Sylas Mid has an advantage against Xerath (52.2% win rate) based on 1143 games. The matchup leans toward Sylas.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Sylas Mid vs Xerath 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 73.7% in this matchup.
Sylas dominates the meta (2nd most popular, 8.8% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Xerath (4.0% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Optimize for consistency: Conqueror paired with Presence of Mind (56.6% win rate, 1.9% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Blackfire Torch > Riftmaker > Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 73.7% win rate against Xerath.
Win through macro: Sylas takes the matchup (52.23%) despite falling behind in CS (5.13 vs 6.05/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 (831 vs 1004/min), the 52.2% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Sylas wins the matchup (52.2%) despite a lower KDA (2.10 vs 3.10). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | S |
| 52.2% | Matchup Winrate | 47.8% |
| 49.51% | Role Winrate | 51.66% |
| #42 | Winrate Rank | #12 |
| 8.8% | Pickrate | 4.0% |
| 2.1 | Average KDA | 3.1 |
| 414 | Gold per Minute | 418 |
| 5.13 | CS/Min | 6.05 |
| 0.29 | Wards per Minute | 0.35 |
| 831 | Damage per Minute | 1004 |
The Sylas versus Xerath 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, Xerath deals primarily magic damage (95.80%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Xerath, ranking 46th (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 (3.1 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 Xerath, 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…
Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …
Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Inc…
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
