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
Jax
VS
Champion 2
Sylas
vs
49.4%
Jax win rate vs Sylas
Skill matchup — could go either way
158
Games Analyzed
49.4%
Jax WR
50.6%
Sylas WR
-50
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Sylas
Level 3
Jax
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Jax
Trinity Force
Sylas
1 item
Jax
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jax is strongest late game while Sylas peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jax deals Mixed damage while Sylas deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Sylas wants to combo and disengage. Jax wins extended trades. Don't let Sylas get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Jax's Weakness
Jax's main weakness: Early game, ranged poke, team CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Recommended Items
Jax
Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Spear of Shojin
Core
Build every game
Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Sylas's AP damage and CC
Sylas
Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
Core
Build every game
Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
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Sylas's Worst Matchups
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