Syndra is a powerful mid-lane mage who excels at burst damage and zone control. This guide covers optimal builds and strategies for success.

Core Build

• First Item: Blackfire Torch
• Boots: Boots of Swiftness
• Core Items: Cosmic Drive, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff, Zhonya's Hourglass
• Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport

Optimal Runes

• Primary: First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight
• Secondary: Manaflow Band, Transcendence
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Ability Order Q > W > E

Key Tips

• Poke with Q and W before teamfights to set up sphere positions
• Maximize ultimate damage by having multiple spheres active
• Use Dark Spheres in bushes with E for surprise stuns

Strong Against

• Ryze (71.4% WR)
• Corki (70% WR)
• Swain (70% WR)
• Jayce (66.7% WR)
• Xerath (61.4% WR)

Weak Against

• LeBlanc (30.2% WR)
• Diana (33.3% WR)
• Cassiopeia (38.5% WR)
• Qiyana (41.7% WR)
• Lissandra (41.7% WR)

Alternative Builds

1. Electrocute Build

   • Luden's Companion > Sorcerer's Shoes > Stormsurge > Shadowflame > Rabadon's > Zhonya's
   • 48.7% WR over 191 matches

2. First Strike Alternative

   • Luden's Companion > Sorcerer's Shoes > Shadowflame > Rabadon's > Zhonya's > Banshee's
   • 56.6% WR over 145 matches

3. Arcane Comet Build

   • Same core items as main build
   • Primary: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch
   • Secondary: Legend: Haste, Cut Down
   • 57.1% WR over 56 matches

Adapt your build based on matchups and team compositions for optimal performance.

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