Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Skarner
VS
Champion 2
Sylas
vs

55.2%
Skarner win rate vs Sylas
Skarner hard counters Sylas
201
Games Analyzed
55.2%
Skarner WR
44.8%
Sylas WR
+417
Avg Gold Diff @15
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Skarner
Level 3
Sylas
Level 3
Skarner
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Skarner
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
Skarner deals Mixed 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.
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Recommended Items
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
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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