
Flash
Keep Flash for an escape or to reach a clear angle for Abduct (3rd) or a stolen engage spell.
Ignite
Use it when you can stay in range to finish the trade. Its healing reduction is especially useful against laners who heal during an all-in.
SITUATIONAL SPELLS
Barrier
Replace Ignite into burst that can kill you before Kingslayer (2nd) connects. Shield the incoming damage, then look for the heal.
SKILL ORDER
Skill Priority Order
- 12nd Ability
W - 23rd Ability
E - 31st Ability
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Sylas Mid Lane Wild Rift matchups and counters
Wild Rift matchup guide for Sylas Mid Lane, covering favorable lanes and difficult counters to prepare for in ranked.
Good Matchups
These champions are favorable matchups for this pick in Wild Rift. You have advantages against them and can play more aggressively.
Twisted Fate
Twisted Fate gives Sylas a trade window after Gold Card (2nd) is spent. Enter from the side of the wave so minions cannot block Abduct (3rd), and look for a side-lane play with a stolen Destiny (Ult) after pushing mid.
Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol is easier to reach when he stops moving to channel his breath. Approach around the minions and save Abduct (3rd) to catch him during the channel or as he tries to fly away.
Ahri
Ahri gives Sylas an opening when Charm (3rd) misses. Use the minion wave for cover while baiting it out, then step around the wave to land Abduct (3rd). A stolen Spirit Rush (Ult) helps you follow when she dashes away.
Veigar
Veigar is exposed when Event Horizon (3rd) is down. Let the cage expire, then dash in from a clear angle and use a stolen Primordial Burst (Ult) to finish him once he is low.
Sylas Counters
These champions counter this pick in Wild Rift and can be difficult matchups. Learn how to play against them or consider banning them.
Vex
Sylas's dashes give Vex marks to use for damage, and her fear can stop the opening engage. Farm with Chain Lash (1st) until she spends the fear on the wave, then close the gap from the side.
Galio
Galio's magic shield absorbs part of Sylas's opening damage, and his taunt punishes a dash straight into melee. Wait out the taunt and use short trades when the shield is down so he has fewer chances to lock you in place.
Taliyah
Dashing across Unraveled Earth (3rd) can stun Sylas before he reaches Taliyah. Farm from the side of the wave and enter after she spends the minefield, or let your jungler approach from the opposite angle.
Akshan
Akshan can hit Sylas repeatedly when he walks up for early last-hits, then swing away from a straight-line engage. Keep the wave on your side, use Chain Lash (1st) for contested minions and engage after his swing is spent.
Sylas Mid Lane Wild Rift game strategy and teamfighting guide
Wild Rift game strategy for Sylas Mid Lane, from early lane control through mid and late game map play to final teamfights.