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Irelia vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Irelia

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Sylas

Irelia vs Sylas

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Irelia controls lane pressure and wants to deny Sylas a safe scaling window by using wave control and Q resets.
Manage minion waves to maintain Q mobility and prepare for all-ins when Sylas's engage tools are down.

Trading pattern

Stack passive then use Q resets to engage only when E or R marks Sylas for a stun or slow.
Punish Sylas heavily if he misses Sylas E engage or uses Sylas W heal early.
Avoid committing without Q reset paths or if Sylas's Sylas E is ready to counter-engage.

Danger windows

Sylas is dangerous when Sylas E is up for knockup engage; respect spacing.
Avoid extended trades when Sylas W heal is available to negate damage.
Be cautious when lacking Q resets or passive stacks, as Sylas can punish overcommitment.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike with Q and E to threaten stuns and extended trades.
Avoid fighting Sylas if he has Sylas E available to engage or escape.
Keep wave state favorable for Q resets to maintain high mobility and healing.

Power spikes

Level 2 with Q and E for stun and mobility.
Level 6 R for strong engage and zone control.
First completed fighter item for sustained damage and survivability.

Win conditions

Use minion waves to create Q reset paths and force extended trades with E or R marks.
Punish Sylas when Sylas E or Sylas W are on cooldown by all-inning aggressively.
Convert successful all-ins into side pressure or roams to snowball lead and deny Sylas scaling.

Tip: For Irelia vs Sylas, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup