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Lux vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lux vs Sylas

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Lux is a long-range artillery mage with high early agency and lane pressure who must maintain range control to avoid Sylas's melee all-ins.
Prioritize poking with E and punishing Sylas's engage attempts with Q root to deny his extended trades and scaling.

Trading pattern

Poke with E and punish Sylas when he misses Sylas E by landing Q into burst combo.
Use W to shield yourself against Sylas W healing during trades.
Avoid extended trades if Sylas has Sylas E and Sylas W up; look for short trades when these cooldowns are down.

Danger windows

Sylas is most dangerous when Sylas E is up for engage and Sylas W for healing; respect these cooldowns.
Missed Q leaves you vulnerable to Sylas all-in; avoid reckless Q attempts.
Losing range control invites Sylas to all-in; maintain spacing especially pre-6.

Early game

Use E to consistently poke Sylas before he can engage with Sylas E.
Respect Sylas's engage window when Sylas E is available; avoid reckless Q usage that leaves you vulnerable.
Keep the wave on your side to limit Sylas's ability to all-in and punish missed Qs.

Power spikes

Lux's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item for burst potential.
Sylas's major spikes are level 3 Q-W-E skirmish pattern and level 6 Sylas R if he steals a valuable ultimate.
Respect Sylas's level 3 power spike to avoid getting caught in his engage and sustain trades.

Win conditions

Win by using E poke and Q root to control lane and deny Sylas's engage opportunities.
Punish Sylas when Sylas E or Sylas W are on cooldown with burst combos.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to outburst Sylas and maintain lane pressure.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup