Syndra vs Taliyah MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Syndra vs Taliyah

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Syndra is a burst control mage with medium lane pressure who must use Q and W to control space and punish Taliyah's forward movement.
Focus on denying Taliyah safe scaling by threatening E stuns and punishing her cooldowns to prevent her from roaming freely.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and W to control space, holding E to punish Taliyah's commits or dashes through her E zone.
Avoid trading if E stun is unavailable, as Syndra is vulnerable without it.
Use sphere placement to maximize E stun threat and burst with R when the stun lands.

Danger windows

Syndra is vulnerable when E is on cooldown or missed, as she has no mobility or sustain.
Watch for Taliyah's W and E combo, which can displace and slow, punishing Syndra's immobility.
Punish Taliyah if she uses W or E without a clear follow-up or peel need, as she becomes vulnerable.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke and zone early, avoiding extended trades before level 6 since Syndra lacks mobility and sustain.
Respect Taliyah's W and E cooldowns by stepping up to threaten E stuns when those are down.
Keep the wave in a state that limits Taliyah's ability to push and roam safely.

Power spikes

Syndra's major spikes are level 6 R for burst and first completed mage item for stronger poke.
Taliyah's major spikes are level 6 R for map pressure and first completed mage item for wave control.
Syndra's level 11 and 16 Q upgrades increase poke frequency and threat of stuns, enhancing lane control.

Win conditions

Win lane by using Q and W to control space and punish Taliyah's forward movement with E stun into R burst.
Deny Taliyah safe wave pushes to limit her roam potential and force her to farm under pressure.
Capitalize on cooldown windows of Taliyah's W and E to secure kills or force summoner spells.