Zed Mid struggles against Sylas (48.7% win rate) based on 2135 games. This matchup can be tricky for Zed players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Zed Mid vs Sylas Mid in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 66.9% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Zed (6.8% pick rate, 4th most popular out of 61 Mid champions) versus Sylas (6.9%, 3rd place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Identical tiers, different outcomes: Despite matching B-tier ratings, Zed struggles with only 48.7% win rate. Sylas's mechanics prove more effective in this particular confrontation. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Taste of Blood combination (60.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Eclipse, Black Cleaver, Serpent's Fang, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.7% to 66.9% - potentially game-changing.
Even laning phase: Identical farming (0.00 CS/min) shifts focus to trading patterns, wave management, and recall timing as the determining factors. Damage equilibrium: Equal damage output (0 damage/min) makes positioning, timing, and objective control the decisive factors in trades and team fights. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (0.00) with 48.7% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Zed versus Sylas matchup in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Zed deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Sylas has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Sylas, ranking 40th (versus 40th for Zed) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Zed player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Sylas 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.
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
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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 casting a Summoner Spell, gain a Move Speed increase that lasts for 2s an…
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
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Heal when you damage an enemy champion.Healing: 16-40 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP)…
Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
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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
