Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Scatter the Weak
Syndra knocks enemies and Dark Spheres back dealing magic damage. Enemies hit by Dark Spheres become stunned.
Passive
Transcendent
Syndra collects Splinters of Wrath from gaining levels and damaging enemies which upgrade her abilities.<br><br><font color='#FF9900'>Dark Sphere</font>: Syndra can hold an additional charge<br><font color='#FF9900'>Force of Will</font>: Bonus true damage.<br><font color='#FF9900'>Scatter the Weak</font>: Increased width and slows all targets<br><font color='#FF9900'>Unleashed Power</font>: Executes low health targets
Q
Dark Sphere
Syndra conjures a Dark Sphere dealing magic damage. The sphere remains and can be manipulated by her other powers.
R (Ultimate)
Unleashed Power
Syndra bombards an enemy Champion with all of her Dark Spheres.
W
Force of Will
Syndra picks up and throws a Dark Sphere or enemy minion dealing magic damage and slowing the Move Speed of enemies.
Playing As Syndra
- -To maximize your ultimate's damage use it when there are many spheres on the battlefield.
- -After you hit an enemy champion with Force of Will follow up with Dark Sphere, they'll be slowed and have a hard time avoiding it.
- -Get one of your spells to rank 5 as quickly as possible, they gain powerful bonus effects at max rank.
Playing Against Syndra
- -Get boots early when playing against Syndra, they'll help you avoid many of her spells.
- -Attack Syndra after she's used Scatter the Weak, it has a long cooldown so she'll be vulnerable.
- -At max rank Syndra's spells gain bonus effects and change in appearance.
Lore
Syndra is a fearsome Ionian mage with incredible power at her command. As a child, she disturbed the village elders with her reckless and wild magic. She was sent away to be taught greater control, but eventually discovered her supposed mentor was restraining her abilities. Forming her feelings of betrayal and hurt into dark spheres of energy, Syndra has sworn to destroy all who would try to control her.
About Syndra, the Dark Sovereign
Syndra is a fearsome Ionian mage with incredible power at her command. As a child, she disturbed the village elders with her reckless and wild magic. She was sent away to be taught greater control, but eventually discovered her supposed mentor was restraining her abilities. Forming her feelings of betrayal and hurt into dark spheres of energy, Syndra has sworn to destroy all who would try to control her.
How to Play Syndra
Playing Syndraeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a mage, Syndra benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- To maximize your ultimate's damage use it when there are many spheres on the battlefield.
- After you hit an enemy champion with Force of Will follow up with Dark Sphere, they'll be slowed and have a hard time avoiding it.
- Get one of your spells to rank 5 as quickly as possible, they gain powerful bonus effects at max rank.
Playing Against Syndra
- Get boots early when playing against Syndra, they'll help you avoid many of her spells.
- Attack Syndra after she's used Scatter the Weak, it has a long cooldown so she'll be vulnerable.
- At max rank Syndra's spells gain bonus effects and change in appearance.
Syndra Counters and Matchups
Syndra's toughest matchup this patch is Morgana. Conversely, Syndra performs strongly into Jayce.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Syndra
Riot rates Syndra's difficulty at 8/10. Syndra rewards mastery and has a steep learning curve — expect to spend dozens of games before seeing the payoff.