Syndra vs Akshan MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Syndra vs Akshan

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Syndra is a burst control mage with medium lane pressure who must manage Akshan's high early agency and mobility.
Focus on denying Akshan's short trades and punishing his mobility cooldowns to avoid giving him roam opportunities.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and W to control space, holding E to punish Akshan's engage or reposition with a stun.
After Akshan uses E to engage, punish his missed or interrupted mobility with E stun into burst.
Avoid committing to trades if E is down, as Syndra is immobile and vulnerable to Akshan's all-ins.

Danger windows

Syndra is vulnerable if E is missed or on cooldown, as she has no escape against Akshan's mobility.
Akshan E and Akshan R create high danger windows for Syndra to respect.
Avoid extended trades when Akshan's mobility is available to prevent getting caught by his engage or burst.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke and control space early, avoiding extended trades before level 6.
Respect Akshan's high early pressure and mobility; avoid overextending to prevent being engaged on by Akshan E.
Keep E ready to punish Akshan E engages or repositioning attempts.

Power spikes

Syndra's level 6 R burst and first completed mage item are major spikes to threaten Akshan.
Akshan's level 2 Q plus E utility and level 6 R are spikes to respect and avoid all-ins.
Syndra's level 11 and 16 Q upgrades increase poke frequency and stun threat, strengthening lane control.

Win conditions

Use Q and W to control lane space and poke, then punish Akshan's engage attempts with E stun into R burst.
Deny Akshan's roam opportunities by punishing his E usage and maintaining lane pressure.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to increase burst threat and force Akshan to play defensively, securing lane control.