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
Hecarim
VS
Champion 2
Sylas
vs

48.3%
Hecarim win rate vs Sylas
Skill matchup — could go either way
949
Games Analyzed
48.3%
Hecarim WR
51.7%
Sylas WR
-139
Avg Gold Diff @15
Hecarim
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsGhost + Smite
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Hecarim
Level 3
Sylas
Level 3
Hecarim
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Hecarim
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.
Mixed Resistances
Hecarim deals AD damage while Sylas deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Hecarim's Weakness
Hecarim's main weakness: Hard CC, kiting, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Hecarim Win Condition
Speed charge ganks, R fear engage, run down squishies
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Ghost Threat
Hecarim runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Hecarim

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

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

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Sylas's burst
Sylas

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Hecarim's AD damage
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