Taliyah vs Syndra MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Taliyah vs Syndra

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

This matchup is a medium pressure control mage duel where Taliyah must manage Syndra's stun threat and burst windows carefully.
Taliyah should aim to control the wave and deny Syndra safe poke and stun setups to prevent scaling into her powerful level 6 and item spikes.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and only commit W and E when Syndra moves predictably into your zone or tries to engage with Syndra E.
Punish Syndra if she misses Syndra E by using W to displace her and E to zone, forcing short trades.
Avoid extended trades if W and E are down, as Syndra's burst and stun can punish your limited mobility.

Danger windows

Syndra is most dangerous when Syndra E is up and she has spheres positioned to stun and follow with Syndra R burst.
Avoid trading or pushing when Syndra's Syndra E and Syndra R are available and Syndra has good sphere control.
Be cautious when your W and E are down, as Syndra can exploit your reduced peel and zoning tools.

Early game

Use Q to poke and control the wave early while holding W and E to punish Syndra's forward movement or attempts to set up her E stun.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Syndra's stun and burst can be lethal if caught out of position.
Push the wave safely to create roam opportunities and deny Syndra the chance to set up spheres for stun combos.

Power spikes

Respect Syndra's level 6 R burst window and her first completed mage item spike for poke and kill potential.
Taliyah's major spikes are level 6 R for map plays and first mage item for improved poke and wave control.
Level 3 unlocks your full Q-W-E combo, enabling punishes on Syndra's forward movements.

Win conditions

Control mid wave with Q to limit Syndra's sphere setup and punish her if she walks into your W and E zone.
Use your W displacement and E slow to punish Syndra's lack of mobility and force short trades.
Push and roam on your level 6 R to create map pressure and deny Syndra safe scaling and roaming opportunities.