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How to Play SylasJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Sylas Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.17, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Petricite BurstPChain LashQKingslayerWAbscond / AbductEHijackR
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Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeA#27of 61 Jungle champions
Win rate52.4%vs 51.9% role avg
Pick rate7.7%4th most picked Jungle
Ban rate17.1%

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Sylas Jungle Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (7.7% pick rate, 50.5% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.5% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
ConquerorKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
InspirationSECONDARY
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

KingslayerWAbscond / AbductEChain LashQMax W first
Chain Lash21415
Kingslayer34579
Abscond / Abduct18101213
Hijack611

Item build

7.7% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupHealth PotionScorchclaw Pup + Health Potion
Core buildHextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltRiftmakerRiftmakerZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalHextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltRiftmakerRiftmakerZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassDark SealDark SealShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap

Sylas Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Sylas holds a 52.4% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.17, 0.5 points above the Jungle role average of 51.9%. That is the 27th highest win rate of 61 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 7.7% pick rate (4th most played in the role) and a 17.1% ban rate, Sylas is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Sylas Jungle held steady at A tier through Patch 26.17, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At A tier, Sylas is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Sylas Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are MonkeyKing (48.2% win rate for Sylas) and Kayn (48.7% win rate for Sylas): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Hecarim (53.8%) and Vi (53.6%) are the matchups to look for, where Sylas wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.17:

Sylas matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Sylas good in Patch 26.17?

Sylas is A tier Jungle in Patch 26.17 with a 52.4% win rate, 7.7% pick rate, and 17.1% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Sylas Jungle after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Sylas Jungle?

The best Sylas Jungle build in Patch 26.17 uses Hextech Rocketbelt, Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Sylas Jungle is A tier with 52.4% win rate this patch.

Who counters Sylas?

Champions that counter Sylas in Patch 26.17 include MonkeyKing (48.2% Sylas win rate), Kayn (48.7% Sylas win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Sylas?

To climb with Sylas Jungle in Patch 26.17, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Baiting, Base timers, and Level up timers. Baiting: Baiting is a mindgame employed to provoke enemies into making a mistake. Base timers: Base timers are crucial for managing your resources.