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How to Play SyndraMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.16

The recommended Syndra Mid build for LoL Patch 26.16, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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TranscendentPDark SphereQForce of WillWScatter the WeakEUnleashed PowerR
Patch 26.16 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchA#16of 56 Mid champions
Win rate52.4%vs 51.3% role avg
Pick rate8.6%4th most picked Mid
Ban rate13.4%

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Syndra Mid Build (Patch 26.16)

Highest win rate build path (8.2% pick rate, 51.5% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.5% WR
InspirationPRIMARY
First StrikeKEYSTONE
Magical Footwear
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
SorcerySECONDARY
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashTeleportTeleport

Skill order

Dark SphereQForce of WillWScatter the WeakEMax Q first
Dark Sphere14579
Force of Will38101213
Scatter the Weak21415
Unleashed Power611

Item build

8.2% pick
StartingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth PotionDoran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLuden's EchoLuden's EchoShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalLuden's EchoLuden's EchoShadowflameShadowflameBlackfire TorchBlackfire TorchRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassDark SealDark Seal

Syndra Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.16)

Syndra holds a 52.4% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.16, 1.1 points above the Mid role average of 51.3%. That is the 16th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 8.6% pick rate (4th most played in the role) and a 13.4% ban rate, Syndra gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Syndra Mid slipped from S to A tier in Patch 26.16. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At A tier, Syndra is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Syndra Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Zed (38.2% win rate for Syndra) and Xerath (48.6% win rate for Syndra): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Viktor (58.9%) and Yone (58.1%) are the matchups to look for, where Syndra wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.16:

Frequently asked questions

Is Syndra good in Patch 26.16?

Syndra is A tier Mid in Patch 26.16 with a 52.4% win rate, 8.6% pick rate, and 13.4% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Syndra Mid after Patch 26.16 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Syndra Mid?

The best Syndra Mid build in Patch 26.16 uses Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with the First Strike keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Syndra Mid is A tier with 52.4% win rate this patch.

Who counters Syndra?

Champions that counter Syndra in Patch 26.16 include Zed (38.2% Syndra win rate), Xerath (48.6% Syndra win rate), Ahri (48.7% Syndra 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 Syndra?

To climb with Syndra Mid in Patch 26.16, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Using teleport, Tracking spells, and Contesting vision. Using teleport: Teleport is a versatile tool in you skill set that requires thoughtful usage. Tracking spells: Summoner spells, like flash, are the most universal, yet the most valuable asset any champion has.