Best Sylas Jungle Counters

Low Elo data lists Master Yi Jungle, Viego Jungle, Kha'Zix Jungle, Naafiri Jungle, Zac Jungle, Shaco Jungle, Bel'Veth Jungle, Briar Jungle, Kindred Jungle, and Warwick Jungle as the strongest counters for Sylas Jungle. Sylas Jungle is listed as favorable into Shyvana Jungle, Malphite Jungle, Amumu Jungle, Rammus Jungle, Zyra Jungle, Sejuani Jungle, Hecarim Jungle, Nocturne Jungle, Xin Zhao Jungle, and Teemo Jungle. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Updated 2026-11-15. Data is current for LoL patch 26.22 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

Sylas Jungle matchup tips

  1. Sylas vs Lee Sin Jungle - Avoid taking an isolated early duel with Lee before you have enough levels and items; Sylas players recommend evading strong early duelists and using later 2v2s once you have more power.
  2. Sylas Jungle vs Malphite Top - Malphite's common tank core stacks armor, while Sylas's main spell damage is magic. Hijack(R) also lets Sylas reuse Unstoppable Force(R), turning Malphite's teamfight engage into a second area knockup against his team.
  3. Sylas vs Master Yi Jungle - Land Abduct(E2) during a skirmish and keep the trade short; if Yi commits, steal Highlander(R) with Hijack(R) to create distance rather than standing in his sustained attacks.
  4. Sylas vs Diana Jungle - Don't try to match Diana's full clear; look for a worthwhile level-3 gank or skirmish instead, since Sylas players report that her farm tempo is hard to match.
  5. Sylas vs Hecarim Jungle - Sylas can turn Hecarim's committed dive into a counter-engage: Kingslayer sustains him at close range, and Hijack gives him Hecarim's fear-and-charge ultimate. Hecarim's faster early clear is the main window to keep Sylas from reaching those fights on even terms.
  6. Sylas vs Xin Zhao Jungle - Use a stolen Crescent Guard(R) when you are surrounded to knock other enemies away and create space around the target you want to focus.
  7. Sylas vs Zac Jungle - When an objective fight is coming, steal Let's Bounce!(R) for its repeated area knock-ups; a Sylas guide recommends prioritizing area-effect ultimates for upcoming teamfights.
  8. Sylas vs Teemo Jungle - Wait for Teemo to spend Blinding Dart before relying on basic attacks; while blinded, keep using your chain spells and attack again when the blind ends.

Top 10 Low Elo Sylas Jungle same-role counters

  1. Master Yi Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Master Yi Jungle, 46.6% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 7,476 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Viego Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Viego Jungle, 46.9% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 8,764 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Kha'Zix Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Kha'Zix Jungle, 49.3% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 4,346 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Naafiri Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Naafiri Jungle, 46.5% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,980 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Zac Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Zac Jungle, 45.4% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,195 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Shaco Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Shaco Jungle, 47.7% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 4,311 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Bel'Veth Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Bel'Veth Jungle, 45.1% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 2,082 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Briar Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Briar Jungle, 45.4% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 5,001 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Kindred Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Kindred Jungle, 49.0% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,433 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Warwick Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Warwick Jungle, 45.6% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 4,964 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Sylas Jungle is good against

  1. Shyvana Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Shyvana Jungle, 53.1% observed win rate, +5.5 percentage points vs expected, 6,137 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Malphite Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Malphite Jungle, 58.9% observed win rate, +5.3 percentage points vs expected, 2,142 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Amumu Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Amumu Jungle, 49.1% observed win rate, +1.9 percentage points vs expected, 4,159 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Rammus Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Rammus Jungle, 47.1% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,088 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Zyra Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Zyra Jungle, 48.4% observed win rate, +1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,559 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Sejuani Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Sejuani Jungle, 47.9% observed win rate, +1.3 percentage points vs expected, 2,633 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Hecarim Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Hecarim Jungle, 53.1% observed win rate, +1.3 percentage points vs expected, 3,477 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Nocturne Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Nocturne Jungle, 50.8% observed win rate, +1.3 percentage points vs expected, 5,964 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Xin Zhao Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Xin Zhao Jungle, 50.7% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 3,150 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Teemo Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Teemo Jungle, 51.1% observed win rate, +0.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,020 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 Low Elo Sylas Jungle all-role counters

  1. Master Yi Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Master Yi Jungle, 46.6% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 7,476 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Viego Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Viego Jungle, 46.9% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 8,764 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Illaoi Top - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Illaoi Top, 44.7% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 3,749 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Kha'Zix Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Kha'Zix Jungle, 49.3% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 4,346 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Cassiopeia Mid - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Cassiopeia Mid, 49.1% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,383 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Naafiri Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Naafiri Jungle, 46.5% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,980 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Veigar Mid - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Veigar Mid, 45.5% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 5,140 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Zac Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Zac Jungle, 45.4% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,195 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Shaco Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Shaco Jungle, 47.7% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 4,311 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Bel'Veth Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Bel'Veth Jungle, 45.1% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 2,082 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 Low Elo all-role champions Sylas Jungle is good against

