Ryze vs Syndra MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Syndra

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Ryze is a scaling mage with medium mobility who needs to manage mana and avoid Syndra's long-range poke to safely farm.
Focus on controlling wave and avoiding giving Syndra free space to land Syndra E stun combos that lead to burst.

Trading pattern

Use E and Q for poke and hold W to punish Syndra if she tries to commit, especially when Syndra E is on cooldown.
Avoid extended trades without mana to maintain threat and follow-up rotations.
Respect Syndra E cooldown; when it's down, Syndra is less threatening and you can look for short trades or wave pressure.

Danger windows

Syndra is dangerous when Syndra E is up and she can land a stun to set up Syndra R burst.
Avoid stepping forward to cast E when low on mana or when W root is down to prevent being punished.
Be cautious when Syndra has full sphere setup as it increases her control and stun threat.

Early game

Play cautiously early as Ryze has low early agency and Syndra can punish missteps with Syndra E into Syndra R burst.
Use controlled E and Q poke when safe, but avoid stepping into Syndra's range without W ready to root.
Avoid pushing too hard early to reduce vulnerability to Syndra's poke and potential jungle pressure.

Power spikes

Ryze's major spikes are first mana/AP item and level 6 R for map plays and sustained damage.
Syndra's major spikes are level 6 Syndra R burst and first completed mage item increasing poke and kill threat.
Respect Syndra's level 6 burst window and avoid overextending before your item power spike.

Win conditions

Win by safely farming and scaling into sustained spell rotations with Q and E.
Use waveclear to deny Syndra roam opportunities and create map pressure with R.
Punish Syndra when Syndra E is down or when she mispositions without sphere setup to force short trades or all-ins.