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Zed vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Sylas

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zed is a high-mobility assassin looking to burst down Sylas before he can sustain with Sylas W.
Apply lane pressure to deny Sylas the chance to engage with Sylas E and scale into extended trades.

Trading pattern

Use W + E for guaranteed damage, then Q to finish trades quickly before Sylas can respond.
Punish Sylas if he misses Sylas E engage by committing to short trades.
Avoid prolonged fights where Sylas can sustain with Sylas W and use stolen ultimates.

Danger windows

Sylas is dangerous when Sylas E is available to engage and knock up.
Respect Sylas W healing during trades; avoid extended fights when it's up.
Avoid all-in attempts if you miss W engage, as Sylas can punish hard in that window.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 3 when Zed is vulnerable and Sylas can punish missed engages.
Use Q poke to harass Sylas and prevent him from safely using Sylas E to engage.
Respect Sylas E knockup threat early; dodge carefully to avoid crowd control.

Power spikes

Zed's level 3 unlocks W-E-Q combo for strong poke and all-in potential.
Zed's level 6 R is a major all-in spike to burst Sylas before he can react.
Respect Sylas's level 3 spike with Sylas Q-W-E for skirmishes and his level 6 Sylas R ultimates if valuable.

Win conditions

Use W + E + Q combo to poke and force Sylas to play defensively, denying his engage.
Capitalize on Sylas's missed Sylas E to punish with quick burst trades.
Reach level 6 and use R to burst Sylas before he can use stolen ultimates effectively.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup