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
Kayn
VS
Champion 2
Sylas
vs

51.8%
Kayn win rate vs Sylas
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,371
Games Analyzed
51.8%
Kayn WR
48.2%
Sylas WR
+143
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kayn
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Sylas
Level 3
Kayn
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Kayn
1 item
Sylas
1 item
Kayn
Form transform
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
Kayn deals AD damage while Sylas deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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.
Kayn Win Condition
Transform into assassin or drain tank, wall walk ganks
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Recommended Items
Kayn

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
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 Kayn's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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