Syndra vs Akali MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Syndra vs Akali

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Syndra is a burst control mage with medium lane pressure and no mobility, needing to manage sphere setup and E cooldown carefully.
Focus on denying Akali safe windows to use Akali W and punish her when it is down to prevent her from extending trades.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and W to zone Akali, holding E to punish her commit attempts or Akali W windows.
Punish Akali's Akali W downtime by stepping forward for short trades and threatening E stun into R burst.
Avoid engaging when Akali has Akali W active, as it grants her stealth and safe trade windows.

Danger windows

Syndra is vulnerable when E is on cooldown or missed, as she lacks mobility to escape Akali all-ins.
Akali's Akali W provides stealth and safety for extended trades; avoid committing during this window.
Be cautious when Akali has Akali R available, as it enables lethal burst and mobility for all-ins.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke and control space early, avoiding extended trades until level 3 when Akali's trading pattern becomes stronger.
Respect Akali's early high lane pressure and mobility, especially around her Akali W and Akali E cooldowns.
Avoid missing E, as Syndra has no escape and can be all-in'd by Akali's burst.

Power spikes

Syndra's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item for strong burst and poke.
Akali's major spikes are level 3 unlock of Akali Q-W-E combo and level 6 Akali R, which Syndra must respect.
Syndra's level 11 and 16 power spikes improve Q cooldown and poke strength, enhancing lane control.

Win conditions

Use Q and W to control space and poke, then capitalize on Akali W downtime to land E stun and follow up with R for burst kills.
Deny Akali safe trading windows by zoning her out and punishing her energy/resource limits.
Scale through safe farming and item spikes to outburst Akali in mid to late game fights.