  1. Malphite Mid - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Malphite Mid, 56.6% observed win rate, +6.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,204 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Shyvana Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Shyvana Jungle, 53.1% observed win rate, +5.5 percentage points vs expected, 6,137 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Malphite Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Malphite Jungle, 58.9% observed win rate, +5.3 percentage points vs expected, 2,142 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Malphite Top - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Malphite Top, 53.4% observed win rate, +5.3 percentage points vs expected, 7,537 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Alistar Support - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Alistar Support, 52.1% observed win rate, +2.6 percentage points vs expected, 5,621 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Amumu Jungle - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Amumu Jungle, 49.1% observed win rate, +1.9 percentage points vs expected, 4,159 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Maokai Support - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Maokai Support, 52.3% observed win rate, +1.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,192 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Malphite Support - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Malphite Support, 56.5% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,921 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Ahri Mid - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Ahri Mid, 50.6% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 10,451 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Ashe ADC - Low Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Ashe ADC, 52.0% observed win rate, +1.6 percentage points vs expected, 9,181 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo Sylas Jungle same-role counters

  1. Taliyah Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Taliyah Jungle, 44.9% observed win rate, -1.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,928 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Viego Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Viego Jungle, 48.9% observed win rate, -1.8 percentage points vs expected, 6,696 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Graves Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Graves Jungle, 48.6% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 6,820 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Kha'Zix Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Kha'Zix Jungle, 48.7% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 5,044 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Zyra Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Zyra Jungle, 45.7% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,245 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Talon Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Talon Jungle, 47.8% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 5,062 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Shaco Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Shaco Jungle, 47.4% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,199 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Jayce Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Jayce Jungle, 51.5% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 2,045 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Kayn Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Kayn Jungle, 48.5% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 4,574 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Elise Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Elise Jungle, 47.5% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,423 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo champions Sylas Jungle is good against

  1. Shyvana Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Shyvana Jungle, 58.6% observed win rate, +5.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,711 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Hecarim Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Hecarim Jungle, 54.0% observed win rate, +3.8 percentage points vs expected, 6,655 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Amumu Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Amumu Jungle, 56.4% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,421 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Nunu & Willump Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Nunu & Willump Jungle, 53.1% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,806 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Sejuani Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Sejuani Jungle, 48.9% observed win rate, +1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,788 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Cho'Gath Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Cho'Gath Jungle, 50.1% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 5,780 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Rammus Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Rammus Jungle, 48.3% observed win rate, +1.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,071 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Rek'Sai Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Rek'Sai Jungle, 48.5% observed win rate, +1.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,278 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Nidalee Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Nidalee Jungle, 49.2% observed win rate, +0.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,469 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Ekko Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Ekko Jungle, 50.5% observed win rate, +0.6 percentage points vs expected, 4,592 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo Sylas Jungle all-role counters

  1. Riven Top - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Riven Top, 47.0% observed win rate, -1.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,849 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Taliyah Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Taliyah Jungle, 44.9% observed win rate, -1.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,928 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Viego Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Viego Jungle, 48.9% observed win rate, -1.8 percentage points vs expected, 6,696 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Graves Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Graves Jungle, 48.6% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 6,820 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Kha'Zix Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Kha'Zix Jungle, 48.7% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 5,044 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Taliyah Mid - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Taliyah Mid, 45.9% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,320 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Zyra Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Zyra Jungle, 45.7% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,245 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Yasuo Mid - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Yasuo Mid, 48.0% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 6,790 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Cassiopeia Mid - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Cassiopeia Mid, 48.4% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,553 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Yasuo Top - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Yasuo Top, 48.8% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 2,647 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo all-role champions Sylas Jungle is good against

  1. Malphite Top - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Malphite Top, 56.1% observed win rate, +6.6 percentage points vs expected, 4,237 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Shyvana Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Shyvana Jungle, 58.6% observed win rate, +5.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,711 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Hecarim Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Hecarim Jungle, 54.0% observed win rate, +3.8 percentage points vs expected, 6,655 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Amumu Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Amumu Jungle, 56.4% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,421 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Alistar Support - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Alistar Support, 51.5% observed win rate, +2.9 percentage points vs expected, 7,245 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Nunu & Willump Jungle - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Nunu & Willump Jungle, 53.1% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,806 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Diana Mid - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Diana Mid, 53.0% observed win rate, +2.1 percentage points vs expected, 2,744 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Dr. Mundo Top - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Dr. Mundo Top, 52.1% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,426 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Draven ADC - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Draven ADC, 52.2% observed win rate, +1.8 percentage points vs expected, 3,419 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Ahri Mid - High Elo data: Sylas Jungle vs Ahri Mid, 50.9% observed win rate, +1.6 percentage points vs expected, 8,064 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

How these matchup statistics are calculated

Counter and synergy statistics use Ranked Solo/Duo games, exclude matches shorter than 600 seconds, and group results by patch window, region, rank scope, and champion role.

Pairwise pages use a rolling three-patch window and compare observed win rate with a log-odds expected win rate based on each champion's role-adjusted baseline; listed pairs require at least 1,000 games.

Read the full methodology for the model and guidance on interpreting these results.