LeBlanc vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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LeBlanc vs Sylas

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

LeBlanc is a mobile AP assassin with medium lane pressure who aims to punish Sylas's melee range and sustain reliance.
Focus on denying Sylas extended trades by using burst and mobility to avoid his skirmish pattern and healing windows.

Trading pattern

Use W for burst and repositioning, then threaten E root to force Sylas back before he can engage.
Punish Sylas when Sylas E is on cooldown or missed by aggressively trading with your full combo.
Avoid trading if you miss W engage, as Sylas can punish your low waveclear and lack of escape.

Danger windows

Sylas is dangerous when Sylas E knockup/stun is available; keep distance to avoid his engage.
If Sylas uses Sylas E to engage and misses, you can punish hard with burst and mobility.
Be cautious when your W return pad is controlled, as it limits your escape options.

Early game

Use level 2 burst with Q plus W or E to punish Sylas before he unlocks his full skirmish combo at level 3.
Avoid extended trades early to minimize risk from Sylas's melee engage and healing from Sylas W.
Keep wave control to prevent Sylas from safely engaging with Sylas E.

Power spikes

Respect Sylas's level 3 spike when he unlocks Q-W-E skirmish and sustain combo.
LeBlanc's major spikes are level 2 burst combo, level 6 R for double ability burst, and first completed AP item.
Sylas's level 6 Sylas R can be dangerous depending on stolen ultimates; play around this power spike.

Win conditions

Win by using your superior mobility and burst to deny Sylas extended trades and force him out of lane.
Punish Sylas cooldowns, especially Sylas E and Sylas W, to prevent him from sustaining and engaging.
Use level 6 R to amplify burst damage and secure kills before Sylas can react with stolen ultimates.