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Sylas vs Zoe MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zoe

Sylas vs Zoe

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Sylas is a melee skirmisher who must manage his engage with E to avoid Zoe's poke and burst.
Apply lane pressure to deny Zoe calm scaling and prevent her from finding good angles for Zoe E and Zoe Q.

Trading pattern

Engage trades with E to close distance, then use W for healing and Q to slow Zoe.
Avoid trading when E or W is on cooldown as you lose sustain and engage tools.
Punish Zoe's missed Zoe E or poorly timed Zoe R by forcing extended trades with your sustain.

Danger windows

Be cautious when your E or W is down, as you lose engage and sustain, making you vulnerable to Zoe poke.
Avoid engaging if Zoe's Zoe E is available and aimed well, as it sets up her burst.
Punish Zoe after she wastes Zoe E or Zoe R, as she becomes vulnerable to your all-in.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to engage with Q-W-E combo for trades and sustain.
Avoid extended poke before E is available to engage or escape.
Punish Zoe after she misses Zoe E by engaging immediately with E.

Power spikes

Sylas spikes at level 3 with full Q-W-E combo and sustain.
Level 6 is a major spike if you can steal a valuable ultimate to counter Zoe's poke or burst.
Respect Zoe's level 6 spike with Zoe R enabling extended poke angles and burst potential.

Win conditions

Use E to engage and force extended trades while leveraging W healing to outlast Zoe's poke.
Steal impactful ultimates at level 6 to turn Zoe's burst against her or to gain kill pressure.
Deny Zoe's ability to safely land Zoe E by threatening with your hard engage and punishing cooldowns.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup