Mid Matchup

Sylas vs Akshan

Patch: 15.15 (25.15)
League: Platinum+
Sylas

Sylas

the Unshackled
Mid
Sylas Mid Overall Win Rate
49.51%

Matchup Win Rate

47.6%
Sylas vs Akshan Wins
⚔
52.5%
Akshan vs Sylas Wins
Akshan

Akshan

the Rogue Sentinel
Mid
Akshan Mid Overall Win Rate
50.32%

Sylas vs Akshan - Mid Matchup Guide Patch 15.15 (25.15)

Sylas Mid vs Akshan Mid - Who is stronger?

Sylas Mid has trouble against Akshan (47.6% win rate) based on 619 games. This is a tough matchup for Sylas players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Sylas Mid vs Akshan Mid in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 77.6% in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Sylas dominates the meta (2nd most popular, 8.8% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Akshan (2.3% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Identical tiers, different outcomes: Despite matching B-tier ratings, Sylas struggles with only 47.6% win rate. Akshan's mechanics prove more effective in this particular confrontation. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Presence of Mind combination (50.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Hextech Rocketbelt, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 47.6% to 77.6% - potentially game-changing.

Survive and scale: Sylas faces both matchup (47.55%) and farming disadvantages (5.13 vs 6.73/min). With a 1.60 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Sylas outputs more damage (831 vs 799/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Akshan: leads in both matchup win rate (52.5%) and KDA (2.30 vs 2.10, 29th vs 43rd place). Sylas players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.

Sylas vs Akshan - Mid Stats Comparison

Sylas Mid
Sylas Mid		Versus
Akshan Mid
Akshan Mid
BTierB
47.6%Matchup Winrate52.5%
49.51%Role Winrate50.32%
#42Winrate Rank#33
8.8%Pickrate2.3%
2.1Average KDA2.3
414Gold per Minute438
5.13CS/Min6.73
0.29Wards per Minute0.31
831Damage per Minute799

How to Beat Akshan as Sylas (Mid)

Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.

The magic damage that Sylas deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Akshan deals mainly physical damage (80.11%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.

Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Akshan, ranking 25th (versus 57th 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.

Key aspects of the Sylas Mid versus Akshan Mid matchup

In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Sylas player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Akshan player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.

Sylas vs Akshan: Mid Lane Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Teleport
Teleport After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
46.2% Win Rate70.1% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Teleport
Teleport After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
46.2% Win Rate70.1% Pick Rate

Sylas vs Akshan: Mid Lane Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Precision
Conqueror
Conqueror Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4 Adaptive Force per stack. Stacks up to 12 times. Ranged champions gain only 1 stack per basic attack.

When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).

Conqueror

Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…

Presence of Mind
Presence of Mind Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.

Takedowns restore 15% of your maximum mana or energy.

Cooldown for damage restoration: 8s

Presence of Mind

Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…

Legend: Haste
Legend: Haste Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).

Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.

Legend: Haste

Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…

Last Stand
Last Stand Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.

Last Stand

Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…

Secondary Path
Resolve
Second Wind
Second Wind After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health +3 over 10s.

Second Wind

After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …

Unflinching
Unflinching Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and for 2 seconds after.

Unflinching

Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and fo…

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

47.7% Win Rate51.9% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Precision
Conqueror
Conqueror Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4 Adaptive Force per stack. Stacks up to 12 times. Ranged champions gain only 1 stack per basic attack.

When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).

Conqueror

Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…

Presence of Mind
Presence of Mind Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.

Takedowns restore 15% of your maximum mana or energy.

Cooldown for damage restoration: 8s

Presence of Mind

Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…

Legend: Haste
Legend: Haste Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).

Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.

Legend: Haste

Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…

Last Stand
Last Stand Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.

Last Stand

Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…

Secondary Path
Sorcery
Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum mana by 25, up to 250 mana.

After reaching 250 bonus mana, restore 1% of your missing mana every 5 seconds.

Cooldown: 15 seconds

Manaflow Band

Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…

Transcendence
Transcendence Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5 Ability Haste
Level 8: +5 Ability Haste
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.

Transcendence

Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

50.3% Win Rate2.1% Pick Rate

Sylas vs Akshan: Mid Lane Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring (400 gold) 18 Ability Power
90 Health
Restoration
Restore 1.25 Mana every second. If you can't gain Mana, restore 0.55 Health instead.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
49.6% Win Rate75.5% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
47.9% Win Rate52.4% Pick Rate
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
48.6% Win Rate27.1% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
40.8% Win Rate10.2% Pick Rate
Core Build
Hextech Alternator
Hextech Alternator (1100 gold) 45 Ability Power
Revved
Damaging a champion deals bonus magic damage.
->
Hextech Rocketbelt
Hextech Rocketbelt (2600 gold) 60 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Supersonic
Dash in target direction, unleashing missiles that deal magic damage.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
48.1% Win Rate21.5% Pick Rate
Final Build
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
53.6% Win Rate39.6% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring (400 gold) 18 Ability Power
90 Health
Restoration
Restore 1.25 Mana every second. If you can't gain Mana, restore 0.55 Health instead.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
49.6% Win Rate75.5% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
48.6% Win Rate27.1% Pick Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
47.9% Win Rate52.4% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
40.8% Win Rate10.2% Pick Rate
Core Build
Fiendish Codex
Fiendish Codex (850 gold) 25 Ability Power
10 Ability Haste
->
Hextech Rocketbelt
Hextech Rocketbelt (2600 gold) 60 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Supersonic
Dash in target direction, unleashing missiles that deal magic damage.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
77.6% Win Rate4.0% Pick Rate
Final Build
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
99.6% Win Rate3.0% Pick Rate
Other Items
Cosmic Drive
Cosmic Drive (3000 gold) 70 Ability Power
350 Health
25 Ability Haste
4% Move Speed
Spelldance
Dealing magic or true damage to champions grants Move Speed for 4 seconds.
98.2% Win Rate6.1% Pick Rate
Riftmaker
Riftmaker (3100 gold) 70 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Void Corruption
For each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. At maximum strength, gain Omnivamp.
Void Infusion
Gain 2% of your bonus Health as Ability Power.
99.3% Win Rate6.1% Pick Rate
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
50.4% Win Rate6.0% Pick Rate
Morellonomicon
Morellonomicon (2950 gold) 75 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Grievous Wounds
Dealing magic damage to champions applies 40% Wounds for 3 seconds.
0.0% Win Rate3.1% Pick Rate
Spirit Visage
Spirit Visage (2700 gold) 400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.
0.0% Win Rate3.0% Pick Rate
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
99.6% Win Rate3.0% Pick Rate
Cryptbloom
Cryptbloom (2850 gold) 60 Ability Power
30% Magic Penetration
15 Ability Haste
Life from Death
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, a nova spreads from their corpse that heals.
98.5% Win Rate3.0% Pick Rate

