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Sylas vs Ekko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sylas vs Ekko

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Sylas is a high-agency melee skirmisher who must leverage E to engage and extended trades with W for sustain.
Pressure Ekko early to deny his low early agency and prevent him from setting up short trades or scaling safely.

Trading pattern

Use E to engage or threaten trades, then follow up with Q and W for damage and healing.
Punish Ekko when Ekko W is down or missed, as his stun threat and shield vanish.
Disengage if E is missed or on cooldown to avoid Ekko's counter-engage with Ekko E and Ekko Q burst.

Danger windows

Respect Ekko W stun setup; avoid fighting inside the zone before it activates.
Avoid extended trades when Sylas's E or W are down to prevent Ekko burst punish.
Be cautious around Ekko R timing as it heals and resets his burst potential.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to unlock full Q-W-E trade combo and threaten Ekko before his level 6.
Punish Ekko if he misses Ekko Q or Ekko W setup by engaging immediately with E.
Avoid extended trades without W up as sustain is key to winning early fights.

Power spikes

Sylas's level 3 unlocks full Q-W-E skirmish pattern with dash and sustain.
Sylas's level 6 R can turn fights if Ekko's R is valuable.
Ekko's level 6 Ekko R is a major danger spike to respect.

Win conditions

Use E to engage and force extended trades while healing with W to outlast Ekko's short burst.
R Ekko's ult to deny his escape or healing and turn fights in your favor.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Ekko safe scaling and force him into risky trades before level 6.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup