Yone vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Sylas

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who uses E + Q combo to force trades with a planned exit against Sylas.
Sylas has high early agency and lane pressure, so Yone must avoid giving him free all-in windows and respect his engage tools.

Trading pattern

Use E + second Q to gap close and threaten knockup, then snap back with E to avoid Sylas's Sylas E engage or Sylas W heal.
Punish Sylas if he misses Sylas E engage or Sylas W heal cooldown.
Avoid committing if you miss your Q knockup or if Sylas's Sylas E is available to counter-engage.

Danger windows

Sylas's Sylas E knockup/stun and well-timed Sylas R can turn fights instantly; keep spacing to avoid getting caught.
Yone is vulnerable if E is used poorly or key abilities like Q knockup or R displacement miss.
Avoid extended trades when Sylas's Sylas W heal is up and Sylas E is ready for engage.

Early game

Avoid extended trades early as Sylas wants to engage with Sylas E and sustain with Sylas W.
Use Q stacking and E to trade briefly, then snap back to avoid Sylas's counter-engage.
Respect Sylas's early level 3 power spike when he unlocks his full Q-W-E combo.

Power spikes

Yone's level 3 unlock with Q-W-E combo and W shield is a key spike to force trades.
Sylas's level 3 Q-W-E skirmish pattern and Sylas R ultimate steal are major spikes to respect.
Yone's first back for attack speed and items like Bork enhance his mid game power.

Win conditions

Use E + Q combo to force short trades and exit safely before Sylas can retaliate.
Punish Sylas when Sylas E or Sylas W are on cooldown to deny his sustain and engage.
Scale through early pressure by avoiding risky all-ins and hitting level 3 power spike to control trades.