Sylas vs Akshan: Mid Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

Most Frequent Skill Order

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Q
Q
Chain Lash Sylas lashes his chains out, intersecting at his targeted location dealing damage to and slowing enemies.

After a delay, magical energy explodes from the intersection point dealing damage.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
Kingslayer Sylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions.
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
Abscond / Abduct Sylas dashes to a location. Sylas can recast the ability to throw his chains out, pulling himself to an enemy he hits.
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
Hijack Sylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely.
R
R
R
Max Order: W > E > Q
43.4% Win Rate36.3% Pick Rate

Highest Win % Skill Order

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2
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R
Q
Chain Lash Sylas lashes his chains out, intersecting at his targeted location dealing damage to and slowing enemies.

After a delay, magical energy explodes from the intersection point dealing damage.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
R
W
Kingslayer Sylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions.
W
W
W
W
W
R
E
Abscond / Abduct Sylas dashes to a location. Sylas can recast the ability to throw his chains out, pulling himself to an enemy he hits.
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
Hijack Sylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely.
R
R
R
Max Order: Q > E > W
95.3% Win Rate1.9% Pick Rate

Sylas tips:

  • Wait for you or your enemy to reach low health before using Kingslayer for maximum effect.
  • Space out your ability usage to get maximum effect from Petricite Burst.
  • Clever use of enemy ultimates can open up new possibilities to approach teamfights.

Sylas Mid other Matchups

Sylas
+4.9%
Malphite

Sylas vs Malphite

Sylas
+4.6%
Qiyana

Sylas vs Qiyana

Sylas
+3.6%
Yone

Sylas vs Yone

Sylas
+3.2%
Ziggs

Sylas vs Ziggs

Sylas
+2.8%
Talon

Sylas vs Talon

Sylas
+2.7%
Ekko

Sylas vs Ekko

Sylas
+2.6%
Azir

Sylas vs Azir

Sylas
+2.6%
Syndra

Sylas vs Syndra

Sylas
+2.4%
Zed

Sylas vs Zed

Sylas
+2.2%
Xerath

Sylas vs Xerath

Sylas
+2.0%
Ahri

Sylas vs Ahri

Sylas
+1.9%
Diana

Sylas vs Diana

Sylas
+1.7%
Katarina

Sylas vs Katarina

Sylas
+1.6%
Twisted Fate

Sylas vs Twisted Fate

Sylas
+1.5%
Ryze

Sylas vs Ryze

Sylas
+1.3%
LeBlanc

Sylas vs LeBlanc

Sylas
+1.2%
Orianna

Sylas vs Orianna

Sylas
+1.1%
Aurelion Sol

Sylas vs Aurelion Sol

Sylas
+0.7%
Irelia

Sylas vs Irelia

Sylas
+0.1%
Smolder

Sylas vs Smolder

Sylas
-0.3%
Viktor

Sylas vs Viktor

Sylas
-0.4%
Akali

Sylas vs Akali

Sylas
-1.1%
Lissandra

Sylas vs Lissandra

Sylas
-1.1%
Vladimir

Sylas vs Vladimir

Sylas
-1.3%
Fizz

Sylas vs Fizz

Sylas
-1.5%
Hwei

Sylas vs Hwei

Sylas
-1.6%
Annie

Sylas vs Annie

Sylas
-1.8%
Lux

Sylas vs Lux

Sylas
-1.9%
Zoe

Sylas vs Zoe

Sylas
-2.0%
Malzahar

Sylas vs Malzahar

Sylas
-2.0%
Anivia

Sylas vs Anivia

Sylas
-2.0%
Aurora

Sylas vs Aurora

Sylas
-2.7%
Galio

Sylas vs Galio

Sylas
-2.8%
Kassadin

Sylas vs Kassadin

Sylas
-3.0%
Mel

Sylas vs Mel

Sylas
-3.6%
Yasuo

Sylas vs Yasuo

Sylas
-3.9%
Veigar

Sylas vs Veigar

Sylas
-4.0%
Taliyah

Sylas vs Taliyah

Sylas
-5.5%
Vex

Sylas vs Vex

Sylas
-6.5%
Vel'Koz

Sylas vs Vel'Koz

Sylas
-9.1%
Cassiopeia

Sylas vs Cassiopeia