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Sylas · Mid

Standard build

BalancedRecommendedData-drivenPatch 16.19.1
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When to use it

The default path: Cryptbloom, Archangel's Staff and Blackfire Torch give the ability power, magic penetration and ability haste this class relies on. Pick it when you have no reason to adapt. Built from Riot's item tags and the champion's class; Riot publishes no build statistics.

This build is part of the guide Sylas Items: What to Buy and When.

Where it's played

Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.

Summoner's RiftRed side · bottom leftBlue side · top right
  1. MidMain60% of matches
  2. JunglePriority 240% of matches
  3. TopPriority 3

Starting items

Doran's RingHealth, mana regeneration and ability power.Health PotionHealth regeneration.

Core items

  1. 1CryptbloomAbility power, magic penetration and ability haste.
  2. 2Archangel's StaffAbility power, mana and ability haste.
  3. 3Blackfire TorchAbility power, mana and ability haste.

Boots

Sorcerer's ShoesMagic penetration.

Situational

Zhonya's HourglassAgainst heavy physical damage.Banshee's VeilAgainst heavy magic damage.MorellonomiconCuts the enemy's healing.

Runes

Primary· Sorcery

PrecisionDominationSorceryInspirationResolve
Summon AeryArcane CometStormraider's SurgeDeathfire Touch
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Secondary· Inspiration

PrecisionDominationInspirationResolve
Hextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash Back
Triple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All Trades

Shards

Adaptive ForceAttack SpeedAbility Haste
Adaptive ForceMove SpeedHealth Scaling
HealthTenacity and Slow ResistHealth Scaling

Summoner spells

  • Flash
  • Ignite