Sylas

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Peak popularity in 2019: 501 games, 52.5% win rate.
• Games featuring it run 2.0 min shorter than average (31m 54s against 33m 52s).
• Best duo: alongside Neeko, 69.2% over 52 games (+16.1 pts against its own average).
• Hardest matchup: against Annie in Mid, 40% over 25 duels.
• Longest win streak: 12, from April 11, 2021 to May 9, 2021.
• The team that played it most is Bilibili Gaming (65 games, 64.6%).
• Strongest on it: Chovy at 1824 domination rating over 63 games on Sylas.

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

151 games this season, 47% win rate, 63rd most played of the 156 champions picked in 2026. Win rate down 4.9 points against 2025.

Teams that played it most · 2026

Team	Games	WR
LYON	11	63.6%
Team WE	8	37.5%
Team Secret Whales	7	71.4%
Deep Cross Gaming	6	33.3%
Invictus Gaming	6	33.3%
Cloud9	6	66.7%

How far each player outplays his direct opponent when he picks this champion — not his career rating. Same 1500 scale, games on this champion only (20+).

1. 1 Chovy 1824 -66 Active #1 · #1 Mid · 63 games · 74.6%
2. 2 Knight 1676 -36 Active #3 · #2 Mid · 54 games · 79.6%
3. 3 ShowMaker 1560 -59 Active #23 · #6 Mid · 41 games · 68.3%
4. 4 Scout 1553 -77 Active #19 · #4 Mid · 49 games · 69.4%
5. 5 Doinb 1522 -115 · 33 games · 57.6%
6. 6 Jojopyun 1498 -38 Active #70 · #15 Mid · 25 games · 64%
7. 7 Zeka 1496 -73 Active #47 · #10 Mid · 58 games · 67.2%
8. 8 Abbedagge 1465 -65 · 20 games · 65%
9. 9 Shanks 1454 -64 Active #99 · #20 Mid · 35 games · 68.6%
10. 10 Maple 1446 -107 · 26 games · 61.5%
11. 11 Xiaohu 1441 -176 Active #24 · #7 Mid · 30 games · 46.7%
12. 12 Ucal 1441 -29 Active #366 · #72 Mid · 25 games · 60%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2019–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Sylas. The gap is measured against its own 53.1% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Neeko	Support	52	69.2%	+16.1
Nidalee	Jungle	34	67.6%	+14.5
Skarner	Jungle	48	66.7%	+13.6
Irelia	Top	33	66.7%	+13.6
Poppy	Jungle	85	64.7%	+11.6
Tristana	Bot	48	64.6%	+11.5
Gwen	Top	102	62.7%	+9.6
Aphelios	Bot	189	61.9%	+8.8

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Zoe	Mid	30	30%	-23.1
Hecarim	Jungle	31	35.5%	-17.6
Pyke	Support	27	40.7%	-12.4
Corki	Mid	59	40.7%	-12.4
Nautilus	Support	255	42.7%	-10.4
Nocturne	Jungle	64	43.8%	-9.3
Volibear	Jungle	88	44.3%	-8.8
LeBlanc	Mid	27	44.4%	-8.7

Across all seasons (2019–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Ryze	Mid	89	65.2%	+12.1
Syndra	Mid	48	60.4%	+7.3
Ahri	Mid	130	59.2%	+6.1
Lissandra	Mid	31	58.1%	+5
Azir	Mid	193	58%	+4.9
Sejuani	Jungle	42	57.1%	+4
Viktor	Mid	100	57%	+3.9
LeBlanc	Mid	95	55.8%	+2.7

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Annie	Mid	25	40%	-13.1
Yone	Mid	40	40%	-13.1
Jayce	Mid	30	43.3%	-9.8
Aurora	Mid	27	44.4%	-8.7
Kennen	Top	27	44.4%	-8.7
Twisted Fate	Mid	101	47.5%	-5.6
Galio	Mid	56	48.2%	-4.9
Akali	Mid	126	48.4%	-4.7

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LPL 715 · 53.8%
• LCK 418 · 53.3%
• LEC 258 · 44.6%
• Worlds 189 · 52.9%
• LCS 183 · 54.1%
• PCS 162 · 53.7%
• MSI 85 · 64.7%
• LMS 59 · 55.9%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
Bilibili Gaming	65	64.6%
Hanwha Life Esports	64	62.5%
FPFunPlus Phoenix	62	51.6%
JD Gaming	58	67.2%
Top Esports	57	66.7%
Team WE	56	50%
Gen.G	52	69.2%
EDward Gaming	52	65.4%
Oh My God	51	52.9%
Invictus Gaming	49	46.9%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Sylas?

Neeko as Support: 69.2% wins over 52 games together, +16.1 points against Sylas's 53.1% average.

Which champion counters Sylas in Mid?

Annie in Mid: Sylas only wins 40% of their 25 direct duels, -13.1 points below its average.

Which lane does Sylas play in pro?

Mainly Mid, which accounts for 80.4% of its 2,181 major-league games, with a 53.2% win rate. It is also seen Top (10.9%).

Is Sylas good in professional play?

Over 2,181 major-league games since 2019, Sylas holds a 53.1% win rate. Its most played season was 2019 with 501 games, and it was last picked on November 7, 2026.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	12 · April 11, 2021 → May 9, 2021
Longest loss streak	9 · September 10, 2019 → September 14, 2019
Average game length	31m 54s · 33m 52s
Longest game	70m 16s · T1 vs Nongshim RedForce
Shortest game	16m 01s · Invictus Gaming vs SK Telecom T1