SUPPORT · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

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How to Play SylasSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Sylas Support build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Petricite BurstPChain LashQKingslayerWAbscond / AbductEHijackR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeC#42of 49 Support champions
Win rate50.2%vs 51.6% role avg
Pick rate1.6%35th most picked Support
Ban rate18.8%

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Sylas Support Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (1.6% pick rate, 48.7% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

48.7% WR
DominationPRIMARY
ElectrocuteKEYSTONE
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Relentless Hunter
SorcerySECONDARY
Transcendence
Scorch
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

KingslayerWAbscond / AbductEChain LashQMax W first
Chain Lash31415
Kingslayer24579
Abscond / Abduct18101213
Hijack611

Item build

1.6% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildHextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassShadowflameShadowflame
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalHextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassZaz'Zak's RealmspikeZaz'Zak's RealmspikeCelestial OppositionCelestial OppositionStormsurgeStormsurgeBloodsongBloodsong

Sylas Support meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Sylas holds a 50.2% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.14, 1.3 points below the Support role average of 51.6%. That is the 42nd highest win rate of 49 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 1.6% pick rate (35th most played in the role) and a 18.8% ban rate, Sylas is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Sylas Support held steady at C tier through Patch 26.14, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At C tier, Sylas is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Sylas Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Thresh (44.9% win rate for Sylas) and Camille (46.3% win rate for Sylas): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Pyke (53.1%) and Lulu (52.6%) are the matchups to look for, where Sylas wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Sylas matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Sylas good in Patch 26.14?

Sylas is C tier Support in Patch 26.14 with a 50.2% win rate, 1.6% pick rate, and 18.8% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Sylas Support after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role.

What is the best build for Sylas Support?

The best Sylas Support build in Patch 26.14 uses Hextech Rocketbelt, Zhonya's Hourglass, Shadowflame with the Electrocute keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Sylas Support is C tier with 50.2% win rate this patch.

Who counters Sylas?

Champions that counter Sylas in Patch 26.14 include Thresh (44.9% Sylas win rate), Camille (46.3% Sylas win rate), Nautilus (46.6% Sylas win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Sylas?

To climb with Sylas Support in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Baiting, Base timers, and Level up timers. Baiting: Baiting is a mindgame employed to provoke enemies into making a mistake. Base timers: Base timers are crucial for managing your resources.