A comprehensive guide to Sylas, the Unshackled King, a powerful AP assassin/mage hybrid in League of Legends.

Sylas excels at stealing enemy ultimates and converting them for his own use, making him an extremely versatile champion. His kit revolves around close-range combat using his chains and magical abilities.

Key Abilities:

Petricite Burst (Passive)

• After casting abilities, empowers next basic attack
• Deals magic damage to primary target and nearby enemies
• Gains bonus attack speed with charges

Chain Lash (Q)

• Lashes chains that converge and detonate
• Deals magic damage and slows enemies
• Secondary explosion after brief delay

Kingslayer (W)

• Lunges at target dealing magic damage
• Heals Sylas when hitting champions
• Healing increases at low health

Abscond/Abduct (E)

• First cast: Dashes forward
• Second cast: Hooks enemy and pulls Sylas to them
• Stuns target and provides knockup on arrival

Hijack (R)

• Steals enemy ultimate abilities
• Converts AD ratios to AP scaling
• Can't target same champion again for duration

Key Tips:

• Use Hijack strategically based on team composition
• Chain abilities together for maximum burst damage
• Time W healing for clutch sustain in fights
• E provides engage and escape options
• Build AP items to maximize damage conversion

Best paired with teams that:

• Have strong ultimates to steal
• Need AP damage
• Want pick potential
• Can follow up on his CC

Core Items:

• Everfrost
• Zhonya's Hourglass
• Cosmic Drive

Best played in mid or top lane as an AP bruiser/assassin hybrid.

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