Sylas Mid performs well against Malphite (54.9% win rate) based on 585 games. This matchup works well for Sylas players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Sylas Mid vs Malphite Mid in patch 15.17 (25.17), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 56.6% in this matchup.
Meta staple Sylas (7.3% pick rate, 3rd most popular out of 63 Mid champions) rarely faces off-meta Malphite (1.0% pick rate). However, even uncommon picks can cheese unprepared players, so basic matchup knowledge provides valuable insurance. Amplify your advantage: The Conqueror + Presence of Mind rune setup achieves 70.4% win rate (2.4% popularity), while the core build Hextech Rocketbelt > Cosmic Drive > Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes (56.6% win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Win through macro: Sylas takes the matchup (54.94%) despite falling behind in CS (5.20 vs 6.22/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Sylas dominates both win rate (54.9%) and damage output (816 vs 669/min, 2nd among Mid). The 147 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Intriguing anomaly: Sylas wins the matchup (54.9%) despite a lower KDA (2.10 vs 2.50). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A+ |
| 54.9% | Matchup Winrate | 45.1% |
| 49.67% | Role Winrate | 51.98% |
| #45 | Winrate Rank | #12 |
| 7.3% | Pickrate | 1.0% |
| 2.1 | Average KDA | 2.5 |
| 382 | Gold per Minute | 394 |
| 5.20 | CS/Min | 6.22 |
| 0.32 | Wards per Minute | 0.27 |
| 816 | Damage per Minute | 669 |
The Sylas versus Malphite matchup in the mid lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Sylas deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Malphite deals primarily magic damage (74.46%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Malphite, ranking 45th (versus 62nd for Sylas) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.5 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 Malphite, 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
+65 Health
