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Zoe vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sylas

Zoe vs Sylas

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zoe is a poke mage who wants to pressure Sylas by fishing for E and bursting with Q and R angles.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Sylas extended trades and prevent him from safely engaging with Sylas E.

Trading pattern

Fish for E to land sleep, then follow up with Q and R for burst trades.
Respect Sylas E engage; avoid extended trades when his cooldowns are up.
After Sylas misses Sylas E or uses Sylas W, aggressively trade to punish his cooldowns.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Sylas's Sylas E is available, as it can knock up and initiate trades.
Avoid overextending if Sylas has Sylas R with a valuable stolen ultimate.
Punish Sylas when his Sylas E or Sylas W are on cooldown to reduce his threat.

Early game

Use early levels to safely poke with E and Q from range before Sylas hits level 3 power spike.
Avoid close-range trades early to minimize risk from Sylas E engage and W sustain.
Punish Sylas if he wastes Sylas E engage or uses Sylas W heal early.

Power spikes

Zoe's level 6 R unlocks extended poke angles, increasing burst threat.
Zoe's first completed AP burst item significantly boosts kill pressure.
Respect Sylas's level 3 Q-W-E skirmish pattern and level 6 Sylas R ultimates for all-in potential.

Win conditions

Use superior poke range and R repositioning to control trades and deny Sylas melee engages.
Punish Sylas cooldowns on Sylas E and Sylas W to maintain lane dominance.
Leverage E sleep setups combined with Q and R burst to secure kills and snowball the lane.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup