Sylas Mid has a slight edge over Akali (51.4% win rate) based on 2556 games. The matchup slightly favors Sylas.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Sylas Mid vs Akali Mid in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 67.4% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Sylas (7.0% pick rate, 3rd most popular out of 58 Mid champions) versus Akali (6.6%, 7th place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Even tiers, uneven results: Both champions sit at B+-tier, but Sylas claims a meaningful 51.4% vs 48.6% advantage. Sylas's kit synergizes better in this specific head-to-head matchup. Optimize for consistency: Conqueror paired with Presence of Mind (59.7% win rate, 1.5% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Blackfire Torch > Riftmaker > Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 67.4% win rate against Akali.
Win through macro: Sylas takes the matchup (51.40%) despite falling behind in CS (4.89 vs 5.93/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Sylas dominates both win rate (51.4%) and damage output (884 vs 867/min, 2nd among Mid). The 17 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Intriguing anomaly: Sylas wins the matchup (51.4%) despite a lower KDA (2.10 vs 2.30). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
While statistically Sylas is slightly stronger than Akali in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Sylas deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Akali deals primarily magic damage (86.24%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Akali, ranking 50th (versus 58th for Sylas) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.3 versus 2.1) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Sylas player to maintain constant pressure on Akali, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and fo…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
