Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Galio
VS
Champion 2
Sylas
vs

54.1%
Galio win rate vs Sylas
Galio has the edge
1,065
Games Analyzed
54.1%
Galio WR
45.9%
Sylas WR
+326
Avg Gold Diff @15
Galio
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Galio
Level 3
Sylas
Level 3
Galio
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Galio
1 item
Sylas
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Sylas's Weakness
Sylas's main weakness: Bad ults to steal, grievous wounds, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Galio Win Condition
W taunt engage, R global follow-up, anti-AP tank
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Recommended Items
Galio

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Sylas's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Sylas's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Sylas

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Galio's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Galio's engage tool
Galio's Worst Matchups
Sylas's Worst Matchups
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