Sylas and Smolder are evenly matched in Mid (50.1% win rate) based on 490 games. The outcome comes down to player skill.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Sylas Mid vs Smolder Mid in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 58.2% in this matchup.
Sylas dominates the meta (3rd most popular, 7.1% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Smolder (1.4% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Sylas's superior tier rating (B vs D) translates into a solid 50.1% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Sylas ranks 45th in win rate among Mid champions. Optimize for consistency: Electrocute paired with Sudden Impact (62.3% win rate, 4.5% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Hextech Rocketbelt > Shadowflame > Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 58.2% win rate against Smolder.
Win through macro: Sylas takes the matchup (50.14%) despite falling behind in CS (5.00 vs 8.38/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Sylas wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (721 vs 908/min), the 50.1% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Sylas leads in both matchup win rate (50.1%) and KDA (2.10 vs 2.00) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | D |
| 50.1% | Matchup Winrate | 49.9% |
| 49.82% | Role Winrate | 48.06% |
| #45 | Winrate Rank | #58 |
| 7.1% | Pickrate | 1.4% |
| 2.1 | Average KDA | 2.0 |
| 392 | Gold per Minute | 423 |
| 5.00 | CS/Min | 8.38 |
| 0.28 | Wards per Minute | 0.29 |
| 721 | Damage per Minute | 908 |
While statistically Sylas is slightly stronger than Smolder 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. Smolder deals mainly physical damage (71.49%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Smolder, ranking 2nd (versus 60th for Sylas) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.0 versus 2.1) suggests they are less effective 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 Smolder, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
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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
