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Syndra Build & Runes

If you're looking for the best rune build for Syndra we've got you covered. Below you can find the best items and runes to build for Syndra, as determined by calculations of thousands of Plat+ League of Legends games. If you are already familiar with how to play Syndra this is a great resource to quickly get a good rune selection for Patch 12.9. However, if you are a new Syndra player we highly recommend reading through some of the guides above to learn why this build is strong on Syndra!

Patch 12.8: 513624 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Sorcery

Inspiration

Second Best

60%

Win Rate 53 Games

Sorcery

Inspiration

Third Best

59%

Win Rate 99 Games

Sorcery

Inspiration

Second Best

46%

Win Rate 6518 Games

Third Best

48%

Win Rate 1966 Games

Second Best

47%

Win Rate 9630 Games

Second Best

48%

Win Rate 8983 Games

Third Best

47%

Win Rate 2774 Games

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Second Best

65%

Win Rate 113 Games

Passive Ability

Third Best

59%

Win Rate 281 Games

Passive Ability

Patch 11.20: 494917 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Domination

Sorcery

Second Best

Win Rate Games

Third Best

Win Rate Games

Second Best

51%

Win Rate 132 Games

Third Best

48%

Win Rate 380 Games

! Small Sample Size Warning * There is either not a lot of games played on this champion or the builds vary greatly, we have provided the top build but it does not have a high confidence rating so use your own discretion.

Second Best

100%

Win Rate 2 Games

Third Best

Win Rate 1 Games

Second Best

51%

Win Rate 59 Games

Third Best

42%

Win Rate 461 Games

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Patch 12.8: 513624 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Sorcery

Inspiration

Second Best

Win Rate Games

Third Best

Win Rate Games

Second Best

51%

Win Rate 406 Games

Third Best

43%

Win Rate 75 Games

Second Best

52%

Win Rate 618 Games

Second Best

53%

Win Rate 435 Games

Third Best

50%

Win Rate 571 Games

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Syndra Counters

Learn 's counters and discover matchups where they have an advantage! When you're starting a game of League of Legends you should always keep in mind if you'll be at an advantage or disadvantage against your opponent, so you can know whether to bully them or play safe. You can find detailed breakdowns of each matchup on CounterStats, and you can also check out some Syndra guides to see how to build and play against other champions you may find yourself up against!

This counter data is for Syndra Mid in Plat+ games. The percent shown is the enemy champion's counter rating against Syndra. Counter rating is our own statistic that factors in counter kills, overall kills, early lead ratio, comeback ratio, and win percent to give the whole picture of that champion's effectiveness as a counter pick.

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CR is Counter Rating, which is a combination of multiple counter factors. Counters shown are for Syndra Syndra Mid

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Syndra Skins

Find Syndra's skins and when they were last on sale. Never miss a sale for your favorite skin by using our Wish List feature! You can also find all Syndra skins and chromas on Syndra's skins page.

Skin Release Wishlist Popularity Cost

Bewitching Syndra

Special Events

October 7, 2021

+ Wishlist

Withered Rose Syndra

Special Events

February 11, 2021

Wishlist

Pool Party Syndra

July 2, 2020

+ Wishlist

Star Guardian Syndra

September 7, 2017

+ Wishlist

SKT T1 Syndra

Special Events

July 5, 2017

+ Wishlist

Snow Day Syndra

Special Events

December 10, 2015

+ Wishlist

Queen of Diamonds Syndra

May 21, 2015

+ Wishlist

750

Atlantean Syndra

April 30, 2014

+ Wishlist

975

Justicar Syndra

September 13, 2012

+ Wishlist

975

Classic Syndra

Original

+ Wishlist

Syndra's Abilities

Transcendent Syndra's Passive

Self

Each of Syndra's normal abilities gain an extra effect at max rank.

Dark Sphere: Deals +25% bonus damage to champions.
Force of Will: Deals an additional 20% bonus true damage.
Scatter the Weak: Cone width increased by 50%.
Unleashed Power: Increases range by 75.

Dark Sphere Syndra's Q Ability

800

60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80

Syndra conjures a Dark Sphere, dealing 70 / 105 / 140 / 175 / 210 (+65% of ability power) magic damage. The Sphere remains for 6 seconds and can be manipulated by Syndra's other Abilities.

Force of Will Syndra's W Ability

Self

60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100

12 / 11 / 10 / 9 / 8

First Cast: Grabs a target dark sphere, enemy minion, or neutral monster.
Second Cast: Throw a grasped dark sphere or enemy at a target area. Enemies struck by the projectile take 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 / 230 (+70% of ability power) magic damage and are slowed by 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 % for 1.5 seconds.

Once at max rank, this ability deals an additional 20% of its damage as true damage.

Scatter the Weak Syndra's E Ability

700

18 / 17 / 16 / 15 / 14

Deals 85 / 130 / 175 / 220 / 265 (+60% of ability power) magic damage in a cone and knocks enemies away based on how close they are to Syndra. Dark spheres within the area-of-effect are also knocked back, dealing magic damage and stunning enemies in their path for 1.5 seconds.

At max rank, the cone's width is increased by 50%.

Unleashed Power Syndra's Ultimate (R) Ability

675

100

120 / 100 / 80 / 80 / 80

Syndra draws on her full cataclysmic power, launching the 3 Dark Spheres orbiting her plus up to 4 more previously created at an enemy champion. Each Dark Sphere deals 90 / 140 / 190 (+20% of ability power) magic damage.

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