Abilities Priority: E > W > Q (Max E first, then W, Q last)

R "Hijack" available at levels 6, 11, 16

Core gameplay mechanics:

Sylas is an AP Skirmisher who excels at stealing and utilizing enemy ultimates. His power comes from a combination of close-range combat and strategic ultimate usage.

Basic Ability Rotation:

• Level 1: Start with E (Abscond/Abduct) for early trading potential
• Level 2: Choose W (Kingslayer) for sustain or Q (Chain Lash) for safe farming
• Level 3: Take remaining ability

Key Combos:

• Trading: E → W → AA → Q → E2 → AA
• All-in: E1 → W → AA → Q → E2 → AA → R (stolen ult)
• Advanced: W-Flash for unexpected engage

Ultimate Usage (Hijack): Best ultimates to steal:

• Team fight AoE (Hecarim, Yuumi)
• Self-buff ults (Aatrox, Swain)
• Mobility + damage (Akali, Yone)

Core Build: Starting items:

• Doran's Ring
• 2 Health Potions

Core items:

• Everfrost/Liandry's Anguish
• Cosmic Drive
• Zhonya's Hourglass

Situational:

• Void Staff (vs MR)
• Demonic Embrace (vs tanks)
• Rabadon's Deathcap (when ahead)

Laning Tips:

• Use passive (Petricite Burst) for enhanced auto attacks after abilities
• Trade when passive is stacked
• Maintain safe distance until key abilities are available
• Look for roam opportunities post-6 with stolen ultimates

Late Game:

• Focus on stealing impactful ultimates before objectives
• Adapt playstyle based on stolen ultimate (engage, assassin, or AoE damage)
• Look for flanks with E mobility
• Build magic penetration if needed

Matchup Difficulty: Not recommended for new players due to:

• Complex ability combinations
• Ultimate knowledge requirement
• Positioning demands
• Match-up specific playstyles

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