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
Smolder
VS
Champion 2
Sylas
vs

53.7%
Smolder win rate vs Sylas
Smolder has the edge
298
Games Analyzed
53.7%
Smolder WR
46.3%
Sylas WR
+295
Avg Gold Diff @15
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Sylas
Level 3
Smolder
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Sylas
1 item
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Smolder is strongest late game while Sylas peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Smolder deals Mixed damage while Sylas deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Smolder has range advantage. Sylas should look for short trades when Smolder uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Sylas's Weakness
Sylas's main weakness: Bad ults to steal, grievous wounds, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Recommended Items
Smolder

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
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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