Orianna vs Syndra MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Orianna vs Syndra

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Orianna is a control mage who must manage ball placement to control the lane and create teamfight opportunities.
With medium lane pressure but low early agency, Orianna should avoid giving Syndra free poke or all-in windows early.

Trading pattern

Trade by zoning with ball placement and poking, then use E shield or W speed to mitigate Syndra's poke return.
Punish Syndra if she misses Syndra E, as she becomes vulnerable without her stun and escape tool.
Avoid reckless ability use; conserve mana and cooldowns to prevent being punished by Syndra's burst.

Danger windows

Syndra's E stun when combined with spheres is a lethal threat; avoid clustering and respect this cooldown.
Level 6 Syndra R burst can kill if caught out; keep ball shield ready and maintain safe spacing.
Syndra is vulnerable if she misses Syndra E; use this to step forward for trades or wave pressure.

Early game

Use Q to poke safely while maintaining ball position to shield or speed through Syndra's poke.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Q cooldown is longer and mana is limited.
Respect Syndra's E stun threat by keeping spacing and not clustering your ball near her spheres.

Power spikes

Orianna's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item.
Respect Syndra's level 6 R burst and first completed mage item spikes.
Syndra's level 11 and 16 spikes increase her poke and stun frequency, so play more cautiously then.

Win conditions

Control the lane through precise ball placement to zone Syndra and create safe poke windows.
Punish Syndra's missed Syndra E to deny her burst and force her to play defensively.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to leverage R in teamfights and dominate mid game control.