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
Syndra
VS
Champion 2
Zilean
vs

42.2%
Syndra win rate vs Zilean
Zilean hard counters Syndra
109
Games Analyzed
42.2%
Syndra WR
57.8%
Zilean WR
-623
Avg Gold Diff @15
Syndra
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Syndra
Level 6
Zilean
Level 6
Syndra
1 item
Zilean
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
Syndra
2 items
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.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Exploit Syndra's Weakness
Syndra's main weakness: Assassins, all-in, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Syndra Win Condition
Poke with Q, stun with E, delete with R multi-sphere
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
Recommended Items
Syndra

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Zilean's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Zilean's engage tool
Zilean
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Syndra's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Syndra's engage tool
Syndra's Worst Matchups
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