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
Jarvan IV
VS
Champion 2
Sylas
vs
51.0%
Jarvan IV win rate vs Sylas
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,538
Games Analyzed
51.0%
Jarvan IV WR
49.0%
Sylas WR
+83
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jarvan IV
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Jarvan IV
Level 2
Sylas
Level 3
Jarvan IV
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Jarvan IV
1 item
Sylas
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jarvan IV is strongest early game while Sylas peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jarvan IV 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.
Jarvan IV Win Condition
E+Q combo gank, R traps carries, flag aura
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Recommended Items
Jarvan IV
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
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 Jarvan IV's AD damage
Jarvan IV's Worst Matchups
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