Akali vs Sylas
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win most trades pre-6 through Q-passive auto combos and superior energy management, especially at levels 2-3 when you have W for safety.
- Post-6 becomes skill-dependent but slightly Sylas-favored if he steals your R, since his sustained damage and healing outscale your burst in extended fights.
How to Trade
- Use Q-passive auto trades when he goes for CS, then immediately W or E back to avoid his E2-W retaliation.
- In extended trades, weave multiple Q-passive autos with W repositioning rather than committing to full combos, as his healing makes burst-or-nothing approaches ineffective.
Wave Control
- Maintain wave control through superior early push with Q spam, looking to freeze near your tower where you can zone him from CS with Q harassment.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you're roaming, as Sylas can match your push and has better gank setup with his E.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W defensively against his Q poke alone, save it for when he commits with E2 since that's his main kill threat.
- Avoid staying in melee range after using your combo, as his W healing and lower cooldowns make him stronger in sustained melee fights.
Created on 12/07/2025
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