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Taliyah vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Taliyah vs Sylas

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Taliyah is a control mage who must manage Sylas's high early pressure and mobility by punishing his engages with W and E.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Sylas easy melee trades and avoid letting him scale freely.

Trading pattern

Trade short with Q poke, then punish Sylas if he dashes through E or walks predictably into W range.
Avoid extended trades if W and E are on cooldown or if Sylas still has E available to engage.
Use W to displace Sylas through E for strong burst and disengage potential.

Danger windows

Sylas is dangerous when E is available to engage and when W heal is up during extended trades.
Avoid extended trades when W and E are down as Taliyah is vulnerable to Sylas's melee pressure.
Be cautious pushing without vision since Sylas can punish with his mobility and sustain.

Early game

Use Q to poke Sylas early and keep him at range to avoid his E engage and W sustain.
Respect Sylas's E engage and only commit to trades when his E is down or he misses it.
Hold W and E to punish Sylas's forward movement or dash attempts for short trades.

Power spikes

Level 6 R grants strong map pressure and roaming potential for Taliyah.
First completed mage item improves Q poke and wave control.
Respect Sylas's level 3 Q-W-E skirmish pattern and level 6 R for all-in threat windows.

Win conditions

Control the mid wave with Q and punish Sylas's engages with W and E to deny his melee trades.
Use successful trades and wave control to create roam opportunities with R for map pressure.
Exploit Sylas's cooldowns on E and W to force short trades and prevent him from healing or engaging effectively.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup