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
Irelia
VS
Champion 2
Sylas
vs

55.8%
Irelia win rate vs Sylas
Irelia hard counters Sylas
129
Games Analyzed
55.8%
Irelia WR
44.2%
Sylas WR
+464
Avg Gold Diff @15
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Sylas
Level 3
Irelia
Level 5
Sylas
Level 6
Irelia
BORK
Sylas
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Irelia is strongest early game while Sylas peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Irelia deals AD damage while Sylas deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Sylas's Weakness
Sylas's main weakness: Bad ults to steal, grievous wounds, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Recommended Items
Irelia

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
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 Irelia's AD damage
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